About Neil A.
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Editor-in-Chief
Jan, 2006 - PresentBoxcar Poetry Review
Read all poetry submissions and select best poems for each issue (we receive 150-200 submissions a month and have 0.7% acceptance rate). Boxcar has had a table at the AWP Bookfair every year since 2008.
Assistant Lecturer (Critical Thinking and Writing)
Aug, 2008 - May, 2012University of Southern California
Taught undergraduate composition (analytical writing, critical reasoning, and thesis-driven argumentation). Mentored students on the finer points of essay writing: thesis formation, paragraph structure, and logical flow.
Creative Writing Instructor
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2006University of California, Riverside
Taught Introduction to Creative Writing to undergraduate students, focusing mainly on poetry and fiction (3 classes). Provided instruction on craft, style, and revision. Led workshops and provided detailed feedback. Created additional exercises and materials to help students understand core concepts better and thereby improve their writing.
Education
BS Computer Science
Aug, 1992 - May, 1999Brigham Young University
PhD Literature & Creative Writing
Aug, 2007 - Aug, 2015University of Southern California
MFA Creative Writing
Sep, 2004 - Jun, 2006University of California, Riverside
Awards
Philip Levine Prize for Poetry
Feb, 2008CSU Fresno / Anhinga Press
Beyond Baroque Poetry Prize
Nov, 2012Beyond Baroque
DJS Translation Prize
May, 2011DJS Foundation
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jun, 2009The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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