Matt Bell is a respected writer and educator in the field of creative writing. He is known for his compelling fiction and non-fiction works, including his novel In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods and his essay collection A Tree or a Person or a Wall. Bell is also a professor of English at Arizona State University, where he teaches courses on contemporary literature and creative writing. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Bowling Green State University and has been awarded numerous fellowships and awards for his writing, including the Pushcart Prize and a National Endowment for the Arts grant. Bell is committed to fostering creativity and supporting emerging writers, and he serves as senior editor of the literary journal The Collagist.