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Welcome! The Midwest Writing Center's mission is: Fostering appreciation of the written word and supporting its creators. The simplicity of the Midwest Writing Center's mission sums up the commitment to the art of writing and support of writers. |
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Who are we? |
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| Founded thirty years ago by David Collins and
Evelyn Witter, the Midwest Writing Center offers opportunities for writers
and readers alike throughout the Quad Cities region. This online site serves
as an information gateway to literary events and writing resources
throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois, with services for emerging and
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Upcoming Events: We met our endowment fund grant challenge! Thanks so much to all of you who supported this effort. We will continue to raise money for our endowment fund which will enable us to continue to provide quality programming at low or no cost. If you would like to contribute or see the names of those who have click the Membership/Sources of Support link to the left.
The Midwest Writing Center is now able to accept Visa
and Mastercard for memberships, registrations, and book sales.
Registration form for workshops available at
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org/Workshop%20Reg%20Form.htm
Please register in advance for our workshops to avoid the disappointment of a cancellation for lack of minimum registrations. May 8 at 6 p.m. All members and volunteers please mark your
calendars for the Midwest Writing Center's Annual
Meeting. This meeting will take place at the Deere-Wiman House,
1105 8th St.
in Moline. Refreshments will be served. May 10--1:30 p.m. author, Donna Beserra
launches the newest, "Twirley Shirley" book with a book signing and
sale. May 14--7 p.m., new writing group
forming, "Writing as Healing", no cost. the facilitator is Dr.
Jenna Hobbins. May 17-- 7 p.m. You are invited to the 35th Mississippi Valley
Poetry Contest Awards Night at Butterworth Center in Moline. Poet Robert Dana will be reading his poetry.
There will be refreshments. If you have questions, please call
563-324-1410. If you are a high school student who enjoys
writing and would like to get paid to learn and write, please look at
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org/Young%20Emerging%20Writers.htm Applications are due May 23!! The Midwest Writing Center is also seeking an
Illinois high school summer intern. This a paid position.
Contact us at 563-324-1410 or
mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org The Midwest Center is sponsoring the new
"Mississippi Valley Poetry Chapbook Contest". Submissions
accepted from May 1 until July 31. Watch the website for more
information! We are now selling books on Amazon. Check it out at: Please check our programs and calendar pages for future workshops and events including Poetry readings and book discussions.
Check the Resources Link for information on local writing groups, contests, submissions, and jobs. Check the Poetry Contest link for information about the Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest!
All programs were partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Pre-registration for workshops is strongly encouraged. |
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