MIDWEST WRITING CENTER
Inside the Bucktown Center
225 E. 2nd St., Suite 303, Davenport, IA  52801 • (563) 324-1410

www.midwestwritingcenter.org

All programs partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Programs for Writers

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

 

 

 

 

OUT LOUD READINGS

Out Loud, Poetry and Prose Readings, meets at the Center 7:00-9:00 pm the last Thursday of every month except July.  Come and share your work or listen to others. 

2008 schedule available at www.midwestwritingcenter.org/Out%20Loud%Poetry%20Reading.htm

If you attended Juvenile Forum, a group interested in writing for children and young adults, or have an interest in this genre, please contact us.  We will be happy to coordinate an organizational meeting. 

 

Programs for Readers

Book Discussions

Everyone is welcome to come to our discussions and participate or learn more about the books.  We also invite you to lead a discussion on a favorite book.  Sign up early to get the month you would like.   We do not do hold book discussions the months of December, June, July, or August.  

May 15 at 7 p.m.   Cindy Johnson will lead a discussion on Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns.

 

New Critique Group

A Young Adult Writers group has formed and is seeking new members.  All writers ages 18-29 are welcome to attend!  Whether you're into poetry, short stories, novel-writing, nonfiction, drama or something else, this group is for you!  Looking for a group of like-minded writers?   The Young Adult Writers’ Group meets Saturday December 8th, 1pm, at the Midwest Writing Center.  Share your writing, your thoughts and your encouragement with other young writers as they share with you.  This FREE event takes place in Suite 300, by the Midwest Writing Center Studio Loft.  For further information about the Young Adult Writers’ Group, contact cmaireklost@yahoo.com or qbilyeu@mchsi.com

 

Mentoring Program
You've written your poem, play, novel, short story, or song and need some input. Members of the Midwest Writing Center can participate in our Mentor Program, where we pair emerging writers with established writers for critiquing, advice and resources. Contact us for more information!  mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org

 

 Workshop Policy

Workshop charges will be $10.00 per hour for non-members;$7.50 per hour for members; and $5.00 per hour for students.  These rates are based on the attendee preregistering and paying for the Workshop in advance.  There will be a $5.00 surcharge for "walk-ins" the day of the Workshop.

In the event we do not have five participants preregistered for Workshop one week prior to the Workshop, we will cancel the Workshop for lack of attendance and refund the registration fee to those few who had preregistered.  In the event someone preregisters for a workshop and then cancels at least 3 days prior to the workshop, refunds will not be made, however, we will issue credits for use at future workshops .  If 3 days notice is not given, no refunds of any kind will be issued.



Join Us!

Members are able to participate in the Mentor Program, receive a discount on workshops and receive The Writer's Block - a quarterly newsletter. For more information on becoming a member, contact us or click the membership link below.

 

 
   
   
   
 


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