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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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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
established writers. |
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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. For more information on how you can support our endowment fund click on Endowment Fund
The Midwest Writing Center is now able to accept Visa
and MasterCard for memberships, registrations, and book sales.
THE PUBLICATION DATE OF Anthology of Out Loud Poetry, Volume III HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL 2009. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 1, 2009. Click on the link below for more information.
Anthology of Poetry, Volume
III COMING EVENTS In case of severe winter weather call to make
sure the programs are being held. 563-324-1410
December 18--7 p.m.
Out Loud open readings Click on
Out Loud Poetry Reading
Schedule
for more information. December 19--Final Friday,
6-9 p.m. December 20--Writers'
Studio 10 a.m. Click on
Resources for Writers
for more
information Start Training today for the Quad Cities
first ever Iron Pen Contest! The challenge begins at 5 p.m. on February
20. Registration is necessary. We will have six categories and six
winners. The winners will read their work at Bucktown's Final Friday,
February 27 at 7 p.m. Check it out
Iron Pen Contest "Greater Joy, Shorter Sorrow, Thankful Prayer" by Richard
Collins is available at the Midwest Writing Center or by ordering from our
Store
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org/Store.htm It is also available on Amazon.
A booklet of
winning poems of the Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest is available for
$4.00. Either visit or contact MWC for more information. We are 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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