Registration

Our 36^thAnnual Workshop

July 23 to 25, 2009

Ball State University

Alumni Center

Muncie, Indiana

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! Don't wait!

Professional guidance you’re looking for!

MWW helps writers become published authors!

The aim of MWW is to give all writers the opportunity to improve their craft, to associate with highly credentialed professionals, and to network with other writers.

How It Works

We have 40+ different instructional sessions during our 3-day program on everything from fiction to non-fiction, marketing, and ways to get your creative juices flowing. Thursday focuses on genre-specific intensive sessions. Friday and Saturday are packed with … agent pitch sessions, manuscript evaluations (additional fee), writing contests (win money & prizes!), our popular “Buttonhole the Experts” informal session, faculty and alumni book signing, and final awards banquet.

Faculty

Bestselling authors, successful literary agents, and respected editors . . . INCLUDING

William Kent Krueger — author of award-winning Cork O’Connor mystery series

John Gilstrap — author of suspense novels and nonfiction, Six Minutes to Freedom

Dianne Drake — author of 40+ romance novels [recently released, Found: A Mother for His Son]

Eric Butterman — magazine & sportswriter [ESPN.com]

Ginger Kolbaba — editor of Today’s Christian Woman & nonfiction writer

Dennis Hensley & Holly Miller — faculty for “Manuscript Makeover”

Joanna Stampfel-Volpe — Nancy Coffey Literary & Media Representation

Diane Freed — FinePrint Literary Management

Jane Friedman — Writer's Digest Books [http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules]

Ingrid Cummings — nonfiction author of The Vigorous Mind

Thom Satterlee — poet, author of the poetry collection Burning Wyclif

Alan Garinger — author of 17 books, six of them for young readers

& MORE!

What Others Say

“Midwest Writers Workshop is by far the friendliest conference I’ve ever taken part in. The open environment and gracious organizers ensure that every writer arrives feeling welcomed and leaves feeling inspired. The instructors there genuinely care about the attendees and go the extra mile to help someone in need. I wish every writer could enjoy the heart-felt support and expert instruction that this event offers.”

“The Midwest Writers Workshop is a must for serious writers who want a well-organized, informative, friendly, and inspiring conference experience. MWW boasts something for everyone, from the novice writer who is just getting his/her feet wet, to the professional writer seeking networking opportunities with other publishing professionals. This is one of the best conferences we have had the pleasure to be a part of. . . interacting with the talented and inquisitive writers, organizers, and other faculty members and speakers. MWW mixes professionalism with Hoosier hospitality—a winning combination!”

“This expertly-managed event is located in a stunning facility and offers a broad spectrum of helps to both professional and aspiring writers. I should have come when I was just starting out.”

News!

MWW Retreat, 2009 Fellows announced.

Midwest Writers Workshop

Department of Journalism

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 47306

Jama Kehoe Bigger, Director

765.282.1055

Download 2009 MWW Brochure