Interview with Jane Friedman
This summer, Midwest Writers Workshop is offering two “Tech Intensives” in addition to our “Craft Intensives.” The always-amazing Jane Friedman will teach an all-day, hands-on class on “Creating an e-book.” For years, Jane has been coming to MWW to talk about why authors need to be tech savvy. This year, we’ll augment her message with hands-on lessons that will show you how to get ...
Read moreA Workshop, A Manuscript, A Book
Or Why Attending a Writers Conference Can Help Your Career…. Or How I Became One of the First MWW Success Stories …. By Jama Kehoe Bigger I never pitched an agent. I never wrote a proposal. I never wrote a query. I never mailed the manuscript to the publisher. I never submitted any sample writing, ...
Read moreMFA + MWW: Why MFA Grads Need to Attend a Writer’s Conference
MWW committee member Cathy Day interviews MFA Grads & MWW Alums Approximately 175 people attended the Midwest Writers Workshop in July 2012. Among them were two recent MFA grads: Aaron Hoover (University of West Virginia 2011) and Caitlin O’Sullivan (Minnesota State University–Mankato, 2012). I’d never met either in person, but had been Facebook friends with them for a while–Aaron grew up ...
Read moreMini-conference in Brownsburg, Ind.
Get expert help with your writing! Make plans to attend the Midwest Writers’ Mini-conference April 13th at the Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. Jefferson Street in Brownsburg, where authors will share their writing secrets! Midwest Writers Workshop will conduct a mini-conference, “How to Ramp Up Your Writing,” Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-noon at the Brownsburg Public Library, 450 South ...
Read moreMini-conference in Cicero, Ind.
Think spring! Make plans to attend the Midwest Writers’ Mini-conference, March 16 at the Hamilton North Public Library, 209 W. Brinton Street in Cicero, Ind., where authors will share their hottest writing tips! Register early! Seating is limited. Midwest Writers Workshop will conduct a mini-conference, “Getting Serious About Your Writing,” Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero, located in Hamilton ...
Read moreHank Phillippi Ryan Interview
Hank Phillippi Ryan to speak at MWW 40th Hank Pillippi Ryan is an investigative reporter for Channel 7 News on WHDH-TV, the NBC-affiliate station for Boston, Massachusetts. A native of Indianapolis, she attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio, and also studied abroad at the International School in Hamburg, Germany. Ryan joined WHDH-TV in 1983 ...
Read moreInterview with MWW fave John Gilstrap
John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of nine thrillers, the latest of which is Damage Control. His previous books include Threat Warning, Hostage Zero, No Mercy, Six Minutes to Freedom, Scott Free, Even Steven, At All Costs, and Nathan’s Run; four have been Literary Guild selections. His novels have been translated into ...
Read moreOne-Day “Manuscript Makeover” Sessions
In addition to our annual summer workshop, Midwest Writers often schedules mini-workshops and special events throughout the year. If you would like to schedule a mini-workshop in your area, please contact us. MWW offers One-Day Intensive “MANUSCRIPT MAKEOVER” Sessions November 17, 2012 at Ball State Alumni Center, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Saturday, November ...
Read moreMemories of MWW12
In the words of The A-Team’s Hannibal Smith, “I love it when a plan comes together.” All that planning, all that organizing, all that creative energy from the Midwest Writers Workshop committee, faculty, tutors and volunteers sure paid off. According to evaluations, tweets, posts and blogs, the 39th MWW was a huge success! This was ...
Read moreInterview with agent Brooks Sherman
Meet Brooks Sherman! Introducing one more agent coming to this summer’s Midwest Writers Workshop. Q. Another MWW 2012 faculty member Chuck Sambuchino of Writer’s Digest interviewed you in the past. Is this information still correct? About Brooks : Brooks Sherman is thrilled to be living once more in Brooklyn, after a two-year stint with the ...
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