Midwest Writing Center
@mwcqc.bsky.social
Write More Light Into Your Life
mwcqc.org
(501c3 literary arts organization in the Quad Cities)
mwcqc.org
(501c3 literary arts organization in the Quad Cities)
Poetry should be 30 lines or fewer, prose should be 500 words or fewer.
Submissions are open through December 1.
Questions? Drop us a comment.
Full guidelines here: www.mwcqc.org/adaptation-p...
Submissions are open through December 1.
Questions? Drop us a comment.
Full guidelines here: www.mwcqc.org/adaptation-p...
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Poetry should be 30 lines or fewer, prose should be 500 words or fewer.
Submissions are open through December 1.
Questions? Drop us a comment.
Full guidelines here: www.mwcqc.org/adaptation-p...
Submissions are open through December 1.
Questions? Drop us a comment.
Full guidelines here: www.mwcqc.org/adaptation-p...
MWC is currently accepting submissions for our next mixed-genre anthology on #Adaptation.
This is our third year collaborating with Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University to create a publication centering local writers with attention to the Ambrose College of Arts & Science's theme.
This is our third year collaborating with Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University to create a publication centering local writers with attention to the Ambrose College of Arts & Science's theme.
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
MWC is currently accepting submissions for our next mixed-genre anthology on #Adaptation.
This is our third year collaborating with Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University to create a publication centering local writers with attention to the Ambrose College of Arts & Science's theme.
This is our third year collaborating with Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University to create a publication centering local writers with attention to the Ambrose College of Arts & Science's theme.
For more info on the Conference or to register, visit www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
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...but keep reading for more info on Biebel...
May 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
For more info on the Conference or to register, visit www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
...but keep reading for more info on Biebel...
...but keep reading for more info on Biebel...
We will continue to offer 1-on-1 critiques with instructors, manuscript pitches, and more. Stay tuned for further announcements and to get to know our faculty and their work a little better.
#midwestwritingcenter #writemore #writemorelight #writing #writingconference #midwestwriters #writenow
#midwestwritingcenter #writemore #writemorelight #writing #writingconference #midwestwriters #writenow
April 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We will continue to offer 1-on-1 critiques with instructors, manuscript pitches, and more. Stay tuned for further announcements and to get to know our faculty and their work a little better.
#midwestwritingcenter #writemore #writemorelight #writing #writingconference #midwestwriters #writenow
#midwestwritingcenter #writemore #writemorelight #writing #writingconference #midwestwriters #writenow
Instructors include:
Skylar Alexander
Brett Biebel
Rebecca Entel
Marguerite L. Harrold
This year's workshops include novel writing, poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction of all manner.
Skylar Alexander
Brett Biebel
Rebecca Entel
Marguerite L. Harrold
This year's workshops include novel writing, poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction of all manner.
April 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Instructors include:
Skylar Alexander
Brett Biebel
Rebecca Entel
Marguerite L. Harrold
This year's workshops include novel writing, poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction of all manner.
Skylar Alexander
Brett Biebel
Rebecca Entel
Marguerite L. Harrold
This year's workshops include novel writing, poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction of all manner.
The award-winning authors who will teach at the 20th annual #CollinsWritersConference is live!
We are embracing our roots & welcoming friends home & ensuring that our instructors are not just gifted writers, but skilled teachers.
We are embracing our roots & welcoming friends home & ensuring that our instructors are not just gifted writers, but skilled teachers.
April 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The award-winning authors who will teach at the 20th annual #CollinsWritersConference is live!
We are embracing our roots & welcoming friends home & ensuring that our instructors are not just gifted writers, but skilled teachers.
We are embracing our roots & welcoming friends home & ensuring that our instructors are not just gifted writers, but skilled teachers.
You can check the dedicated Birdies page on our website for our ask.
www.mwcqc.org/support/supp...
And of course, please hop over the Birdies website and donate to MWC- charity number 1370!
birdiesforcharity.com/donate?chari...
www.mwcqc.org/support/supp...
And of course, please hop over the Birdies website and donate to MWC- charity number 1370!
birdiesforcharity.com/donate?chari...
April 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
You can check the dedicated Birdies page on our website for our ask.
www.mwcqc.org/support/supp...
And of course, please hop over the Birdies website and donate to MWC- charity number 1370!
birdiesforcharity.com/donate?chari...
www.mwcqc.org/support/supp...
And of course, please hop over the Birdies website and donate to MWC- charity number 1370!
birdiesforcharity.com/donate?chari...
Birdies is the MOST impactful way to donate, because we receive 100% of your donation PLUS a guaranteed minimum 5% bonus.
April 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Birdies is the MOST impactful way to donate, because we receive 100% of your donation PLUS a guaranteed minimum 5% bonus.
#BirdiesForCharity is back!
The #JohnDeereClassic is upon us soon and so we, like so many of our friends in QC, are asking for your donation.
The #JohnDeereClassic is upon us soon and so we, like so many of our friends in QC, are asking for your donation.
April 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#BirdiesForCharity is back!
The #JohnDeereClassic is upon us soon and so we, like so many of our friends in QC, are asking for your donation.
The #JohnDeereClassic is upon us soon and so we, like so many of our friends in QC, are asking for your donation.
We ask the writer to provide a writing sample and information on the project they will be doing at this retreat. We provide this space for a writer to work on a project already in progress.
March 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We ask the writer to provide a writing sample and information on the project they will be doing at this retreat. We provide this space for a writer to work on a project already in progress.
The #GreatRiverWritersRetreat offers one Midwestern writer a fully-funded week alone with their writing at the stunning and solitary #BenetHouseRetreatCenter in rural Rock Island, IL.
March 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The #GreatRiverWritersRetreat offers one Midwestern writer a fully-funded week alone with their writing at the stunning and solitary #BenetHouseRetreatCenter in rural Rock Island, IL.
We loved celebrating #NationalPoetryMonth with thirty of our favorite poets last year so we decided to bring thirty new, incredible poets to you each day in April this year.
What to expect: We'll post a video of a new poet each day in April reading an original poem.
What to expect: We'll post a video of a new poet each day in April reading an original poem.
March 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We loved celebrating #NationalPoetryMonth with thirty of our favorite poets last year so we decided to bring thirty new, incredible poets to you each day in April this year.
What to expect: We'll post a video of a new poet each day in April reading an original poem.
What to expect: We'll post a video of a new poet each day in April reading an original poem.
Three weeks from today is the #BeingHumanInTheAgeOfAI #ReleaseParty!
We are so proud to bring this beautiful anthology into the world and we feel really lucky to be able to have made a home for so many beautiful piece.
#GalvinFineArtsCenter on April 16!
We are so proud to bring this beautiful anthology into the world and we feel really lucky to be able to have made a home for so many beautiful piece.
#GalvinFineArtsCenter on April 16!
March 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Three weeks from today is the #BeingHumanInTheAgeOfAI #ReleaseParty!
We are so proud to bring this beautiful anthology into the world and we feel really lucky to be able to have made a home for so many beautiful piece.
#GalvinFineArtsCenter on April 16!
We are so proud to bring this beautiful anthology into the world and we feel really lucky to be able to have made a home for so many beautiful piece.
#GalvinFineArtsCenter on April 16!
Instructor Anahit Cass wrote her book #ReparationsOfTheHeart using these techniques and will share them with participants during this generative writing workshop.
All are invited, regardless of writing experience.
Saturday, April 12
11am-1pm Central Time
Online
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
All are invited, regardless of writing experience.
Saturday, April 12
11am-1pm Central Time
Online
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
March 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Instructor Anahit Cass wrote her book #ReparationsOfTheHeart using these techniques and will share them with participants during this generative writing workshop.
All are invited, regardless of writing experience.
Saturday, April 12
11am-1pm Central Time
Online
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
All are invited, regardless of writing experience.
Saturday, April 12
11am-1pm Central Time
Online
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
MWC's next workshop invites anyone to bring a piece of their family history and listen to what stories want to be told.
March 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
MWC's next workshop invites anyone to bring a piece of their family history and listen to what stories want to be told.
It's an excellent program for social, academic, professional, and emotional enrichment.
Apply today: www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
Apply today: www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
March 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's an excellent program for social, academic, professional, and emotional enrichment.
Apply today: www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
Apply today: www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
Apps are open for the #YoungEmergingWriters #Internship!
Our interns are paid to learn workshopping and writing and hang out with other writers. They get free tuition to the #CollinsWritersConference and professional opportunities.
Our interns are paid to learn workshopping and writing and hang out with other writers. They get free tuition to the #CollinsWritersConference and professional opportunities.
March 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Apps are open for the #YoungEmergingWriters #Internship!
Our interns are paid to learn workshopping and writing and hang out with other writers. They get free tuition to the #CollinsWritersConference and professional opportunities.
Our interns are paid to learn workshopping and writing and hang out with other writers. They get free tuition to the #CollinsWritersConference and professional opportunities.
Author #AnahitCass will lead writers through exercises that help participants explore their lineage and gifts of their ancestors w/ an eye toward the future.
This workshop will be online via Zoom.
11am-1pm CDT
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
www.mwcqc.org/events/trans...
#writingworkshop #armenian
This workshop will be online via Zoom.
11am-1pm CDT
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
www.mwcqc.org/events/trans...
#writingworkshop #armenian
March 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Author #AnahitCass will lead writers through exercises that help participants explore their lineage and gifts of their ancestors w/ an eye toward the future.
This workshop will be online via Zoom.
11am-1pm CDT
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
www.mwcqc.org/events/trans...
#writingworkshop #armenian
This workshop will be online via Zoom.
11am-1pm CDT
$20 members / $30 nonmembers
www.mwcqc.org/events/trans...
#writingworkshop #armenian
Apps are open for the #YoungEmergingWriters summer #internship. Teens 15-19 get paid to write, edit, design, and publish a literary magazine.
Apps open through May 12.
www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
Apps open through May 12.
www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
March 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Apps are open for the #YoungEmergingWriters summer #internship. Teens 15-19 get paid to write, edit, design, and publish a literary magazine.
Apps open through May 12.
www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
Apps open through May 12.
www.mwcqc.org/events-oppor...
Our workshop & writing group for teen writers meets in person at MWC every 2nd Tuesday. (Tomorrow- 3/18 & Online group meets on 3rd Tuesdays)
These groups are open to teens who want to write & improve their writing with their peers.
For more information, contact sarah.elgatian@mwcqc.org
These groups are open to teens who want to write & improve their writing with their peers.
For more information, contact sarah.elgatian@mwcqc.org
March 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Our workshop & writing group for teen writers meets in person at MWC every 2nd Tuesday. (Tomorrow- 3/18 & Online group meets on 3rd Tuesdays)
These groups are open to teens who want to write & improve their writing with their peers.
For more information, contact sarah.elgatian@mwcqc.org
These groups are open to teens who want to write & improve their writing with their peers.
For more information, contact sarah.elgatian@mwcqc.org
Well, hello there, friends. Yes, we’ve been here for years. No, we’ve never posted. Thank you for noticing.
Here’s a photo from our last reading:
Here’s a photo from our last reading:
February 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Well, hello there, friends. Yes, we’ve been here for years. No, we’ve never posted. Thank you for noticing.
Here’s a photo from our last reading:
Here’s a photo from our last reading: