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Midwest Writing Center

Fostering appreciation of the written word, supporting and educating its creators.

Two Terrific Book Events at MWC on Saturday, December 8

Posted on 12/06/2018 by Ryan Collins

Book Release Party of Adventures of Sophie by Anna E. Shammas Saturday, December 8 – 12pm – 2pm At Midwest Writing Center… Read more Two Terrific Book Events at MWC on Saturday, December 8

Support MWC Programs on #GivingTuesday & Help People “Write More Light Into Their Lives”

Posted on 11/26/201811/26/2018 by Ryan Collins

Support the Midwest Writing Center for #GivingTuesday Tuesday, November 27 MWC is participating in this year’s #GivingTuesday on November 27 to kick off our… Read more Support MWC Programs on #GivingTuesday & Help People “Write More Light Into Their Lives”

November Saturday Fiction Workshop

Posted on 10/10/201810/14/2018 by Ryan Collins

Whether you are gearing up for NaNoWriMo or simply want to sharpen the pencil for winter writing, we have a… Read more November Saturday Fiction Workshop

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Midwest Writing Center is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation located in the Rock Island Public Library. 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL 61201

Hours of Operation (please call to verify):
Tuesday: by appointment
Wednesday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 5p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 309-732-7330

On September 8, 2011, MWC passed the following resolution to abide by the principles and practices of the Iowa Register of Accountability:

“The Board of Directors of Midwest Writing, in a regular meeting at which a quorum was present, reviewed the Iowa Principles & Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence. We, the Board of Directors, hereby affirm that our organization already is committed to being guided by the Principles and Practices and is actively engaged in good faith efforts to meet each of them.”

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