Dear Friends of Young Emerging Writers and MWC: It’s impossible to write this, but our friend Lars Meseke-Wren died unexpectedly… Read more Lars Meseke Wren — March 6, 2001 – September 17, 2021
The Foster-Stahl Chapbook Series is Open for Submissions!
MWC Press, the press imprint of The Midwest Writing Center, is thrilled to announce The Foster-Stahl Chapbook Series is open for submissions for its second year. The Series looks to publish outstanding short collections of poetry, prose (fiction or nonfiction), or hybrid work from poets and writers living in the upper Midwest region (this includes the following states served by Arts Midwest: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI). Submissions for the second year of the series are open now.
These Interesting Times: Surviving 2020 in the Quad Cities — Pre-Order Now! Available Late October 2021
2020 was a disaster. Here, for the record, is what we survived. These Interesting Times: Surviving 2020 in the Quad… Read more These Interesting Times: Surviving 2020 in the Quad Cities — Pre-Order Now! Available Late October 2021
THE ATLAS 16 Literary Magazine Now Available
The 16th volume of the annual literary magazine, produced by the 2021 Young Emerging Writers Interns, featuring some of the best writing by writers under the age of 20 anywhere in the US. Pre-order your copies now; official release date Aug. 20.
THE ATLAS 16 Release Party – Thursday, Aug. 19, 6:30pm CST at Rozz-Tox & Livestream
One of the best readings of the year in the QC is coming this Thursday, Aug. 19 at 6:30pm CST, as we celebrate the release of THE ATLAS literary magazine, produced annually by the Young Emerging Writers. Event will be outside of Rozz-Tox (masks required for entry to use the facilities) and livestreamed to Faceboook Live and MWC’s YouTube page. Copies of the new issue will be available for $10.