Why should I join MW?
To meet other writers; to attend free craft, publishing, and marketing workshops and member potlucks; to be eligible to submit your work to the MW Co-op Press Chapbook Contest; to get a subscription to Dunes Review; to find out about upcoming literary events in Northern Michigan; to apply for scholarships to select writers conferences and retreats; to support the dynamic literary culture in our community; to declare yourself a writer! All this for only $40 a year. Join here.
Can I submit my work to Dunes Review?
Absolutely! Dunes Review is published twice a year, in June and December and includes original poetry, short fiction, prose, and interviews with writers.
What is MW's Chapbook Contest?
This is our member-only publishing initiative designed to help members publish and gain a readership for their work. The Co-operative Press publishes up to three chapbooks annually selected from entries received btw Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. Winning authors share the printing costs and marketing responsibilities as well as the proceeds from sales. Guidelines here.
I have a published book. Can MW help me market it?
MW is a support group, not a marketing group, but by joining you will meet other writers, many published, who have used many creative ways to reach the marketplace. In addition, MW offers periodic workshops on the business side of publishing and writing. These are either free to members or members enjoy reduced registration fees. The schedule of all of upcoming MW workshops is here.
I'm already a member of MW. How can I help?
In dozens of ways. Maybe you’d like to help with our membership drive, start a critique group, organize one of our potlucks, suggest a workshop, or even join the Board. Have ideas? Send them to info@michwriters.org.
Can I get my literary event on MW's calendar?
Yes! Email the event specifics (date, place, time, cost, if any) to newsletter@michwriters.org. If possible, send information at least one month in advance.