OTHER PLACES, OTHER FACES

 

Milwaukee Public Library

A variety of events, classes and resources for writers.

www.mpl.org 

 

Alverno Telesis

A variety of writing classes including The Great Lakes Writers Workshop

For info phone 414-382-6176

 

Cool Plums

Interactive webzine for writers (John Lehman)

www.CoolPlums.com 

 

Council for Wisconsin Writers

Recognizing Literary Excellence Since 1964

Sponsors annual contests for Wisconsin Writers

http://www.wisconsinwriters.org/contests.htm

 

The Clearing, Ellison Bay, WI (Door County)

Folk School offers a variety of programs, including retreats with Judy Bridges:

"Open Writing Retreat" June '09 and 'Womens' Writing Retreat' Sept '09

www.theclearing.org

 

Green Lake Christian Writers' Conference, Green Lake WI

2009 Conference dates: August 23-28

 Contact janwhite@glcc.org; 920-294-7327; visit www.glcc.org.

 

Interlochen College of Creative Arts, Interlochen, MI

Screenwriting, Poetry, Prose & Paint, Retreats

Kristin Celeste Hills, www.interlochen.org/college

 

Milwaukee Book Festival

Celebrates literary arts of all genres with readings, workshops, talks and panels

aomeara@uwm.edu

 

Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops

Independent bookstore. Active supporter of Wisconsin authors.

www.schwartzbooks.com

 

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Wisconsin SCBWI-WI

Excellent professional organization for writers and illustrators

Workshops, networking, resources.

http://www.scbwi-wi.com/

 

Still Waters Collective

Community creative writing and spoken word programs

www.stillwaterscollective.com

 

Soulstice Theatre

Intimate theater in The Marian Center, Bay View  

Phone: 414-431-3187. www.soulsticetheater.org

 

The Inspired Writer

Writing, craft and creativity workshops

www.theinspiredwriter.org

 

The Marian Center, Bay View

Home of Redbird and dozens of dedicated nonprofits

See Activities List: http://www.mariancenter.net

 

TYMEOUT Youth Center

Summer Creative Writing Camp for Middle School Students, June 21-26

Ben Brzeski, www.tymeout.org   262-966-1800

 

University of Wisconsin, Guild for Learning in Retirement

Writer's Forum. Members published WORD GAZING

Phone: 414-227-3222

 

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, School of Continuing Ed

Many writing classes, including Annual Spring Writers Festival (March 6-8, 2009)

Contact Anne O'Meara, aomeara@uwm.edu or 414-227-3311

 

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Div. of Continuing Studies 

Many writing classes, including Write by the Lake, Writers' Institute and Rhinelander SOA 

Phone 608-262-7942, www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing

 

Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters

Publishes Wisconsin People & Ideas

Sponsors Short Story and Poetry Contests

www.wisconsinacademy.org

 

Wisconsin Book Festival

Book Festival in Madison and other locations each October

http://www.wisconsinbookfestival.com/

 

Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets (WFOP)

Statewide network for poets. Contests and information. 

Publishes Muse Letter and annual Poet's Calendar (just a few left!!) 

Muse Prize for Excellence in Poetry Contest submissions period Dec 1 - Feb 1 2009

2009 Spring Conference, Oconomowoc, April 24-25. fkonieska@tds.net

www.wfop.org

 

Wisconsin Regional Writers Assn. (WRWA) 

Contests, conferences, writers groups, excellent newsletter

www.wrwa.net

 

Woodland Pattern Book Center, Milwaukee

Outstanding poetry resource, plus readings and workshops

www.woodlandpattern.org

 

Working Writers 

Association of full time professional independent writers based in S.E. WI. 

Members serve business clients, non-profit organizations, publishers and authors.

www.workingwriters.org

 

Writer's Ink, Cudahy

Writers' group welcomes all levels, all styles, all genres. Meets first and third Mondays, 7pm, 

in the lower-level meeting room of Chase Bank in Cudahy.  Dues $3 per year.

Contact Gail Torpe: gtoe@aol.com or 414-744-9664  

http://www.writersinc.writernetwork.com/index.html