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Chicago Writing
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A Guide to Chicago Writing
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Writing Opportunities for Every
Age Group
Mission
We write to taste
life twice, in the
moment and in
retrospect.
There is no greater
agony than bearing
an untold story
inside of you.
Maya Angelou
Our mission is to encourage
writing by providing the
most up to date and relevant
writing opportunities for
everyone in the Chicago land
area.
Linda Stevens
Linda Stevens is a
volunteer with
Literature for All of Us
for ten years and has
been on the Board of
Directors for the past
two years. I chose to
get involved Literature
for All of Us because I
believe that words
matter. She began at
the program by
volunteering at the
book clubs geared
towards teen moms.
The program is meant
to provide a safe
environment for the
students to talk about
themselves. When
asked how writing has
affected her students
she responds
Profoundly. They are
tough kids that have
gone through a lot and
are able to open up
through writing. They
focus on poetry and
allow the students to
have free license. Each
student approaches
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Literature For All of Us: This organization, located in the
suburb of Evanston, was formed in order to help young
people open their minds by opening books. Founded in
1996 by Karen Thomson, this organization focuses on
helping students in underprivileged areas with their reading
and writing skills. The group was founded in order to help
teen mothers through book groups and has expanded into
other arenas such as book groups GED students. Through
reading and writing, these young people are able to find their
voices and express their ideas. For more information you can
visit [Link], email at
info@[Link] or call 847-869-7323
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Second City Chicago: Brought to you by the world-renowned comedy
troupe Second City comes writing workshops for teens. Second City
has been making people laugh for over fifty years and now has
locations across the country and abroad; in Chicago they are located on
Wells St. There is no one more qualified to teach how to be funny than
the talented individuals at Second City. These workshops run for 6-14
weeks depending on the program and teach skills for writing with
humor. The types of writing include storytelling, online writing and
sardonic writing that are seen in The Onion. Current or former Second
City members teach the classes so students have the most talented
instructors. For more information visit
[Link]
Teen Writers and Artists Project. While this organization is
not tangible, it provides a very important outlet for young
writers. Funded by the Chicago based Richard H. Driehaus
Foundation, this online forum allows young people to post
and share their works and ideas. Also provided are mentors
and other students for advice or critiques on your writing or
art. In addition, on the home page lies a list of events
happening in the Chicago land area. For more information
visit [Link]
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Young Chicago Authors. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Robert Boone,
Young Chicago Authors has strived to transforms the lives of
young people by cultivating their voices through writing,
publication, and performance education. With this mission
statement, YCA has been empowering the youth of Chicago for
22 years. Each week, they host free workshops in order for
anyone to work on their writing. They also host weekly open-mic
sessions that create a positive and welcoming environment for
poetry and other works to be shared. In addition to the weekly
workshops, every year they host the slam poetry competition
Louder than a Bomb. In the words of Kevin Coval, the artistic
director of Young Chicago Authors, Louder than a Bomb offers
a counter-narrative from the perspectives of the young people
most affected by the violence. For more information visit
[Link] or visit in person, they are located at
1180 Milwaukee Ave.
The TallGrass Writers Guild:
This organization offers
Chicago area writers
opportunities not only to
have their works published in
various publications but
venues for public readings as
well. Members of the
TallGrass Writers Guild are
given the opportunity to take
part in public readings at
such venues as University of
Chicago, Northwestern
University, University of
Illinois/Chicago, Chicago's
Harold Washington Library
Center, the Chicago Cultural
Center. In addition the
TallGrass Writers Guild is
know for hosting "the most
encouraging and supportive
readings in Chicago," on the
fourth Tuesday of each
month at The Bourgeois Pig,
738 W. Fullerton. To get
more information on their
upcoming events call 219-
322-7270, email
tallgrassguild@[Link]
or
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or visit
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A professional
writer is an
amateur who
didnt quit.
Richard Bach
The Independent Writers
of Chicago offers freelance
writers of the Chicago the
opportunity to find jobs
that match their specific
writing interests. In
addition to matching up
freelance jobs to its
members, the Independent
Writers of Chicago offers
numerous tools and
opportunities to improve
ones writing skills.
Through writing seminars
hosted six times a year and
various other social events
members are able improve
their skills and involve
themselves in the Chicago
writing community. The
Independent Writers of
Chicago will be hosting
their next meeting on
November 12
th
at 5:00 PM in
the Gratz Center 126 E.
Chesnut Street, Chicago.
For more information call
800-804-IWOC (4962) or
visit their website at:
[Link]
The InPrint mission statement is: In Print, a professional writers organization,
provides resources and education to support individuals in their craft. InPrint is
a member based writing organization offering writers the opportunity to improve
their skills through a verity of means. InPrint meetings include such things as
writing workshops, guest speakers addressing a verity of writing based topics,
and networking opportunities for writers at all levels on involvement. InPrint
published a monthly newspaper that includes information on various writing
events in the Chicago area. Membership costs $30 a year and provides access to
many great opportunites. For more information about InPrint or to become a
member visit their website: [Link]
Writing for
every
interest
Narrations:
geNarrations is a
part of the Goodman
Theatre of Chicago,
Illinois and is geared
towards senior
citizens ages 55 and
older. GeNarrations
typically offers at
least two 6-week
sessions each
season, without
roughly 30
participants each
session. In the
workshop,
participants are
encouraged to
develop personal
narratives inspired
by mainstage
productions at the
Goodman
[Link]
are located in
participating senior
centers throughout
the Chicagoland
area. For more
information, visit
[Link]
[Link] or email
GeNarrations@goodma
[Link]
Chicago Area Womens
History Council: the
CAWHC is a non-profit
organization that promotes
the study and preservation
of womens history in
Chicago. One of their
primary functions is to
compile lists of archives
and personal histories from
Chicago-area womens
lives. All women are
encouraged to contribute
resources and personal
narratives. Their current
project is entitled
Documenting Women's
Activism and Leadership in
Chicago, 1945-2000. For
more information, or if you
would like to contribute,
visit [Link] or call
773-227-0093.
StoryStudio Chicago:
Founded by Jill Pollack,
StoryStudio is the hub for
amateur writing workshops
in the Chicago-land area.
While it offers classes for
writers of all ages and
expertise, StoryStudio
workshops would be prefect
for those of retirement age,
or those just looking to pick
up a new hobby. With a
variety of class times and
lively workshop themes, you
are sure to find something
that fits your needs. For
more information, visit
[Link]
Chicago North Romance
Writers of America: The
Chicago North Chapter of
Romance Writers of
America is a writing
organization geared
specifically toward those
interested in writing
romantic fiction. For an
annual fee of $25,
members are entitled to
monthly chapter functions,
chapter newsletter,
manuscripts critiques, and
participation in the annual
Spring Fling conference.
Chapter meetings are held
twice a month. Romance
writers of America also
hold an annual womens
fiction contest entitled,
Fire and Ice. For more
information about
membership and other
programs, visit
[Link]
[Link]/ or email them at
ask@[Link]
Warrior Writers Chicago:
The Warrior Writers Project
aims to promote healing
and acceptance among the
veteran community.
Through various projects
such as writing workshops,
community events, and art
exhibitions, Warrior Writers
works with veterans across
the country to promote
artistic expression as a
means of communication
and healing. While this is a
nation-wide program, there
is a Chicago Chapter. For
more information, visit
[Link] or
email
chicago@[Link].
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Off Campus Writers Workshop:
Founded in 1946, the OCWW meets
every Thursday morning September
through May. For $10 a session,
members can listen to lectures from
speakers specializing in various
genres ranging from romance writing
to childrens literature. Membership
not only entitles you to Thursday
sessions, but also manuscript
revision, publishing recognition, and
access to a large network of
accomplished writers. For more
information, visit
[Link]
htm. For inquires about membership
email
membership@[Link], and
for general inquires contact