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Midwest Writers Workshop – Virtual Conference
July 20, 2020 - July 25, 2020
We have designed an online version of MWW that offers plenty of instruction, networking, and the sense of community that makes MWW so special.
Our online conference features:
From July 20-25, a total of 23 sessions, via Zoom video conferencing. The sessions will feature a variety of content that will be determined by the individual faculty member and may feature lecture, possibly prompt work, and vital, informative, enjoyable discussions that build your skills as a writer.
MWW20 features a remarkable faculty who know their stuff, providing information for both aspiring and practicing writers at all stages of their journey.
**Instruction led by renowned faculty for the genres of:
- novel (Lori Rader-Day, Sarah Domet)
- mystery (Tracy Clark)
- middle grade/young adult (Sarah Aronson)
- nonfiction/memoir (Kelcey Parker Ervick)
- And special sessions with
- Carol Saller – contributing editor to The Chicago Manual of Style
- Jamie Thomas – director of operations at Women & Children First Bookstore in Chicago
**”Happy Hour with Lori” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Lori Rader-Day: An Autopsy of a Novel – Lori will walk you through her entire process for writing her novels. Session participants are encouraged-not required-to read The Lucky One by Lori Rader-Day prior to MWW20. Lori may need to talk about some spoilers to tell this story. Reading the book prior to the conference will help attendees understand Lori’s writing process without spoiling the the plot twists. [Support Midwest Writers Workshop by purchasing The Lucky One with Amazon Smile! Click here.]
**Private Facebook Group for camaraderie and to build connections with other participants and faculty.
** Can’t attend all the sessions live? No problem. MWW is offering archival video access to ALL attendees for ALL sessions and the content from other faculty members, allowing you to audit other sessions at your convenience during MWW20 and for the following four weeks.
It’s important to keep our MWW writing community as active as we can during this pandemic and that’s why this online version of MWW can be more important than ever to helping nurture aspiring and accomplished writers to improve their craft and achieve their publishing goals.
The cost for our Virtual MWW20 experience has been reduced to $249.
No more choosing among breakout sessions. Attend ALL 23 sessions live or watch recorded sessions for up to one month later. You can even rewatch sessions you find particularly helpful. You’re getting more sessions for less money, and you can attend in your PJs!