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We have arranged for informal contact with those key faculty members who can provide insight into the world of publishing as it exists today. These networking experiences, the manuscript evaluation scheme, the agent pitch sessions, and the class sessions make the 2008 Midwest Writers Workshop, our 35th! – July 24-26, 2008 – a must for all writers.

We have continued the successful format of the past few years, with the workshop divided into two parts. The one-day Part I: Intensive Workshops include:

Scheduled for Thursday, July 24, these seminars are limited to small class sizes. They fill up rapidly so respond quickly. (Or register now online.)

Part II is filled to the brim with information on marketing and writing techniques that is valuable to writers of any genre. Participants in Part II also have the opportunity to send a 5-page manuscript to our Manuscript Evaluation Team. You may enroll in both programs, or just one.

The 2008 MWW includes quality instruction by authors, plus the opportunity to meet other writers with similar interests. Don’t miss this one!

Workshop Opportunities to Win Cash!

The R. Karl Largent Writing Award

Midwest Writers Workshop has established the R. Karl Largent Memorial Fund and renamed its top writing award after long-time and popular committee member, R. Karl Largent.

The Manny Writing Contest’s top winner this year will receive a $200 cash award, made possible through Robin Vincent Publishers and MWW. The award has been named the R. Karl Largent Writing Award.  Check Workshop Details.

The Great Midwest Writers Write-Off

For the fifth year we will offer the Great Midwest Writers Write-Off on Friday night! The winner receives $100 for the Best 100 Words. Here’s how it works:

First a topic will be assigned at 6 p.m. Every writer – fiction, nonfiction, poetry, mystery, children’s, etc.– has the same topic. You’ll have an hour to craft your best first 100 words in your genre. If anyone writes more, the judges will disregard them and read only the first 100 words.

Then, while you’re enjoying the Pizza Party during the next hour, Midwest Writers committee members will be selecting the top five entries. At 8 p.m., the "polls" open for your vote for the best of the best. "Polls" close at 8:30 and the winner of the Great Midwest Writers Write-Off will be announced at 8:45 p.m. with appropriate fanfare and prizes.

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