-About MWC-
The Midwest Writing Center (MWC) was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1980 by local writers David R. Collins and Evelyn Witter. Our mission is to foster the appreciation of the written word, support and educate its creators.
With the help of our dedicated directors, committee members, staff, and volunteers, MWC serves over 4,000 people each year, from the Quad Cities and beyond, offering over 300 hours of programs and events, many of which are made available ... Read More
-About MWC-
The Midwest Writing Center (MWC) was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1980 by local writers David R. Collins and Evelyn Witter. Our mission is to foster the appreciation of the written word, support and educate its creators.
With the help of our dedicated directors, committee members, staff, and volunteers, MWC serves over 4,000 people each year, from the Quad Cities and beyond, offering over 300 hours of programs and events, many of which are made available to the public at no cost.
Today, MWC is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Quad Cities that devotes 100% of our resources to literary arts programs and education.
We’re able to do what we do because of the support we receive from donors, funders, volunteers, community partners, patrons, and friends who support our mission and participate in our programs.
-Write More Light Into Your Life-
At the Midwest Writing Center, we believe that everyone is, or can be, a writer (or “one who writes”). We know writing can be a positive force in all of our lives. From improving professional communications to finding new forms of self-expression; from better organizing our thoughts and daily activities to managing stress, anxiety, depression, the simplest writing practice can have a major impact, and be a source of light, for everyone.
This is what we mean by “write more light into your life”—not everyone wants to be an author who shares their work with a public audience, but whether or not you share your work with other people, there is still so much to be gained from even a basic writing practice: to-do lists, personal emails, holiday letters, family histories, thank you letters, keeping a journal. Whatever the form might be, MWC works to help everyone brighten their lives with the written word.
-How To Get Involved-
-Donate-
Consider the Midwest Writing Center when planning your charitable contributions. Maximize the benefits of your donation by donating during Birdies for Charity each spring and summer; we receive a 5-10% bonus!
Make a contribution to one of MWC’s two endowments for general operations and youth programming at the Quad City Community Foundation.
Make MWC a part of your estate planning and become a Legacy Society member.
Support MWC with a gift from your IRA minimum distribution—you can do this through Birdies for Charity or by sending a gift directly to MWC.
-Membership-
Memberships start at $30 annually, or $25 for seniors/students/veterans, and $50 for households.
You can join MWC via our website, over the phone, or by mail.
Like automation? Set up a monthly donation to MWC via PayPal for $2 or more and receive an annual membership!
Membership Benefits:
-Discounts on many of our paid programs
-Invitations to member-only events and opportunities, including our Annual Meeting each year in May
-For published authors, the opportunity to hold book signing events at MWC at no cost
-Advertise writing and editorial services on the Online Freelance Directory we host on our agency website at no charge
-A complimentary copy of The Writer’s Block e-magazine
-Volunteer-
We wouldn’t be able to offer much of our programming or events without volunteer support.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, serving on a committee and/or on our Board of Directors, please contact us—we can’t wait to work with you!
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