Indiana Writers Center

Indiana Writers Center At the Indiana Writers Center (IWC), we believe everyone has a unique story to tell; and our goal is simple: to help you tell it.

For more than 40 years we have worked to foster a vibrant writing community in Indiana. For more than 30 years we have worked to foster a vibrant writing community in Indiana.

Please join us for Chantel’s Massey’s talk, “Between Poems,” on Tuesday June 9th:“The most important part of writing, an...
06/06/2026

Please join us for Chantel’s Massey’s talk, “Between Poems,” on Tuesday June 9th:

“The most important part of writing, and really life... is revision.” — Kiese Laymon

Inspired by this quote, in this craft talk, Massey shares notes and thoughts on vulnerability and revision as not merely a process of strengthening writing, but an act of radical re-seeing that allows us to find the hidden tenderness in our daily chaos between the poem making. By applying poetic tools—like honoring the white space, listening for resonance, and cutting away the performative—we can learn to navigate personal transitions with greater clarity and grace. Ultimately, changing the cadence of your words is not just a literary exercise; it is the catalyst for reshaping your life.

Event Details:
When: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 6:30-8:00pm (new time!)
Where: Athenaeum Foundation - room info sent in confirmation email
Cost: Free (donations welcome)

Learn more and reserve your spot:
https://www.indianawriters.org/product/6-9-indiana-writes/

Not sure about parking?
There are a number of parking options around the building. The most reliable is the Block 20 parking garage (accessible on East St.). Street parking is almost always available, especially on weeknights, and there are free street parking options further east of the building. The lot to the south of the building is NOT free, make sure to visit the kiosk before leaving your car there.

The May mailing is on its way to your mailbox! Join the fun and sign up for The Gathering, by Mail ✉️🏁 🔗Link in bio for ...
05/22/2026

The May mailing is on its way to your mailbox! Join the fun and sign up for The Gathering, by Mail ✉️🏁

🔗Link in bio for more info



Use this workshop with Tina Tocco however you want: to write brand-new work, jumpstart your work-in-progress, or both! T...
05/21/2026

Use this workshop with Tina Tocco however you want: to write brand-new work, jumpstart your work-in-progress, or both! There might just be an idea ready to get shaken loose. Unstuck writers also welcome (come for the new ideas and writing fun). Suitable for all fiction genres.

2 Tues: June 9, 16
6:00-8:00pm EST on Zoom
Cost: $100 Nonmembers, $64 Writer/Reader Members, $56 Senior, Teacher, Student, Military/Veteran, Librarian Members

https://www.indianawriters.org/product/june-get-unstuck-fiction-bootcamp/

Over this ten-session workshop with , you will be expected to bring in new pages every week. Your work will be read (in...
05/19/2026

Over this ten-session workshop with , you will be expected to bring in new pages every week. Your work will be read (in some cases, by professional actors who join the class for fun and participate in the feedback), and you will be part of supportive community of writers who will help you develop your work, and make suggestions for ways to improve it. Come one, come all.

https://www.indianawriters.org/product/write-that-full-length-play/

10 Saturdays starting June 6
10:00am – 1:00 PM EST on Zoom
Cost: Nonmember: $750; Writer/Reader Member: $480; Senior Member, Student Member, Librarian Member, Teacher Member, Military/Veteran Member: $420

Join Chantel Massey for this virtual poetry workshop on lyric, wonder, and revision. The magic of making a poem is in th...
05/18/2026

Join Chantel Massey for this virtual poetry workshop on lyric, wonder, and revision. The magic of making a poem is in the revision and this class will walk you through simple steps to do just that!

Wednesday, June 3
6:30-8:00pm EST on Zoom
Free or by donation

05/14/2026

Story openings have a big job — they entice your reader to continue reading. But what’s the best way to get readers’ attention?

In this class with we’ll examine various story openings across genres to spark ideas and understand how different styles can change a piece.

https://www.indianawriters.org/product/5-20-story-openings/

Weds 5/20
6:00-8:30 pm EST on Zoom
Cost: $63 Nonmembers, $40 Writer/Reader Members, $35 Senior, Teacher, Student, Military/Veteran, Librarian Members

Weds May 20:Join the Indiana Playwrights Circle for Scene Night! This interactive gathering of playwrights invites playw...
05/13/2026

Weds May 20:

Join the Indiana Playwrights Circle for Scene Night! This interactive gathering of playwrights invites playwrights to bring pages in progress for cold readings by actors.

Learn more and register: https://www.indianawriters.org/product/05-20-ipc-scene-night/

Indiana Playwrights Circle members may attend as a perk of their membership. Non-members will be asked for a $10 donation.

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Indianapolis, IN
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