Michiana Writers Workshop

02/16/2026

Are you an architect or an archivist when writing fiction?

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01/08/2026

12/28/2025

Got an idea you just can’t get down? Got a half-finished story you don’t know what to do with?

On Jan. 13, Indiana Authors Award winner Barbara Shoup will teach a class on getting started at the Indianapolis Public Library Irvington Branch. The workshop is presented in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center.

RSVP: https://attend.indypl.org/event/15248919

12/26/2025

9 STRESS TESTS Every 1st Chapter Should Pass. Great advice from Bookfox

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10/07/2025

10/02/2025

From Slate Magazine: Daphne du Maurier was one of literature’s most misunderstood writers. A new book of short stories corrects the record.

Rebecca author Daphne du Maurier was dismissed as merely a “romantic” novelist.

09/03/2025

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The bestselling novelist and true crime writer launched a "Go Finish Your Book" initiative to support emerging authors.

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

Build your child’s at-home library and put FREE books into the hands of children under the age of five every month by registering for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library!

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is partially funded in Oklahoma by the State Department of Education and local civic organizations, foundations, friends of the library or other nonprofit groups.

Each Imagination Library book is expertly selected, age-appropriate and personalized with your child’s name on the mailing label. Every month, a book will be delivered directly to your home for a special experience that will get your child excited about reading.

Find more information on eligibility and registration at the Link in Comments.

07/20/2025

We are the Michiana Writers Workshop, a group of writers who meet on the first Monday of every month via Zoom (except on holidays). Our workshop is open to writers of all genres and skill levels.

Meetings typically last two hours, with each reader allocated one hour. A reading session usually runs about 20 minutes, followed by a group feedback session where members share their thoughts and suggestions.

Where is Michiana?
The term “Michiana” is a blend of Michigan and Indiana. South Bend is located in Northern Indiana, not far from Southern Michigan. Our local television markets span both regions, so the term is often used to describe the area.

Since we host our meetings on Zoom, you don’t need to be a Michiana resident to join. All you need is a desire to write and receive feedback. There are no membership fees.

We kindly ask that you attend one or two meetings before signing up for your first reading.