Ames Writers Collective

The Ames Writers Collective is committed to creating healthy communities through the art of writing.

Ana McCracken Featured on Dish with Nish Podcast

Posted: November 24th, 2025

Our very own founder Ana McCracken had the opportunity to be a guest on the "Dish with Nish Podcast," a podcast hosted by Dr. Andrew Nish, Medical Director at the John Stoddard Cancer Center.

Write Together Tuesdays | Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Posted: November 23rd, 2025

Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 PM CT. WHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER? We join together on […]

Why Support Us & Our Programs!

Posted: November 21st, 2025

Why are the Ames Writers Collective and Fifth Street Writers important to Ames and Central Iowa? Our mission is to create healthy communities through the art of writing. We believe that writing changes and saves lives.

Ana McCracken

Join Ana on Tuesday, November 11th & 25th for our Write Together Tuesdays, held monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Join us on Zoom and at Fifth Street Writers from 3:30 to 5 PM. Visit our calendar for more information.

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