In late 2024, the Ames Writers Collective proudly opened Fifth Street Writers, a dynamic space located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. Designed to serve as a hub for writers, Fifth Street Writers provides a quiet and inspiring environment for writing while also offering a range of programs, classes, and special events tailored to writers of all ages and experience levels. This new space furthers our mission to create healthy communities through the art of writing, while also supporting writers in the region.
Through our memberships, we offer unique benefits that strengthens collaboration and growth among writers. Members gain access to a writers online portal, connecting them with genre-specific writing groups and providing a platform for announcements, opportunities, and shared resources. Writers who don’t live in Ames, but still want to be a part of the writing community, can access the online portal through a membership.
Additional membership perks include discounts on classes, early registration for conferences and events, and invitation to exclusive members-only programs. Our top-tiered level offers key-fob access for members to create their own writing hours.
Membership options are designed to be inclusive, catering to youth, individual writers, families, writing groups, and authors. Each membership is an investment in the literary arts, providing access to reservable spaces, recognition on our website, and tools to support creative endeavors like book launches or writers critique-group meetings. From students just starting their literary journeys to seasoned authors seeking a supportive network, Fifth Street Writers offers something for everyone.
