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Author Talk: Books, Craft and the Writer’s Life

Sunday, October 3 | 4 PM | Dog-Eared Books Join us for a conversation between author Janis Cooke Newman and essayist Ana McCracken on books, craft, and the writer’s life. Janis Cook Newman is the author of two award-winning historical novels, Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln and A Master Plan for Rescue, and the memoir The […]

Free

Swift Youth Writers Workshop

Over the course of five days, July 18-22, young writers will come together in a safe space to read an inspirational piece of writing and write together to timed-writing prompts. FREE

Swift Literary Festival—Pop-Up Event

Join the Ames Writers Collective for our Swift Literary Festival, a Pop-Up event, on Sunday, September 25th at the annual Octagon Art Festival. (10 AM to 4 PM)

In 650 Words—The College Essay Workshop

The way to tackle the college essay is to simply begin, and this workshop will provide a starting point to make the writing task less daunting.

In 650 Words—The College Essay Workshop

On Zoom

The way to tackle the college essay is to simply begin, and this workshop will provide a starting point to make the writing task less daunting.

In 650 Words—The College Essay Workshop

On Zoom

The way to tackle the college essay is to simply begin, and this workshop will provide a starting point to make the writing task less daunting.