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SUMMARY:Portraits of Stones w/ Karen Bermann & Claire Kruesel
DESCRIPTION:Portraits of Stones – a drawing & writing workshop\nSaturday Nov 22: 1:30 to 6:30 PM\nDrop in anytime Saturday for drawing\, writing\, and chatting with two creatives. Art materials provided for watercolor & drawing as well as stones. Objects will be used to inspire short bursts of writing. Feel free to bring your own objects for inspiration and/or drawing/writing materials. Or just stop by to view Karen’s artwork on display. \n \nKaren Bermann is the author of The Art of Being a Stranger. She has a daily practice of watercolor drawing and naming the stones in her courtyard where she resides in Rome\, Italy. \nScreenshot\nClaire Kruesel\, a resident of Ames\, is a poet and longtime creative collaborator with Karen. She writes object biographies and teaches writing.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/portraits-of-stones-w-karen-bermann-claire-kruesel/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n4th Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 28th from 10 to 4 PM \n\nStop by\, mingle\, buy books\, and contribute to our Community Story. We look forward to meeting you on the 28th. \nStephen Brayton—Fiction\, A Cold New Year\nTina Cho—Youth Lit\, God’s Little Oceanographer\nKelli Fitzpatrick—Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified\nDouglas Myeong’il Gentile—Lessons Learned at a Buddhist Monastery: Hwadu Slogans\nLois Kennis—Women’s Fiction\, Rise on Eagles Wings\nDeb Kline—Memoir\, Forgetting to Remember\nAna McCracken—I Found Myself at Lake Okoboji | Discovering words\, wonder\, dreams\, and inspirations (An anthology)\nLinda Skeers—Youth Lit\, Women Who Dared\nMiles Tritle—Horror/Sci-fi\, The Warning in the Woods\nElise Wayland—Fiction\, Rivals to Lovers\nDenise Williams—Romance\, Just Our Luck\nJ. Susanne Wilson—Historical Fiction\, The Death and Life of Iphigenia \n2024 Contributors to the Swift Literary Festival Community Story
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event-4/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays | Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 PM CT. \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writes-togethers-monthly-on-the-2nd-4th-tuesdays-3/2025-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays | Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 PM CT. \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writes-togethers-monthly-on-the-2nd-4th-tuesdays-3/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays | Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 PM CT. \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writes-togethers-monthly-on-the-2nd-4th-tuesdays-3/2025-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays | Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 PM CT. \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writes-togethers-monthly-on-the-2nd-4th-tuesdays-3/2025-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
CREATED:20250131T022651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T025141Z
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SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays | Monthly 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 PM CT. \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writes-togethers-monthly-on-the-2nd-4th-tuesdays-3/2025-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesday with founder\, Ana McCracken
DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken for Open Write Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at 612 Fifth Street. \nWHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE?\n\nWe join togethor\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \n \nClick here to register for Open Writes. \nTo learn about Ana\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday-with-founder-ana-mccracken-3/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
CREATED:20240423T214452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T214807Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Pop-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n2nd Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 22nd from 10 to 4 PM \n2024 Contributors to the Swift Literary Festival Community Story\nUnder our tent located in front of 409 Douglas Avenue\, we will feature local authors. If you would like to be a featured author\, click here to email us. \nLOCAL AUTHORS TBD \n10 to 11:30 \n11:30 to 1 \n1 to 2:30 \n2:30 to 4 \nALL DAY \n\nWriting-prompt free-writes\nA chance to contribute to our Community Story\n\n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event-3/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
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SUMMARY:June 24 to 28\, 2024 | Swift Youth Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Open to 6th to 12th Graders\nFive consecutive sessions – June 24 to 28th\n10:00 AM to 12:30 PM\nLocation: Ames Public Library\nFREE \n\n\nIn partnership with the Ames Public Library\, our Swift Youth Writers Workshops offer kids an escape into creative writing and the opportunity to connect with other youth writers. \n\n\nRegardless of genre\, for five days writers will come together in a safe space to read an inspirational piece of writing and write together to timed-writing prompts. At the end of each session\, writers will be invited to read aloud to the group to receive positive feedback. \nThese sessions are based upon the Amherst Writers & Artists Method\, a methodology rooted in the belief that everyone is a writer. All feedback given is focused on the unique voice and strengths of the writer to encourage and model authenticity\, peer support\, and self-confidence. \n \n  \nThese FREE sessions are held at the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective’s Community Outreach programs are funded by our generous donors\, and held in partnership between the Ames Public Library and the Ames Writers Collective. \nFrom one of our previous Youth Writers: “I learned from sharing my work with the group that I’m more confident than I thought. I felt that sharing with the group allowed for fair criticism that allowed me to improve my writing and it helped boost my confidence in my work.” -RC \n\n\nEmail Us to Register Today!\nPlease include your name\, your teenager’s name\, and your phone number in your message. \nClass of 2023!\nClass of 2022!\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis FREE Ames Writers Collective Community Outreach Program is funded by a Kiwanis Club of Ames Grant\, and held in partnership between the Ames Public Library and the Ames Writers Collective.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/june-24-to-28-2024-swift-youth-writers-workshop/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T150000
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CREATED:20240425T131833Z
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SUMMARY:Ames Writers Collective & William R. Bliss Cancer Center Survivorship Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective & the William R. Bliss Cancer Center for Survivorship Day 2024 \nComplimentary admission is included for this event.\nRefreshments & FUN!Becca the Balloon LadyFriend’s Flowers Bouquet Building (while supplies last)Ames Writers Collective: Pop-Up Writing Through Cancer Session \nWho is a Cancer Survivor? The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines SURVIVOR as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. \nRSVP for the event\, including family/friends at www.blisscancercenter.org/survivor. \n\n#ameswriterscollective #blisscancercenter #writingthroughcancercircles#writingcirclewednesdays \nSee less
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/5642/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T210909Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-9/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T210948Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-8/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
CREATED:20230803T170310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T211409Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Due to spring breaks\, this group has been moved to 4th Sunday in March! We’re back to the 2nd Sunday in April. \nTeens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
CREATED:20230823T022709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T152505Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Willa Cather 150 - Wednesday\, Feb 28
DESCRIPTION:Produced in association with the National Willa Cather Center\, the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library will host a sesquicentennial celebration of Willa Cather\, one of the most significant and treasured American writers of the 20th century. Cather crystallized the spirit of the American West with a singular voice in her body of poems\, essays\, short stories\, and the critically acclaimed novels One of Ours\, O Pioneers!\, The Song of the Lark\, and My Ántonia. \nFeaturing Rachel Olsen\, Director of Education & Engagement at the National Willa Cather Center\, Olsen will discuss the importance of Cather’s work in today’s world. Additionally\, Olsen and Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, will read excerpts from Cather’s books and short stories to reacquaint Cather enthusiasts and introduce new readers to Cather’s body of work. \nBirthday goodies will be served as well as a book drawing. Willa Cather’s 150th birthday was celebrated on December 7th\, 2023. \nFor more information about the National Willa Cather Center located in Red Cloud\, NE\, visit their website here. \nAbout Rachel Olsen\, Director of Education & Engagement \nRachel Olsen joined the Willa Cather Foundation as a tour guide in October 2017 and has since worked in a variety of educational roles before becoming the Director of Education and Engagement in 2022. A former college English teacher\, she enjoys developing activities and content designed to preserve Cather’s rich literary history. \nIn addition to supervising a team of programming and visitor services staff\, Rachel organizes the Teacher Institute and Author Series programs\, oversees Opera House seasons of events\, plans conferences and seminars\, and fosters relationships with educators from area schools\, colleges\, and universities. Rachel has a Master’s degree in English from Kansas State University with a certificate in Women’s Studies and was a full-time faculty member and writing center director at Oklahoma City Community College before moving to Red Cloud. When she is not getting to know visitors or working on educator resources\, Rachel serves on The Valley Child Development Center Board of Directors as secretary. Rachel loves cooking and going to the movies\, but she is happiest spending time with her husband and daughter. \n\nThank you\, Ames Public Library\nfor partnering with the Ames Writers Collective.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/celebrating-cather-150/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-7/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
CREATED:20240103T042908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T042908Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Youth writers\, listen up! You are invited to join poet Caleb Rainey for three poetry workshops designed especially for Central Iowa Youth. These workshops are completely free and will be held in-person and as a hybrid option at the Ames Public Library on January 7th\, 14th\, and 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nThe workshops will build upon each other to prepare you for a contest where you can submit your best poem. After the workshops\, a panel of poets will conduct a “blind read” contest\, with two poems being chosen for scoring by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, the composer of the “Langston Hughes Project.” To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th\, Caleb Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nPOETRY WORKSHOP DETAILS\nLocation: Ames Public Library / Hybrid\n2 to 4 PM on all Dates \nJan 7—Generative poetry workshop\nJan 14—Poetry Revision Workshop\nJan 21—Revised Poetry Workshop\nJan 21—Submit your poem to the contest \nThis one-of-a-kind opportunity is funded in part by an Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) Special Project Grant and a Discover Ames Community Grant. Don’t miss your chance to develop your poetry skills and showcase your talent! \nRegistration is required. Click Here! \nARTIST BIOS \nCaleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey is an author\, performer\, and producer. He hails from Columbia\, Missouri\, and holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Iowa. His debut book\, Look\, Black Boy\, became Amazon’s #1 new release in African American poetry\, and was awarded first prize in the North Street Book Prize. His second book\, Heart Notes was published in 2019 and featured on Iowa Public Radio. He released two spoken word albums\, a studio version of Look\, Black Boy\, and a performance album titled\, Heart Notes Live! He co-founded the literary magazine Black Art; Real Stories\, was published in Iowa’s Best Emerging Poets – 2019\, the Little Village Magazine\, and wrote a monthly column for The Real Mainstream. For three years in a row he was named Best Poet/Spoken Word Performer in Cedar Rapids & Iowa City. \nDr. McCurdy\,  is a Professor of Music in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California\, where he served as chair of the jazz department for 6 years. Dr. McCurdy is a consultant to the Grammy Foundation educational programs including serving as director of the National Grammy Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Guest artists he has worked with include Joe Williams\, Rosemary Clooney\, Leslie Uggams\, Arturo Sandoval\, Diane Schuur\, Ramsey Lewis\, Mercer Ellington\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Maynard Ferguson\, Lionel Hampton\, and Dianne Reeves.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-poetry-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T160000
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Youth writers\, listen up! You are invited to join poet Caleb Rainey for three poetry workshops designed especially for Central Iowa Youth. These workshops are completely free and will be held in-person and as a hybrid option at the Ames Public Library on January 7th\, 14th\, and 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nThe workshops will build upon each other to prepare you for a contest where you can submit your best poem. After the workshops\, a panel of poets will conduct a “blind read” contest\, with two poems being chosen for scoring by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, the composer of the “Langston Hughes Project.” To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th\, Caleb Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nPOETRY WORKSHOP DETAILS\nLocation: Ames Public Library / Hybrid\n2 to 4 PM on all Dates \nJan 7—Generative poetry workshop\nJan 14—Poetry Revision Workshop\nJan 21—Revised Poetry Workshop\nJan 21—Submit your poem to the contest \nThis one-of-a-kind opportunity is funded in part by an Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) Special Project Grant and a Discover Ames Community Grant. Don’t miss your chance to develop your poetry skills and showcase your talent! \nRegistration is required. Click Here! \nARTIST BIOS \nCaleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey is an author\, performer\, and producer. He hails from Columbia\, Missouri\, and holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Iowa. His debut book\, Look\, Black Boy\, became Amazon’s #1 new release in African American poetry\, and was awarded first prize in the North Street Book Prize. His second book\, Heart Notes was published in 2019 and featured on Iowa Public Radio. He released two spoken word albums\, a studio version of Look\, Black Boy\, and a performance album titled\, Heart Notes Live! He co-founded the literary magazine Black Art; Real Stories\, was published in Iowa’s Best Emerging Poets – 2019\, the Little Village Magazine\, and wrote a monthly column for The Real Mainstream. For three years in a row he was named Best Poet/Spoken Word Performer in Cedar Rapids & Iowa City. \nDr. McCurdy\,  is a Professor of Music in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California\, where he served as chair of the jazz department for 6 years. Dr. McCurdy is a consultant to the Grammy Foundation educational programs including serving as director of the National Grammy Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Guest artists he has worked with include Joe Williams\, Rosemary Clooney\, Leslie Uggams\, Arturo Sandoval\, Diane Schuur\, Ramsey Lewis\, Mercer Ellington\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Maynard Ferguson\, Lionel Hampton\, and Dianne Reeves.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-poetry-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-6/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
CREATED:20240103T042624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T042702Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Youth writers\, listen up! You are invited to join poet Caleb Rainey for three poetry workshops designed especially for Central Iowa Youth. These workshops are completely free and will be held in-person and as a hybrid option at the Ames Public Library on January 7th\, 14th\, and 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nThe workshops will build upon each other to prepare you for a contest where you can submit your best poem. After the workshops\, a panel of poets will conduct a “blind read” contest\, with two poems being chosen for scoring by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, the composer of the “Langston Hughes Project.” To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th\, Caleb Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nPOETRY WORKSHOP DETAILS\nLocation: Ames Public Library / Hybrid\n2 to 4 PM on all Dates \nJan 7—Generative poetry workshop\nJan 14—Poetry Revision Workshop\nJan 21—Revised Poetry Workshop\nJan 21—Submit your poem to the contest \nThis one-of-a-kind opportunity is funded in part by an Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) Special Project Grant and a Discover Ames Community Grant. Don’t miss your chance to develop your poetry skills and showcase your talent! \nRegistration is required. Click Here! \nARTIST BIOS \nCaleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey is an author\, performer\, and producer. He hails from Columbia\, Missouri\, and holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Iowa. His debut book\, Look\, Black Boy\, became Amazon’s #1 new release in African American poetry\, and was awarded first prize in the North Street Book Prize. His second book\, Heart Notes was published in 2019 and featured on Iowa Public Radio. He released two spoken word albums\, a studio version of Look\, Black Boy\, and a performance album titled\, Heart Notes Live! He co-founded the literary magazine Black Art; Real Stories\, was published in Iowa’s Best Emerging Poets – 2019\, the Little Village Magazine\, and wrote a monthly column for The Real Mainstream. For three years in a row he was named Best Poet/Spoken Word Performer in Cedar Rapids & Iowa City. \nDr. McCurdy\,  is a Professor of Music in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California\, where he served as chair of the jazz department for 6 years. Dr. McCurdy is a consultant to the Grammy Foundation educational programs including serving as director of the National Grammy Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Guest artists he has worked with include Joe Williams\, Rosemary Clooney\, Leslie Uggams\, Arturo Sandoval\, Diane Schuur\, Ramsey Lewis\, Mercer Ellington\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Maynard Ferguson\, Lionel Hampton\, and Dianne Reeves.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-5/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205513
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-4/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205514
CREATED:20230804T195758Z
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SUMMARY:Writing That Scary Thing—A Women's Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Writing That Scary Thing—A Women’s Writing Retreat \nat Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\nin Hiawatha\, Iowa \nMost of us give little thought to how we would like to be remembered in our obituaries. The thought of writing it may be scary. But writing your obituary does not signal the end of your life. Instead\, it is a wonderful opportunity to reflect\, receive feedback from others\, and to plan how you wish to live the rest of your best life. And\, wouldn’t you rather be the author of your obituary as opposed to leaving the writing of your life to someone else? \nThis two-and-a-half day workshop will help demystify writing about ourselves and explore the history of obituaries—both newspaper and online versions. Step-by-step exercises will help each of us gather our own anecdotal and biographical data\, and easy writing exercises will produce draft obituaries\, both online and newspaper versions. During our final-evening celebration\, everyone will be invited to read their obituary to the group. \nJoin Mary Lou Nosco and Ana McCracken for a fun-filled and reflective writing retreat at Prairiewoods. You don’t have to be “a writer” to join us. During our time together\, we will gather in community for walks\, good food and conversation\, and time to reflect and write. And\, of course there will be wine! \nAna McCracken received her B.S and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University\, and she the founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Ana enjoys reading a well-written obituary\, and wants to be the author of her own. \n  \n  \n  \nMary Lou Nosco has a B.A. in history\, an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership\, and is a retired Army officer. While in the Army\, Nosco wrote too many obituaries for soldiers. Additionally\, she has written obituaries for five family members and would like to spare her own family that duty. \n  \n  \n  \nDATES\nArrival: October 16 (Noon)\nDeparture: October 18 (by 1 pm) \nCOST: $295 includes lodging (single rooms) and meals\, materials and wine! Click here for payment instructions or to make inquiry. Pre-assignments and itinerary will be sent closer to the retreat date. Plan to bring a notebook and pen and/or your laptop for writing and taking notes.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writing-that-scary-thing-a-womens-writing-retreat/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 East Boyson Road\, Hiawatha\, 52233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205514
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-2/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205514
CREATED:20230803T155456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T193132Z
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SUMMARY:Writing A Life Into Memoir—An introductory workshop on craft
DESCRIPTION:Join author\, Tom Montgomery Fate for an introductory workshop that teaches craft strategies to mine your life stories. Points shared during this workshop are useful for other genres such as fiction and poetry. Strategies shared during our time together are intended to inspire your writing. This workshop will not include in-depth writing\, however bring a pen and paper or laptop for brief generative exercises and to capture your ideas. \nTom Montgomery Fate is a professor emeritus at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn\, Illinois where he taught creative writing and literature courses. He is the author of six books of creative nonfiction\, including The Long Way Home: Detours and Discoveries\, a Travel Memoir. A regular contributor to the Chicago Tribune\, his essays have appeared in the Boston Globe\, Baltimore Sun\, The Iowa Review\, and many others. His essays have aired on NPR\, PRI and Chicago Public Radio. \nTo register for this FREE event\, click here. The workshop will be held in the Danfoss Room at the Ames Public Library. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writing-a-life-into-memoir-an-introductory-workshop-on-craft/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205514
CREATED:20230819T211718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T130409Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Pop-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n2nd Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 24th from 10 to 4 PM \nUnder our tent located in front of 409 Douglas Avenue\, we will feature the following: \nLOCAL AUTHORS \n10 to 11:30\nBi Ayers\nTom Geraty\nJackie Haley \n11:30 to 1\nHallie Baur\nStephanie (S.L.) Hansen\nPamela Riney-Kehrberg\nMoriah Rose \n1 to 2:30\nPaul Brooke\nDennis Maulsby\nClara McKenna \n2:30 to 4\nJoe Geha\nPattie and Kevin Kimle\nDeb Kline \n\nWriting-prompt free-writes\nA chance to contribute to our Community Story\nA contributor to last year’s Community Story!\n\n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205514
CREATED:20230803T191330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T212910Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Group - Writing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Teens in 6th – 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month on the 2nd Sunday (unless otherwise noted) attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others. No experience is necessary so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. At the end of the school year\, writers will be asked to submit 1 to 3 pieces (depending on genre) for inclusion in an anthology\, and a celebratory reading will be held. \nRegistration is not necessary. Writing Sundays are FREE! For more information\, click here. \nProvided in partnership with the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-group-writing-for-teens-3/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230626T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T182031Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Workshop | Grades 8-12 | June 26 to 30
DESCRIPTION:Open to 8th to 12th Graders\nFive consecutive sessions – June 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 and 30\n10:00 AM to Noon\nLocation: Ames Public Library\nFREE \n\n\nIn partnership with the Ames Public Library\, our Swift Youth Writers Workshops offer kids an escape into creative writing and the opportunity to connect with other youth writers. \n\n\nRegardless of genre\, for five days writers will come together in a safe space to read an inspirational piece of writing and write together to timed-writing prompts. At the end of each session\, writers will be invited to read aloud to the group to receive positive feedback. These sessions are based upon the Amherst Writers & Artists Method\, a methodology rooted in the belief that everyone is a writer. All feedback given is focused on the unique voice and strengths of the writer to encourage and model authenticity\, peer support\, and self-confidence. \nThese FREE sessions will be held at the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective’s Community Outreach programs are funded by our generous donors! \n\nFrom one of our previous Youth Writers: “I learned from sharing my work with the group that I’m more confident than I thought. I felt that sharing with the group allowed for fair criticism that allowed me to improve my writing and it helped boost my confidence in my work.” -RC \n\n\nEmail Us to Register Today!\nPlease include your name\, your teenager’s name\, and your phone number in your message.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-workshop-grades-8-12-june-26-to-30/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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