In its heyday, when debates raged in Bughouse Square and ideas bounced about the Dil Pickle Club, Chicago’sGold Coast featured a wide array of Newberry Library vibrant, joyous, and culturally significant literary spots. Even today, the Gold Coast is home to a variety of world class literary institutions, including the Poetry Foundation and [...]
In a highly divisive sociopolitical era, it's important to be able to communicate across ideological and cultural lines, This workshop, led by expert Nikki NiglWomen's Advocate. EmpowHERment Coach Nikki Nigl (rhymes with "eagle"), is focused on engaging those you disagree with in a professional manner that makes an impact. Complimentary refreshments will be [...]
IWPA members, non-members and guests are invited to join us as we venture out into the Windy City to explore the Loop during the winter! We will spend half of the time outdoors looking up at skyscrapers and the other half will be spent inside exquisite public buildings and lobbies. Defined by the elevated train [...]
You know it, you love it and it's back by popular demand! The IWPA invites you to bring some business cards and a guest to our annual networking event. Are you a writer, journalist, photographer, graphic designer or any other type of creative looking for community? Are you in the full-time job or freelance market? Want [...]
This is a 'choose-your-own' writers workshop! We will have prompts available for poetry, prose, blogs and news commentary. You are encouraged to free write or work on something else if none of the prompts feel right. You can also utilize the resources available at the library to find inspiration. We will not have writing materials [...]
IWPA will have several blog writing prompts available for those that desire them. However, you are also welcome and encouraged to choose your own topic, or work on something else if blogging doesn't feel right that day. You can also utilize the resources available at the library to find inspiration. We will not have writing [...]
IWPA will lead you through two poetry writing exercises during this workshop: blackout poetry and word bank poetry. We will introduce each exercise, spend some time writing, then come together to discuss the process and share what we wrote. We will not have writing materials available, so please bring your own laptop, notebook, pens, [...]
Join members of Illinois Woman's Press Association and the CWA for the 7th Annual Summer Social! Enjoy free appetizers provided by Chicago Writers Association, a cash bar and networking with some of the city's finest communicators. The Chicago Writers Association is pleased to celebrate the launch of The Write City Review Volume Two with you. [...]
On Sunday October 27, 2019, join IWPA members and guests for a tour of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago! Museum of Broadcast Communications - 360 N State Street The museum has recently undergone renovations, and features a brand new exhibit entitled, "Rock on TV.” Members, the public and those interested in [...]
O'Donovan's Members of the Illinois Woman's Press Association and their guests are invited to our 6th Annual Holiday Brunch! Join us in celebrating the season at O'Donovan's in Chicago. Enjoy a buffet meal and bottomless mimosas for just $30 a ticket. Street parking is available. And support literacy by bringing a copy of [...]