What is the difference between “activism” and “clicktivism”? Do injustices make you want to change the world? What are the first steps you can take - now - to make a difference? Kira Elliott, an experienced community organizer supporting a number of political and social movements, will arm IWPA members, non-members and students with the [...]
The IWPA is thrilled to sponsor an exhibitor table at the Chicago Book Expo 2016! The high-traffic literature extravaganza has a full schedule of free, stimulating events for communicators of all varieties and tastes. This celebration of Chicago independent presses and authors will, as always, feature a book fair and expo floor where you can buy books from [...]
Illinois Woman's Press Association is proud to present a partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Chicago (IL) Branch! Jane Addams is such an important figure in local, national, feminist and civil rights history. She was a founder for many important institutions such as the social settlement Hull-House, the American Civil Liberties Union [...]
Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) Educational Event: Manuscript Editing Join Chicago Women in Publishing on January 18 for the nonprofit’s first educational event of the calendar year. Led by CWIP’s current president and vice president, the program will delve into a topic vital to the publishing industry: manuscript editing. Editing has tremendous impact on [...]
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 [...]
The 45th President of the United States has articulated a narrow interpretation of the First Amendment that includes stricter limits on press freedom and harsh penalties for civil disobedience. While some journalists predict the next four years will be "a new low in American democracy" when it comes to freedom of, and respect for a [...]
Illinois Woman's Press Association is a proud sponsor of this event, celebrating one of our historically notable members. Click here to access our Wikipedia page for Fanny's IWPA story. Fanny Butcher: (September 13, 1888 - May 1887), for four decades a writer and critic for the Chicago Tribune, will be inducted into the Chicago Literary [...]
Communicators, friends and members of the public are welcome to join the Illinois Woman's Press Association for its 76th Annual Mate E Palmer Professional Communications Contest Award Luncheon. Enjoy a fabulous four-course meal at Zia's Lago Vista on Chicago's North Side as we honor: * Professional & High School Contest Winners * The Communicator of [...]
Illinois Woman's Press Association is proud to participate in Chicago Women in Publishing's annual Fall Kickoff event to celebrate the beginning of CWIP's 2017/2018 programming year. Our sister organization is pleased to welcome memoirist Jian Ping, also know as Jennifer Kwong, as the event's keynote speaker. Jian Ping is the author of Mulberry Child: A [...]
The mission of the American Writers Museum is to engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence on our history, our identity, our culture, and our daily lives. The American Writers Museum strives to: Educate the public about American writers – past and present Engage visitors to the Museum in exploring the [...]