Writer's Resources: Illinois Resources

Helping men and women, aspiring and published authors, students, etc. with their publishing needs.
Phone: 773.508.0351
Contact: info@cwip.org

The Chicago Writers Association (CWA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the 4 C’s of writing: creativity, commerce, craft and community. $25 annual membership fee. Most members live in Chicago or surrounding areas, but there is the option to participate from afar via the CWA online discussion group.
Contact: info@chicagowrites.org

Nonprofit, volunteer organization offers writers workshops, regular meetings, computers, private office space, public readings and many resources.
401 19th St.
Rock Island, IL
Phone: 309-732-7330
http://www.mscqc.org
Contact: mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org

Statewide conferences and local events that feature lessons on craft, industry advice and connections to agents, art directors, editors and other authors.