A new chapter for the Chicago Writers Association is here. Our new website is officially live! Visit chicagowrites.org #cwa #chicagowritersassociation #chicagowrites #newchapter #website

The Write City Magazine is excited to publish a poem by Tushar Sen. You can #read the #poem at: chicagowrites.substack.com/p… #thewritecitymagazine #litmag #poetry

Your next read is waiting at Write City Magazine. Find the latest fiction at: chicagowrites.substack.com/s… #writecitymagazine #litmag #fiction

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2 P.M. for Live Lit, the Chicago Writers Association’s reading series, at the Sulzer Regional Library (4455 N. Lincoln Ave). Spend the afternoon hearing 12 featured writers share their work. Learn more: chicagowrites.org/live-lit

There’s more to read at Write City Magazine. Catch up on some of our latest poetry and fiction from the CWA writing community. Explore the latest: chicagowrites.substack.com/s… #WriteCityMagazine #poetry #fiction #litmag

Are adjectives and adverbs really the enemy? The latest Write City Blog explores when modifiers weaken your writing and when they can actually make it better. Where do you stand in the debate? chicagowrites.substack.com/p… #writecityblog #writingtips #blog

Meet the guest speakers joining us at the CWA Winter Retreat! Nov. 13–16 Allerton Park & Retreat Center | Monticello, Illinois $795 through Sept. 30 | $850 beginning Oct. 1 Learn more: chicagowrites.org/writing-re… #writingretreat #writersretreat

Only 9 more days to submit to our First Chapter Contest! Don't forget to submit your first chapter.

Don’t forget to check our tent out this weekend and visit dozens of local authors. We can’t wait to see you!

Catch up on some of our latest #poetry & more from the CWA writing community. Explore the latest: chicagowrites.substack.com/s… Have new work? Submit to Write City Magazine: chicagowrites.substack.com/p… #WriteCityMagazine #litmag #submit

Join CWA at the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest! Stop by Tent JJ on South Dearborn Street to meet CWA members, browse books from local authors, and learn more about the Chicago Writers Association. Sept. 12–13 printersrowlitfest.org See you there! #litfest2026

Time to catch up on the Write City Blog. Explore some of our recent posts, then keep reading for more from the Chicago Writers Association and our writing community. #Subscribe and #read: chicagowrites.substack.com/s… #writecityblog #blog #tipsandtricks #writingadvice

Looking for an opportunity to read your work? Our next Live Lit event is October 10. Visit our site and submit your work for consideration: chicagowrites.org/live-lit

Calling all James Bond fans! At the inaugural CWA Winter Retreat, Raymond Benson—the first American commissioned by the Fleming Estate to write original Bond novels—will present “The James Bond Phenomenon,” including a Q&A. Spots are filling quickly! chicagowrites.org/calendar/c…

There’s more to read at Write City Magazine. Catch up on some of our latest poetry and fiction from the CWA writing community. Explore the latest: chicagowrites.substack.com/s… #writecitymagazine #litmag #submit #getpublished #fiction #poetry

Calling Chicagoland writers! CWA is looking for readers for our next Live Lit, Oct. 10 at Sulzer Regional Library. Share your work live Meet writers & readers Opportunity to sell your books Open to CWA members. Interested? chicagowrites.org/live-lit #livelit #readingseries

Could your first chapter be an award winner? Enter CWA’s 11th Annual First Chapter Contest for a chance at publication, cash prizes & a workshop scholarship. Sept. 30 deadline $20 entry fee CWA members only chicagowrites.org/first-chap… #firstchaptercontest #writingcontests

Give your writing the time it deserves. Join us Nov. 13–16 for the CWA Winter Retreat at Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello, IL. Four days of dedicated writing time. Early registration: $795 through Sept. 30 chicagowrites.org/calendar/c… #writingretreat

One more week to submit your book for the Book of the Year contest! Submit before Aug. 1!

You may have noticed a few changes this morning! We’re excited to unveil our new logo and the beginning of CWA’s refreshed brand. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s ahead. Many thanks to our fantastic designer, Deja of dejamakes.com. We can’t wait to share more!