CWA Book of the Year Award Winners
Posted: 12/1/2011 6:24:38 AM
Three debut authors and a New York Times Best-Selling author who self-published his latest work are the winners of the Chicago Writers Association’s first Book of the Year Awards.
The awards will be presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at The Book Cellar, 4736-38 Lincoln Ave., in Chicago’s Lincoln Square. The event is free and open to the public.
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8 Finalists Named in CWA's Book Awards
Posted: 10/22/2011 8:24:31 AM
All-star cast to pick 4 winners
Eight authors have been named as finalists in the Chicago Writers Association’s first Books of the Year Award.
The finalists, chosen by members of the CWA Board of Directors and the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Committee, will compete for four awards to be presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at The Book Cellar, 4736-38 Lincoln Ave., in Chicago’s Lincoln Square.
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Windy City Reviews v. 2.0
Posted: 8/30/2011 10:04:58 AM
Our book review service, Windy City Reviews, is open again for business – with a newly designed website and a new web address: www.windycityreviews.org.
We sincerely apologize for the delays and confusion in getting this program going. This is new to us and we are working hard to get it right. We scrapped our first launch because of unforeseen wrinkles, which we hope to have ironed out with this new version that streamlines the review process.
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CWA unveils 2011-12 Speakers Bureau
Posted: 8/10/2011 11:09:54 AM
The Chicago Writers Association proudly unveils the 2011-12 Speakers Bureau, featuring a diverse collection of 46 programs – 31 of which are being offered for the first time – by some our most accomplished members.
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CWA launches Book Review Service
Posted: 6/21/2011 11:45:20 AM
Self-published and small press authors face an uphill battle when it comes to getting their books reviewed. The Chicago Writers Association is stepping in to even the playing field a little.
Today, CWA officially launches Windy City Reviews, (www.windycityreview.blogspot.com) a site created to provide authors of all genres and areas of specialization an opportunity for increased exposure, valuable feedback, and deserved recognition. We are now accepting books for review.
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CWA's Books of the Year Contest
Posted: 6/21/2011 11:40:47 AM
Get your book the attention it deserves!
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CWA's own Lit 50 star
Posted: 6/2/2011 2:10:06 PM
Every year New City ranks its top 50 movers and shakers in the Chicago literary community. This year, the list includes one of our own, Don Evans, for his tireless work in developing the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame. Congrats to Don and to all of the CWAers who have played a part in making the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame a reality.
http://lit.newcity.com/2011/06/02/lit-50-who-really-books-in-chicago-2011/
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And the winners are...
Posted: 3/23/2011 4:03:18 PM
Congratulations to the winners of our "My Kind of Town" writing contest.
1st Place - Open Roads, Open Minds, Open Hearts by Cynthia Clampitt
2nd Place - The Ukulele by David W. Berner
3rd Place - 60707 by Geralyn Magrady
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ChicagoHotels.org sponsors writing contest
Posted: 8/24/2010 9:52:34 PM
Start the New Year off the write way! Make a resolution to enter the Chicago Writers Association's "My Kind of Town" writing contest.
Defrost those fingers and pen your best short story, essay or poem, no more than 1, 000 words, using the theme: My Kind of Town.
Compete for a total of $300 in cash prizes - with no entry fee!
• 1st Place: $200
• 2nd Place: $50
• 3rd Place: $50
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CWA's 2010-11 Speakers Bureau
Posted: 8/17/2010 9:48:00 PM
Check out this year's Speakers Bureau at
http://windycitywriters.com/program-menu/
"In just its second year, the Chicago Writers Association’s Speakers Bureau has emerged a go-to resource for event programmers seeking dynamic and compelling presentations," Speakers Bureau Director Danny Smith said in announcing this year's programs.
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