2nd Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Ludington Writers Book Launch
Book Launch: Friday, September 20th, from 6 p.m. to 9 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA).
Ludington Writers and LACA are hosting a book launch and reading of their 2024 publications, “Making Waves” and “Beach Combings.” This event is free and open to the public. A selection of poetry and prose from the issues will be read at the event.
Contributors wishing to read can register at TinyUrl.com/LudingtonWriters24
Steve Brown Reading
Join poet Steve Brown at The Book Mark at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, as he reads and recites from his new poetry collections News of Need and Trample & Sew, and offers stories of their creation and his life, including being the unnatural SeedKeepers Writer-in-residence on Beaver Island this year. The event is free of admission, come as you are, and all are welcome to attend. Books will be for sale and signing after the reading and Q&A, expected to last approximately one hour.
Brown is an engaging presenter whose writing honors the influence of Raymond Carver, Jim Harrison, Philip Levine, and Carl Sandburg. Brown uses plain language to directly address life as it is lived working, adventuring, loving and losing, and sobering up, all with some hope of revelation if not redemption. His writing has the eye of a reporter, the touch of a painter, and the heart of a storyteller. To read or hear a preview of his work, follow him on Instagram @stevenbrownfinearts or visit his website Stevenmatthewbrown.com.
This event is sponsored by Ludington Writers and will be immediately followed by their book launch event for their literary journals Making Waves and Beach Combings. Ludington Writers (LW) is dedicated to supporting and sustaining writers, and to promoting written and oral storytelling within the local community. LW publishes an annual literary journal, MAKING WAVES: A West Michigan Review, holds weekly activities and special events.
The Book Mark is located at 201 S. Rath Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431. bookmarkludington.com.
4th Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before if you’d like to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
FREE Ekphrastic workshop on Saturday, September 20, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Ludington Writers and LACA are teaming up to inspire poetry and prose through original art. We'll start in the main gallery and move to the Book Mark for discussion and sharing.
3rd Tuesday Salon
Join us for stimulating conversation about inspiring works!
You are welcome to bring twelve copies of any particular written passage that piques your interest, or just join us to listen to what inspires others and participate in the discussion that ensues.
Host: Jeanie
Location: Judith Minty Room, Ludington Center for the Arts
2nd Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
4th Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before if you’d like to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
3rd Tuesday Salon
Join us for stimulating conversation about inspiring works!
You are welcome to bring twelve copies of any particular written passage that piques your interest, or just join us to listen to what inspires others and participate in the discussion that ensues.
Host: Jeanie
Location: Judith Minty Room, Ludington Center for the Arts
4th Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before if you’d like to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
3rd Tuesday Salon (Copy)
Join us for stimulating conversation about inspiring works!
You are welcome to bring twelve copies of any particular written passage that piques your interest, or just join us to listen to what inspires others and participate in the discussion that ensues.
Host: Jeanie
Location: Judith Minty Room, Ludington Center for the Arts
2nd Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Carol Bennett Memorial Scholarship
The 2025 Carol Bennett Memorial Scholarship is worth at least $1,500. An additional award may be given should the funds be available and an additional, qualifying applicant is found. Ludington Writers is encouraging local graduating high school seniors to apply. Applications, including a writing sample, are due April 1.
3rd Tuesday Salon
Join us for stimulating conversation about inspiring works!
You are welcome to bring twelve copies of any particular written passage that piques your interest, or just join us to listen to what inspires others and participate in the discussion that ensues.
Host: Jeanie
Location: Judith Minty Room, Ludington Center for the Arts
2nd Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Open Submissions: Beach Combings
Ludington Writers' member-only publication is open for submissions of poetry, prose, and visual art through April 30th.
Open Submissions: Making Waves
Making Waves is Open for Submissions
Accepting Poetry, Prose, & Visual Art
Seeking Student Editors
More Info: LudingtonWriters.org/submissions
George Dila Sponsorship
The George Dila Memorial Sponsorship is available to one active LW member, or group of members, for the workshop/rally/gathering. Active members must have attended at least one LW meeting or event in the previous calendar year. The 2025 sponsorship is limited to actual expenses associated with the event up to a maximum of $500.00 to be used in the 2025 calendar year.
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop (Copy)
FREE Ekphrastic Poetry workshop on Saturday, October 26, from 1 p.m. to noon at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Ludington Writers and LACA are teaming up to inspire poetry through original art. We'll start in the main gallery and move to the Book Mark for discussion and sharing.
Register now at forms.gle/KmUSnf5pwEBmonQ87 to secure your spot
Fourth Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before if you’d like to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Free Poetry/Essay Workshop
FREE WORKSHOP
Poetry/Essays
Friend of Ludington Writers and renown Michigan Poet and Fiction Author Phillip Sterling will be holding a poetry/essay writing workshop in the Judith Minty room at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Tuesday, October 15th at 7 PM.
As space is limited, registration is required.
At 6 PM on Wednesday, October 16th, Phillip will be reading from his new book, Lessons in Geography: The Education of a Michigan Poet, in the LACA Performance Hall.
This event is also free and open to the public. No registration is needed for the reading.
Book Launch
Book Launch: Friday, September 20th, from 6 p.m. to 9 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA).
Ludington Writers and LACA are hosting a book launch and reading of their 2024 publications, “Making Waves” and “Beach Combings.” This event is free and open to the public. A selection of poetry and prose from the issues will be read at the event.
Contributors wishing to read can register at TinyUrl.com/LudingtonWriters24
3rd Tuesday Salon
Join us for stimulating conversation about inspiring works!
You are welcome to bring twelve copies of any particular written passage that piques your interest, or just join us to listen to what inspires others and participate in the discussion that ensues.
Host: Jeanie
Location: Judith Minty Room, Ludington Center for the Arts
2nd Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
3rd Tuesday Salon
Join us for stimulating conversation about inspiring works!
You are welcome to bring twelve copies of any particular written passage that piques your interest, or just join us to listen to what inspires others and participate in the discussion that ensues.
Host: Jeanie
Location: Judith Minty Room, Ludington Center for the Arts
2nd Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
FREE Ekphrastic Poetry workshop on Saturday, July 27, from 1 p.m. to noon at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
Ludington Writers and LACA are teaming up to inspire poetry through original art. We'll start in the main gallery and move to the Book Mark for discussion and sharing.
Register now at TinyUrl.com/July27Poetry to secure your spot
Fourth Tuesday Critique
The next meeting of the Ludington Writers will be an in-person short story (1000 words or less) and poetry critique (works-in-progress only - no finished or published pieces).
Email LudingtonDriftwood@gmail.com by noon on the Monday before if you’d like to register to attend via Zoom. Include, in the body of the email, any pieces you wish to have critiqued.
Carol Bennett Memorial Scholarship
The 2024 Carol Bennett Memorial Scholarship is worth at least $1,500. An additional award may be given should the funds be available and an additional, qualifying applicant is found. Ludington Writers is encouraging local graduating high school seniors to apply. Applications, including a writing sample, are due April 1.
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Ludington Writers occasionally hosts workshops and retreats. Workshops are run by published authors from outside of the Ludington area. Special consideration for the residencies are given to graduate students finishing a degree in creative writing. During this short summer residency, authors typically lead a workshop (requiring registration) and formal presentation (open to the public).
In response to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, and in the interest of continuing our support of writers, we would like to support virtual live literary events.
If you are interested proposing a workshop, please contact us at WestShoreWords@gmail.com with “LW Workshop Proposal” in the subject line.