Several resources are available only to our members. They include:
Midwest Muse - our award-winning monthly newsletter
Monthly Meetings with helpful workshops.
Chapter Library - a collection of audio tapes of writing workshops.
Other resources available to the public are listed here. The link will open in a new window.
Bartleby.com - "The preeminent Internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the Web, free of charge."
eHarlequin.com - writing tips, publishing news, author highlights, and books.
eHarlinquin's examples of query letters, synopsis, and submissions!
Guide to Grammar and Writing - geared for college students, this site thoroughly covers grammar issues of interst to all writers (WD Writer's Ultimate Resource Guide, May 2004).
Internet-Resources.com - Linked to the Writer's page, this site is like an index; it links to other sites about the information you need.
Literary Minds, Inquiring Spirits - Wayzata Community Church hosts authors on a regular basis that any writer would enjoy seeing in person.
The Loft - A literary center where several members of MFW instruct writing workshops.
Minnesota Paranormal Investigators (MnPIG) - Founded by John Savage and Gina Booth, MnPIG are modern day ghostbusters! Check out their site for photos, sounds, and information regarding things unreal!
Miss Snark, the Literary Agent - Almost everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know about writing from an agent's perspective. (Plus entertaining reading.)
Poets & Writers - A magazine full of inspiration, interviews, and intriguing thoughts.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers - In a league of their own.
Writers' Digest - A wonderful magazine with lots of tips and hints on writing, publishing, marketing and more.
Writers Net - An Internet directory of writers, editors, publishers, and literary agents.
Writer's Notebook - Hints and tips at how to write more successfully, and comraderie to boot. Publisher & author, Sarah Tieck.
Write Your Novel Now, Writing Workshop - Online writing classes from Chicago's most successful writer's workshop. "The best there is." - Micahel Harvey, Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner.