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| MISSISSIPPI WRITERS GUILD Advancing and Preserving the Literary Arts P. O. Box 3845 Meridian, MS 39303-3845 |
Mississippi Writers Guild ("MWG" or "The Guild") is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit Mississippi
Corporation. Incorporated November 2005, MWG has steadily worked towards building its
membership and community involvement in the arts and education within Mississippi.
MWG is forming chapters all over Mississippi with a chapter head spearheading each group
according to the needs of that chapter. Chapters meet regularly to network with other writers, share
writing experiences, tips, ideas, readings, open mic sessions, and critique groups. Chapters also
discuss and plan special programs and workshops for their area. Smaller events can usually be
handled by the chapter, but if larger events are sought for an area, such as a book festival or writer
retreat with a well-known author, the MWG board helps to implement the program or event and
assists in the advertising, funding, etc., to insure a successful event.
Annual membership dues allow MWG Members to link from the MWG website to their personal
website. Dues also allow membership discounts on all MWG events in addition to the above stated
benefits. In 2008, MWG will begin contributing a portion of the funds to individual chapters to
promote MWG and to implement programs, events, and workshops all over the state. MWG
members may also email questions related to writing to MWG contact people, as well as email news
and updates on their writing successes to be announced to the MWG list and in the quarterly
newsletter.
Corporation. Incorporated November 2005, MWG has steadily worked towards building its
membership and community involvement in the arts and education within Mississippi.
MWG is forming chapters all over Mississippi with a chapter head spearheading each group
according to the needs of that chapter. Chapters meet regularly to network with other writers, share
writing experiences, tips, ideas, readings, open mic sessions, and critique groups. Chapters also
discuss and plan special programs and workshops for their area. Smaller events can usually be
handled by the chapter, but if larger events are sought for an area, such as a book festival or writer
retreat with a well-known author, the MWG board helps to implement the program or event and
assists in the advertising, funding, etc., to insure a successful event.
Annual membership dues allow MWG Members to link from the MWG website to their personal
website. Dues also allow membership discounts on all MWG events in addition to the above stated
benefits. In 2008, MWG will begin contributing a portion of the funds to individual chapters to
promote MWG and to implement programs, events, and workshops all over the state. MWG
members may also email questions related to writing to MWG contact people, as well as email news
and updates on their writing successes to be announced to the MWG list and in the quarterly
newsletter.
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Mississippi Writers Guild, a statewide non-profit organization has received sponsorships/grants from the following institutions: Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). Community Foundation of East Mississippi Citizens National Bank Regions Bank Lynn Welding SAM's Thank you for your support in advancing and preserving the literary arts in schools, local communities, and the State of Mississippi. |
| BOOKS FOR VETERANS MWG delivered over 11,500 books to Veterans Homes in Mississippi and Tennessee. See details and photographs here |
"No Writer Without a Voice"
Mississippi Writers Guild has a
partnered the following
organizations to advance and
promote the literary arts in
Mississippi:
Tyrus Books
Rock River Foundation
Meridian Council for
the Arts in its annual
Threefoot Festival
Meridian Museum of Art
partnered the following
organizations to advance and
promote the literary arts in
Mississippi:
Tyrus Books
Rock River Foundation
Meridian Council for
the Arts in its annual
Threefoot Festival
Meridian Museum of Art
| Mississippi Writers Guild has provided the following scholarships to Mississippi students: Donald Brown: $ 1,000.00 college scholarship Other scholarships (workshop/conference): MFWC Creative Writing Contest Winners: Landon Draughn Kaleb Mitchell Emily Clark Margaux Huff Johanna Masterson Madison Hall Lydia Moore Lauren Ladnier Five-County Student Writing Competition: Shea Thrash Denise Talley Brittany Boyd Melanie Nelson Clemmie Little Ashlee Onyia Anne C. Prince Daniel May Leland Brazier Ibrahim Elnaham Tori Bruno Natalie Patchin Abbey Rigdon Kolt Hagon Katlyn Skinner Justin Williams Brianna Foy Thomas Kornegay Sarah McNair Kasie Truhett 2010 Delta Blues Writing Competition Donald Brown Everett Baxley Sky Lynn Irby Rachel Brooks |
(Jackson, MS)--The Mississippi Writers Guild of Meridian, Mississippi has been awarded a
$4,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the
$1.64 million in grants the Commission will award in 2010-2011 and will be used to fund a
writers conference.
The grants are made possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and
the Nation Endowment for the Arts.
“Organizations across the state who receive grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission
continue to prove that arts programs are vital to the success of their community. The grants
awarded by the commission provide funding for the staging of festivals, theatre performances
and many other arts-related activities”, said Malcolm White, Executive Director of MAC.
“The arts provide a positive environment for learning, both in the classroom and in
communities. Arts funding has a significant multiplier and for every dollar spent in the
creative sector, eight dollars are realized in the local economy. That’s a good investment for
any business.
The Mississippi Writers Guild is a 501(C)3 corporation founded in 2005. Its mission is
“Advancing and Preserving Literary Arts in Mississippi.” The Guild is a state wide
organization with fourteen chapters and one hundred and fifty members. Since its inception
the Guild has sponsored writing workshops and other events which benefits writers of all
genres and experience.
Thanks to a grant by the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Guild will host its fourth annual
writers conference in Vicksburg on August 6 and 7 with award winning speakers in the field
of editing and publishing.
The Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, serves the residents of the state by
providing grants that support programs to enhance communities; assists artists and arts
organizations; promotes the arts in education and celebrate Mississippi’s cultural heritage.
Established in 1968, the Mississippi Arts Commission is funded by the Mississippi Legislature,
the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, the
Phil Hardin Foundation, Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of
Greater Jackson and other private sources. The agency serves as an active supporter and
promoter of arts in the community life and in arts education
Thanks to a grant by the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Guild will host its fourth annual
writers conference in Vicksburg on August 6 and 7 with award winning speakers in the fields
of writing, editing, and publishing.
For information from the Mississippi Arts Commission, contact Susan Dobbs- 601-359-6031
or sdobbs@arts.state.ms.us.
$4,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the
$1.64 million in grants the Commission will award in 2010-2011 and will be used to fund a
writers conference.
The grants are made possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and
the Nation Endowment for the Arts.
“Organizations across the state who receive grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission
continue to prove that arts programs are vital to the success of their community. The grants
awarded by the commission provide funding for the staging of festivals, theatre performances
and many other arts-related activities”, said Malcolm White, Executive Director of MAC.
“The arts provide a positive environment for learning, both in the classroom and in
communities. Arts funding has a significant multiplier and for every dollar spent in the
creative sector, eight dollars are realized in the local economy. That’s a good investment for
any business.
The Mississippi Writers Guild is a 501(C)3 corporation founded in 2005. Its mission is
“Advancing and Preserving Literary Arts in Mississippi.” The Guild is a state wide
organization with fourteen chapters and one hundred and fifty members. Since its inception
the Guild has sponsored writing workshops and other events which benefits writers of all
genres and experience.
Thanks to a grant by the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Guild will host its fourth annual
writers conference in Vicksburg on August 6 and 7 with award winning speakers in the field
of editing and publishing.
The Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, serves the residents of the state by
providing grants that support programs to enhance communities; assists artists and arts
organizations; promotes the arts in education and celebrate Mississippi’s cultural heritage.
Established in 1968, the Mississippi Arts Commission is funded by the Mississippi Legislature,
the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, the
Phil Hardin Foundation, Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of
Greater Jackson and other private sources. The agency serves as an active supporter and
promoter of arts in the community life and in arts education
Thanks to a grant by the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Guild will host its fourth annual
writers conference in Vicksburg on August 6 and 7 with award winning speakers in the fields
of writing, editing, and publishing.
For information from the Mississippi Arts Commission, contact Susan Dobbs- 601-359-6031
or sdobbs@arts.state.ms.us.