Chicago Writers Association

The Chicago Writers Association is a federally-registered 501(c)(3) voluntary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the 4 Cs of writing: creativity, commerce, craft and community. CWA strives to: 

- Foster a visible, supportive writing community;

- Provide genuine, constructive feedback and access to resources;

- Assist writers at all levels achieve their writing goals;

- Build a bridge to unite all facets of Chicago's diverse literary culture;

- Promote Chicago as a place of literary distinction.

CWA members are both professional published authors and those committed to joining their ranks. We span many genres and styles. We are a welcoming community of those for whom written expression is an integral part of their lives.