Naperville Writers Group

Chasing The Muse
Since 1987

What's All This About?

Successful writers have two common behaviors. First, they write a lot. Second, they seek out honest criticism.

The fact is, it's hard to improve your writing unless you are read, regularly.

The Naperville Writers Group offers you the opportunity to develop your craft and receive thoughtful, positive and useful critiques. Our members come from throughout the Chicago area and range from published, award-winning writers to those who write only for pleasure.

As an NWG member you'll find that you write more, and with growing confidence, with a little help from your fellow practitioners.

Writers are invited to attend a few meetings to see how we operate. We meet every Wednesday evening on the campus of North Central College in Naperville.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Visitors are welcome. Please see About Us for our location and other meeting details.

It's Pronounced "En-Wig"

No stuffed shirts here.

We love to write, and to read, and we prefer to be around others who love to write and read.

So, while our regular meetings end at 9PM, the irregular meeting starts right afterward and goes until the wait staff throws us out. Looking for lively conversation? You've found it!

Check Us Out!

Attend a meeting and see for yourself. Join in the discussion and, when you're ready, become a member and present some of your work to the group.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Visitors are welcome. Please see About Us for our location and other meeting details.

Visits Since April 2006

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Rivulets

The Naperville Writers Group's Annual Journal of Poetry & Prose

Our featured authors invite you into this edition to share their thoughts and experiences. You'll also find the poem that won the 2009 Founder's Poetry Prize, the short story that won the 2009 Founder's Prose Prize--and a Dedication to one of our founders, Richard Eastman, who passed away this year. read on

Required Reading

Books to Read About the Art and Craft of Writing

Poet and NWG member Kristin LaTour says, "Can't figure out what kind of poem you're reading or writing? This is the book for you." read on

Member Focus

A Selection of Poetry and Prose From Our Members

NWG member Rich Le Cropane has been working with computers for over 30 years, and started writing in no small part because he already knew how to touch-type. Even so, his poem Smells Like Memory took First Place for Humor in the 2006 Poets & Patrons poetry contest. Go figure. read on

The eNWiG List

Books Worth Spending Time With

NWG member Marilyn Giese says "Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West is not easy reading, but it is a fascinating and gut-wrenching plea for tolerance and cooperation from a Muslim woman who loved her country, her God, and the West." read on

The Yellow Box

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Visitors are welcome. Please see About Us for our location and other meeting details.

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