Writing Hub

Adult Writing Contest: Fireside Fables. Submissions accepeted Nov. 1-Jan. 15.

FLIPd Literary Anthology

Thank you to all who participated in our Plant a Seed writing contest!

The winning stories and poems have been collected in the third issue of our Literary Anthology. Discover the creativity of our community and enjoy the inspiring works!

Summer 2026 - Plant a Seed
Winter 2026 - Winter Wonderland
Summer 2025 - Color Our World

Writer's Workshop: Halloween Horror Write-In

Monday, October 19th at 6:00pm

Channel your inner Mary Shelley and see where a dark spark of inspiration leads! Writers of all levels are welcome to write solo and enjoy a supportive environment to focus and create. Prize included!

Writer's Workshop

Third Monday of the month at 6:00pm

Register to receive a link to submit a piece of your writing in advance to get feedback from other writers in this creative writing workshop. Writers of all levels are welcome.

Getting Published in the Digital Age

Monday, September 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Events Room, 2nd floor

William Hazelgrove answers questions on traditional publishing, publishing to Kindle, and getting attention of editors at a time when the industry has never been more exciting and confusing.

22nd Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Run by the Illinois Secretary of State, this contest promotes creative writing, encourages local writers, and provides a unique opportunity to recognize new literary talent in the state. Submit your poems using this form. For more information, please click here.

Gale Writing Courses

Beginning Writer's Workshop

Writing Essentials

Advanced Fiction Writing

Write Your Life Story