A closer association among the writers of the Middle West

When fifty writers formed The Society of Midland Authors on April 24, 1915, their objectives included “a closer association among the writers of the Middle West” and “the stimulation of creative literary effort.” A century later, the Midland Authors still accomplishes those goals; hosting literary events, honoring the region’s best books with annual awards, and connecting its members with a newsletter, Twitter, Facebook and other channels.

Check Out Our Latest Events

Visit our Events page to learn more about Midland Authors’ past and upcoming events. We feature virtual and in-person panel discussions, author presentations, and more. We’d love to have you join us.

2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, Sept. 9-10

Members can reserve and pay for booth space for Printers Row here.

Midland Authors announce award winners for 2022 books

The Midland Authors announces winners of its 2023 awards, for the best books written by Midwest authors and published in 2022. The winners in seven categories — including a new award for history — will be honored May 9 during a banquet at the Cliff Dwellers Club in Chicago, along with honorees in each category. Read the list of winners and honorees here. Learn more about and purchase tickets for the awards banquet here.

Literary License: Monthly Newsletter of the Midland Authors

Literary License is the monthly newsletter of the Midland Authors. It includes news about members, their books, and their notable recent events. It informs members about recent programs, the annual book awards, new members, and final passages. It provides columns about the Midland Authors’ history and the writing life and much more. Members receive it in the mail, but PDFs of past and current issues are available on our website.