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The Coeur d'Alene Chapter of The Idaho Writers' League can help you begin...

You've made the resolutions. You bought new paper and a really good pen. You even cleaned a small corner of the bedroom and put up a desk. Yet you still can't seem to take the time to put pen to paper. What you need is inspiration, motivation, and encouragement. You need the Idaho Writers' League.

For over 60 years, the Idaho Writers' League (IWL) has been providing local communities with support and encouragement for the art and profession of writing. Since 1943, the Coeur d'Alene chapter of the IWL has provided everything you need to make your writing dreams come true.

At the Idaho Writers League you will:
* Hear presentations by well-published authors and knowledgeable others from the world of writing.
* Share original writings.
* Participate in small, encouraging, likeminded critique groups.
* Discuss writing techniques or problems you are having with your work.
* Enter IWL state writing contests if you choose.
* Be encouraged to attend the IWL state writers convention the last week-end in September.
* Be mentored by a caring, knowledgeable, sensitive group of writers.

By coming to one of our meetings you take the first step towards fulfilling your goals, nurturing your talent and possibly getting yourself published like these Coeur d'Alene Chapter Authors.

Nikki Arana - Poems and magazine publications
Stephen H. Buhner - Non-fiction books and magazines
Patti Dickinson - Fiction and non-fiction books
Judith A. Farrey - Editorial and poem publications
Karen Hayes - Fiction and non-fiction books, editorial, and magazine publications
Marion Lillie - Fiction books, editorial, and magazine publications
Janet See - Editorial publications and e-books
Mary Langer Smith aka Maryn Langer - Fiction books
Sandy Smith - Editorial publications and e-books

The goals of the Idaho Writers League are:

* To promote and maintain a high standard of literary output and to recognize accomplishments of Idaho writers.
* To stimulate public respect and support for the art and profession of writing.
* To provide a unified organization for writers and those with serious interests in writing and literary skills.
* To encourage new writing talent.
* To exchange ideas through the League publications and local and state meetings.
* To stimulate writing by means of contests and recognition awards and to encourage regional activity among neighboring chapters.

From Our Members:

Being a member of the Coeur d'Alene chapter of the Idaho Writers League is to surround oneself with talented poets and writers, determined through their work to maintain a tradition of literary excellence that was begun a half-century ago. The result on my writing is that I keep raising the bar.
Patti Dickinson

I was a member of the Idaho Writers League Twin Falls Chapter for 15 years. It was wonderful to be able to continue my membership in this organization when I moved to Coeur d'Alene six years ago. I find the support and opportunities for growth invaluable. For me, the writing itself doesn't get easier, and I need the loving support and honest critiquing I receive from the group.
Mary Langer Smith
aka Maryn Langer

In the Coeur d'Alene Chapter of Idaho Writers League, beginning writers find acceptance, encouragement and guidance, and practical help. But what I cherish most is the non-judgemental, constant prompting to do a little better, to reach a little higher. I have foune the members of the CDA Chapter to be a cornerstone of principle and purpose as I build my writing career.
Nikki Arana

When I joined the IWL, Coeur d'Alene Chapter, I found an audience for my own poems and prose. The bonus came when I listened to their work and found ways to improve mine.
Michael Marsden

About the IWL Coeur d'Alene Chapter

Updated: January 12, 2003