The Writers Guild at Bloomington is an association of writers committed to mutual support and the professional development of their craft. Its mission is to foster interaction among writers as well as other artists, educators, and the Monroe County public, thereby enhancing the vibrancy of the arts and the writing community in the greater Bloomington area.
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The Writers Guild at Bloomington is offering:
The Ryser Scholarship to Writers Guild members to attend a writing workshop or conference in 2025!
The scholarship will cover costs up to $500.
Workshops and conferences may cover any literary pursuit, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and memoir. Possible in-person workshops include, but are not limited to, the IU Writers Conference in Bloomington, A Gathering of Writers at Indiana Writers Center, Indianapolis. Virtual workshops such as those offered by Odyssey Writing and out-of-state conferences such as those offered by the Highlights Foundation are also eligible.
If you have any questions, or to receive an application form, please contact Wendy Teller at ryseraward@writersguildbloomington.com
Deadline to apply is December 31, 2024
About the Ryser Scholarship
The Ryser Scholarship is named for Joan Ryser, an English teacher who taught at Bloomington High School South for many years. Before she passed away, she instructed her children to direct memorial contributions to a local program to encourage writers. The Writers Guild was honored to be the recipient, and created an ongoing scholarship to help writers attend a workshop or conference. Each year we offer this award to one of the following: an English teacher, a junior or high school student, a member of the Writers Guild at Bloomington.
WFIU is doing a series of broad/podcasts celebrating Jenny Kander with three special “Jenny” Poets Weave episodes.
The first was December 15 (listen to here: https://indianapublicmedia.org/poetsweave/jelly-donuts.php).
Upcoming episodes will air March 30 and May 11.
See Stephen King’s Misery live on stage
Constellation Stage & Screen, January 30 – February 16
Waldron Auditorium, 
downtown Bloomington
Following a near-fatal car accident, a world-famous novelist finds himself in a strange house being nursed back to health by his “Number One Fan.” But as her love for his work turns to dangerous obsession, he realizes he must plot his greatest story yet: how to escape with his life. This spine-tingling Stephen King classic, adapted for the stage by two-time Academy Award-winner William Goldman, will grip you until the very end!
For showtimes, tickets, and more information, visit https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/misery/
*Featuring Pay What You Will Thursdays*
Writers Guild at Bloomington
Monthly Business Meeting
Monroe County Public Library – Downtown
Room 214
January 18 2025
3 to 4:30 pm