Technology can help you write, but it can’t give you a pat on the back or a hug. It can’t encourage you or say, "You’ve got this!" when you're feeling unmotivated.
Kansas Authors Club is pleased to bring monthly writing programs to members across the state and beyond. We are proud to offer annual contests for writers of all ages and annual book awards recognizing the best of the best in Kansas literature. But we also believe that there is no substitute for getting together, face to face, to write together, to learn together, to share our work in creative and supportive environments. Our annual fall gathering is proof that even introverted writers benefit from time spent together.
That's why we are embarking on transitioning away from our old district designations to creating City Chapters and Writing Groups across the state of Kansas. We are a work in progress, and we invite you to become part of our story.
Kansas Authors Club is pleased to bring monthly writing programs to members across the state and beyond. We are proud to offer annual contests for writers of all ages and annual book awards recognizing the best of the best in Kansas literature. But we also believe that there is no substitute for getting together, face to face, to write together, to learn together, to share our work in creative and supportive environments. Our annual fall gathering is proof that even introverted writers benefit from time spent together.
That's why we are embarking on transitioning away from our old district designations to creating City Chapters and Writing Groups across the state of Kansas. We are a work in progress, and we invite you to become part of our story.
Kansas Authors Club Meetings by City
Kansas at Large
Kansas Authors Club Monthly Programs (via Zoom)
Members are encouraged to attend via city chapter, where available, and/or via Zoom from the comfort of their own homes.
3rd Saturdays of each month
Program Start Time: 1:30pm, expected to take approximately one hour per program (30- to 40-minute presentations followed by 15-20 minutes Q&A and announcements.
Link to Monthly Programs
Members are encouraged to attend via city chapter, where available, and/or via Zoom from the comfort of their own homes.
3rd Saturdays of each month
Program Start Time: 1:30pm, expected to take approximately one hour per program (30- to 40-minute presentations followed by 15-20 minutes Q&A and announcements.
Link to Monthly Programs
Kansas Authors Club Social (a Zoom meet up)
2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 pm CST
Zoom Link provided in monthly email newsletters and here (sign-in required).
2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 pm CST
- 7:00-7:10pm – we check in, say hello, celebrate victories
- 7:10-7:30pm – discussion or Q&A
- 7:30-7:55 – share in order of sign-up. Plan on no more than 3 minutes. If there is plenty of time, attendees will get a 2nd opportunity to read.
Zoom Link provided in monthly email newsletters and here (sign-in required).
Dodge City
No current information for Dodge City meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Dodge City? Let us know!
No current information for Dodge City meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Dodge City? Let us know!
El Dorado
Butler Writers: a Chapter of Kansas Authors Club
Meeting: the Friday before the KAC monthly meeting (generally the 3rd Friday)
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Meetings feature authors sharing current writings, questions, information, and various writing-related activities.
Location: Butler County Community College, Building 1500, Room 121
Butler Writers Chair: Sandra Lou Taylor
Butler Writers: a Chapter of Kansas Authors Club
Meeting: the Friday before the KAC monthly meeting (generally the 3rd Friday)
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Meetings feature authors sharing current writings, questions, information, and various writing-related activities.
Location: Butler County Community College, Building 1500, Room 121
Butler Writers Chair: Sandra Lou Taylor
Emporia
Emporia Writers Group
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Meetings feature a presenter and various writing-related activities. Additional gatherings, less formal, as announced.
Location: United Methodist Church at 9th & Merchant
Emporia Chair: Lindsey Bartlett
Secretary/Historian: Tracy Million Simmons
Calendar: Michelle Zumbrum
Emporia Writers Group
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Meetings feature a presenter and various writing-related activities. Additional gatherings, less formal, as announced.
Location: United Methodist Church at 9th & Merchant
Emporia Chair: Lindsey Bartlett
Secretary/Historian: Tracy Million Simmons
Calendar: Michelle Zumbrum
Garden City
No current information for Garden City meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Garden City? Let us know!
No current information for Garden City meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Garden City? Let us know!
Hays
No current information for Hays meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Hays? Let us know!
No current information for Hays meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Hays? Let us know!
Hutchinson
Kansas Authors Club - Hutchinson Area Chapter
Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday every month (except December), online via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. For those who want to gather in person, members & guests meet at the Hutchinson Public Library. These gatherings happen directly after the statewide meeting and may include reading roundtables, activities, member updates, and more.
Hutchinson Chapter President: Melody J. Cole
Vice President: Jared Vaughn
Secretary / Treasurer: Karis Ens
Social Media Coordinator / Webmaster: Cat Webling
Kansas Authors Club - Hutchinson Area Chapter
Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday every month (except December), online via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. For those who want to gather in person, members & guests meet at the Hutchinson Public Library. These gatherings happen directly after the statewide meeting and may include reading roundtables, activities, member updates, and more.
Hutchinson Chapter President: Melody J. Cole
Vice President: Jared Vaughn
Secretary / Treasurer: Karis Ens
Social Media Coordinator / Webmaster: Cat Webling
Kansas City Metro Area
No current information for Kansas City area meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club near Kansas City? Let us know!
No current information for Kansas City area meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club near Kansas City? Let us know!
Lawrence
Kansas Authors Club - Lawrence Area Chapter
When: 4th (or final) Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Meeting Room A (lower level) Lawrence
Lawrence Chapter President: Micki Carroll - 785-843-1849
Secretary: Cheryl Heide
Program Managers: Amber Fraley, Kimberly Ashley
Kansas Authors Club - Lawrence Area Chapter
When: 4th (or final) Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Meeting Room A (lower level) Lawrence
Lawrence Chapter President: Micki Carroll - 785-843-1849
Secretary: Cheryl Heide
Program Managers: Amber Fraley, Kimberly Ashley
New from the Lawrence Area Chapter in 2026:
Lawrence Book Festival, coming May 3, 2026. Click here to learn more.
Lawrence Book Festival, coming May 3, 2026. Click here to learn more.
The Sunrise Project Writing Group meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 4th and Elm in North Lawrence, Kansas. Facilitated by member Iris Craver. Open to anyone interested in creative, expressive writing. Not a critique group. Please register by emailing [email protected]
The Write Time meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at The Senior Center, corner of 8th and Vermont. Facilitated by member Iris Craver. Open to anyone interested in creative, expressive writing. Not a critique group.
The Write Time meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at The Senior Center, corner of 8th and Vermont. Facilitated by member Iris Craver. Open to anyone interested in creative, expressive writing. Not a critique group.
Manhattan
Manhattan Writing Group
The Manhattan Writing Group meets every other Thursday from 5:30 till 7:00 in the evening at the Manhattan Public Library, (Groesbeck Meeting Room or auditorium or one of the study rooms -- ask at the desk to find us) 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas.
Meeting dates for 2026 are January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16, & 30, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24, October 8 and 22, November 5 & 19, and December 3 & 17.
Kristine Polansky is the current group coordinator.
Manhattan Writing Group
The Manhattan Writing Group meets every other Thursday from 5:30 till 7:00 in the evening at the Manhattan Public Library, (Groesbeck Meeting Room or auditorium or one of the study rooms -- ask at the desk to find us) 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas.
Meeting dates for 2026 are January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16, & 30, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24, October 8 and 22, November 5 & 19, and December 3 & 17.
Kristine Polansky is the current group coordinator.
Newton
Newton Writing Group meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th Street, Newton.
Amy Kliewer is the current group coordinator.
Newton Writing Group meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th Street, Newton.
Amy Kliewer is the current group coordinator.
Overland Park
No current information for Overland Park meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Overland Park? Let us know!
No current information for Overland Park meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Overland Park? Let us know!
Salina
No current information for Salina meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Salina? Let us know!
No current information for Salina meetings. Would you like to be a contact for Kansas Authors Club in Salina? Let us know!
Topeka
Kansas Authors Club - Topeka Area Chapter
Topeka Chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month via Zoom and/or in person at the Topeka Shawnee County Library in Topeka. Meetings start at 1:30 pm with the state program. The current plan is to embrace a hybrid of virtual and in-person meetings.
Additional details on the District 1 Facebook Page
Topeka Chapter President: Barbara Waterman-Peters
Vice President: Duane Johnson
Treasurer: Duane Johnson
Secretary: Samantha Morrison
Kansas Authors Club - Topeka Area Chapter
Topeka Chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month via Zoom and/or in person at the Topeka Shawnee County Library in Topeka. Meetings start at 1:30 pm with the state program. The current plan is to embrace a hybrid of virtual and in-person meetings.
Additional details on the District 1 Facebook Page
Topeka Chapter President: Barbara Waterman-Peters
Vice President: Duane Johnson
Treasurer: Duane Johnson
Secretary: Samantha Morrison
Words in the Wind open mic meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at Round Table Bookstore in NOTO, beginning at 6:15 and alternating prose and poetry each month.
Additional details on the District 1 Facebook Page
Wichita
Wichita Authors: a Chapter of Kansas Authors Club
Wichita Chapter meetings are available on Zoom or in person. In person meetings for 2024 will be held at Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita. Zoom links are available in the D5 newsletters. All meetings are on the third Saturday of the month and start at 1:30 p.m.
Wichita Chapter President: Jeanice Davis
Vice President: Julie Ann Baker Brin
Secretary: Tammy Hader
Treasurer: Abbi Lee
Membership: Nancy Ogle
Technology: Aaron Saoirse
Refreshments: Amy Boyd
Writers in Community: Tammy Hader and Janice Northerns
Wichita Authors: a Chapter of Kansas Authors Club
Wichita Chapter meetings are available on Zoom or in person. In person meetings for 2024 will be held at Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita. Zoom links are available in the D5 newsletters. All meetings are on the third Saturday of the month and start at 1:30 p.m.
Wichita Chapter President: Jeanice Davis
Vice President: Julie Ann Baker Brin
Secretary: Tammy Hader
Treasurer: Abbi Lee
Membership: Nancy Ogle
Technology: Aaron Saoirse
Refreshments: Amy Boyd
Writers in Community: Tammy Hader and Janice Northerns