Technology and AI 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
If you have additions or corrections to this list, please email it to kansasauthorsclub AT gmail DOT com.
El Dorado
Prairie Quill Writers (Critique Group)
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 1-3 pm
Participants bring pieces to read and for the group to critique.
Location: Reliant Bookstore 144 N. Vine
Write Time (Free Writing Group)
Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 1-3 pm
After a short time of discussing writing, participants write on their current projects.
Location: Reliant Bookstore 144 N. Vine
Prairie Quill Writers (Critique Group)
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 1-3 pm
Participants bring pieces to read and for the group to critique.
Location: Reliant Bookstore 144 N. Vine
Write Time (Free Writing Group)
Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 1-3 pm
After a short time of discussing writing, participants write on their current projects.
Location: Reliant Bookstore 144 N. Vine
Emporia
Emporia Writers Group
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 5-7pm
Meetings feature a presenter and various writing-related activities. Additional gatherings, less formal, as annonced.
Location: United Methodist Church at 9th & Merchant
Emporia Chair: Lindsey Bartlett
Secretary/Historain: Tracy Million Simmons
Calendar: Michelle Zumbrum
Emporia Writers Group
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 5-7pm
Meetings feature a presenter and various writing-related activities. Additional gatherings, less formal, as annonced.
Location: United Methodist Church at 9th & Merchant
Emporia Chair: Lindsey Bartlett
Secretary/Historain: Tracy Million Simmons
Calendar: Michelle Zumbrum
Hutchinson
Kansas Authors Club - Hutchinson Area Chapter
Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday every month (except December), online via Zoom at 1:30 pm. For those who want to gather in person, members & guests meet at the Hutchinson Community College or 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 pm. For those who want to gather in person, members & guests meet at the Hutchinson Community College or 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
Lawrence
Kansas Authors Club - Lawrence Area Chapter
When: 4th (or final) Saturdays, 11 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 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
The Sunrise Project Writing Group meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 6-8pm at 1501 Learnard in Lawrence, Kansas. Facilitated by member Iris Craver. Open to anyone interested in creative, expressive writing. Not a critique group.
The Power of Poetry Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2-3pm 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 Power of Poetry Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2-3pm 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, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas.
More information can be found here.
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, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas.
More information can be found here.
Salina
Ad Astra Books & Coffee House Open Mic
Ad Astra Books & Coffee House (135 N. Santa Fe Ave, Salina) hosts an open mic poetry event every second Friday of the month.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
KAC members are invited to arrive 6:30 minutes early for a meetup.
Ad Astra Books & Coffee House Open Mic
Ad Astra Books & Coffee House (135 N. Santa Fe Ave, Salina) hosts an open mic poetry event every second Friday of the month.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
KAC members are invited to arrive 6:30 minutes early for a meetup.
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
Kansas Authors Club - Wichita Area Chapter
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 pm.
Wichita Chapter President: Sandee Taylor
Vice President: Samantha Barrett
Secretary: Connie White
Treasurer: Tyler Henning
Wichita has groups of poets who meet regularly in various Wichita locations.
Zoom Critique Groups: D5 has two Zoom based critique groups which meet monthly. Sunflower Writers meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
Sunflower Scribes meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
For more information, contact Sandee Taylor.
Kansas Authors Club - Wichita Area Chapter
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 pm.
Wichita Chapter President: Sandee Taylor
Vice President: Samantha Barrett
Secretary: Connie White
Treasurer: Tyler Henning
Wichita has groups of poets who meet regularly in various Wichita locations.
Zoom Critique Groups: D5 has two Zoom based critique groups which meet monthly. Sunflower Writers meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
Sunflower Scribes meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
For more information, contact Sandee Taylor.