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NewTown Writers is a gay and lesbian writers' salon based in Chicago, Illinois, and holds fortnightly workshop-style meetings where members share works-in-progress. With a mission of fostering gay literature, NewTown Writers publishes the literary anthology Off The Rocks and the e-zine Swell.

Special Announcement: Playwright Workshop

New Town Writers encourages playwrights, translators of theatrical pieces, songwriters whose songs are originally meant for inclusion in a stage work, and others, to attend workshop meetings at Gerber-Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, please see Upcoming Events page at right. For further information Contact Bruce Kamsler By Email

Since its founding in 1980, NewTown Writers has guided countless writers in finding their literary voices. Members include award-winning authors with many publishing credits, as well as emerging writers sharing their first effort.

Read Windy City Times interview with founding member Randy Gresham celebrating the NTW 25th Anniversary.

We invite you to browse these pages to learn more about NewTown Writers, its history, its mission, and its literary offerings. When you decide to join NewTown Writers please click here to view Membership Signup details.

Incorporated in 1988, NewTown Writers, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation.

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