Midwest Writing Center Accepting Submissions To New Veteran’s Blog

DAVENPORT, Iowa - April 14, 2015 - PRLog -- The Midwest Writing Center, continuing in its an effort to help active and former military personnel express themselves through writing, has teamed up with Wordsy Woman, Jodie Toohey, to launch a new blog to feature their writing. The USA VETS Writer’s Studio Blog (http://usavetswritersstudio.blogspot.com/) is open to work in any genre up to ten pages under real or pseudo names. Posts will also be categorized to aid readers in finding topics that most interest them. A page of helpful resources for writers is also on the blog and will be updated regularly. Any questions can be directed to 563-324-1410 or jodie@wordsywoman.com.

“Our nation’s Veterans have so many stories to tell; stories that need to be put out in the world. Writing can also be an outlet for anyone trying to sort out their feelings and gain some perspective on a difficult period in their life. MWC just wants to give them a supportive environment to share their work if that’s what they choose,” says Jodie Toohey, who will be managing the blog. Submission guidelines are available at http://usavetswritersstudio.blogspot.com/p/submission-guidelines.html.

Midwest Writing Center is a non-profit organization located in Davenport, Iowa, with the mission of "fostering appreciation of the written word, supporting and educating its creators." MWC was founded over thirty years ago by David Collins and Evelyn Witter. It supports writing and promotes reading for all age levels through workshops, book signings, writing groups, readings, and other events. MWC is governed by a fifteen-member board of directors who depend greatly on their one employee, Executive Director Ryan Collins. It's also supported by valuable members, donors, sponsors, grantors, and generous volunteers.

Jodie Toohey is a member of MWC; she also volunteers and serves as Vice-President of its Board of Directors. She has taught several writing workshops including creative writing for beginners, making money writing online, and book marketing. She also has led and continues to lead a writing group for veterans. Jodie is the author of four published books; two poetry collections - Crush and Other Love Poems for Girls (2008; 2nd Edition 2015) and Other Side of Crazy (2013, 918studio) - and two novels - Missing Emily: Croatian Life Letters (2013) and Melody Madson - May It Please the Court? (2014). Her third novel, Taming the Twisted is planned for release later this year. When she's not writing poetry or fiction, Jodie helps people say what they want to say for themselves through her Wordsy Woman company.