Monthly Meetings

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom from September-May and feature publishing experts on marketing, distribution, writing, editing, production, publishing law, and more.

Upcoming Meetings

February 2026: Archiving and Literary Estates with Jason Aukerman, Ph.D., Director of the Ray Bradbury Center

March 2026: Public Relations with Sean C.W. Korsgaard

Notes and past meetings

Midwest Book Awards

The Midwest Book Awards is a competition for excellence in books. The awards recognize creativity in content and execution, overall book quality, and the book’s unique contribution to its subject area.

Upcoming Dates and Notices

Submissions for the Midwest Book Awards are open through March 15, 2026.