Shawano Area Writers Association has moved its monthly evening meetings to the Shawano Recreation Center, 220 E. Division St., Shawano. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month from 6:00–7:30 p.m. The Recreation Center offers plenty of parking and is ADA accessible. Writers of all experience levels are welcome, and visitors are encouraged…
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SAW Announces New Meeting Time and Location
Shawano Area Writers has some exciting news to share. Following member feedback, a community poll on social media, and thoughtful discussion, SAW has approved a new meeting time and location. Going forward, we will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Domino’s in Shawano. This change shortens meetings…
Celebrating Young Writers: George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest Awards Ceremony Coming May 17
Each year, the George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest gives young writers across Shawano and Menominee Counties a chance to share their creativity, develop their craft, and be recognized for their work. Coordinated and sponsored by Shawano Area Writers, the contest invites students in grades 1–12 to submit original work in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.…
2023 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to all our winners! Fiction 1-2 1st Place – Leviyon Meverden 2nd Place – William Schlais 3rd Place – Decker Scholl H. M. – Sawyer Huntington H.M. – Ella Schmidt 3-4 1st Place – Zach Curran 2nd Place – Elizabeth Schlais 3rd Place – Skewnik Waukechon-Reiter H.M – Charlotte Johnson H.M. –…
2022 Student Contest Winners
Winning Students in the 2022 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest Fiction 1-2 Grade Group First Place – Kayleigh Withrow for, “A Haunted House Tour.” Second Place – Wesley Rush for, “Tour of a Haunted House in Florida.” Third Place – Kanen Oreskovic-Cotter for, “Tour of a Haunted House on a Sunday Night.”…
Winning students in the 2021 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest
This list was compiled by John J. Mutter, Jr. Fiction1-2 Grade GroupFirst Place – Holly Gee for, “Raining Cats and Dogs.” Second Place – Mila Cook for, “The Rainbow Horses.” Third Place – Gavin Springborn for, “The Crazy Mac and Cheese and Dog Story.” Honorable mentions – Bailey Wild for “The Snowmen That Came to…
SAW Meetings Held Virtually
Until further notice, SAW monthly meetings are being held via Zoom. For an invite, please email President, Terry C. Misfeldt at coach@brandirons.com.
Terra talks WordPress for Writers
At the December writers’ meeting, Terra L. Fletcher taught the group a few tips for starting a WordPress website. View her resources below for the complete presentation slidedeck and dates for upcoming classes. Terra’s Writers’ Resources
First Scholarship Recipient Awarded
Shawano Area Writers began sponsoring a scholarship program in 2018 for high school seniors planning to attend college and earn a degree in journalism, creative writing or a similar field. Our first recipient was Morgan Fregien, who was presented with a check for $1,000 at a luncheon in her honor on Thursday, June 21st. Morgan…
2018 writing contest winners
Poetry 1-4 Grade Group First Place – Nora Bushman – Wittenberg Elementary School Second Place – Jonas Bushman – Wittenberg Elementary School Third Place – Wyatt Bratz – Bowler Elementary School Honorable Mention – Laney Rich – Olga Brener Intermediate School Honorable Mention – Jonas Bushman – Wittenberg Elementary School 5-8 Grade Group First Place…