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The Beginnings
When National Writers Series co-founder Doug Stanton was a young student and aspiring author, a local benefactor offered to help fund his final year at Interlochen Arts Academy, where he was a creative writing and theater major. “Having such an experience when I was a teenager,” says Stanton, “literally changed my life. I’ve ...

July 26, 2021
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Theft, Lies, Immigration and Love:The National Writers Series presents"An Evening with Susie Yang"on August 5th
Author Susie Yang joins the National Writers Series on August 5th to discuss her breakout hit novel, White Ivy.
Named one of the Best Books of 2020 by USA Today and longlisted ...

In many ways, from a financial viability standpoint, and even from a 21st-century American cultural plausibility standpoint, the remarkable success of Traverse City’s National Writers Series doesn’t make sense.

July 13, 2021
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The National Writers Series Presents"An Evening with Megan Miranda"on July 22nd at 7pm ET
The National Writers Series is thrilled to announce that New York Times #1best-selling author Megan Miranda will join us for a virtual event on July 22nd! We'll be discussing her newest thriller, Such a ...

After more than a year, the National Writers Series is bringing back live shows!
In August, the popular event will be returning to the City Opera House stage.
The first in-person guest author will be John U. Bacon.
During the event, Bacon will be discussing his newest book Let Them Lead.


Earlier this month, the National Writers Series (NWS) kicked off their summer event series!
There are still so many great authors and books to be highlighted throughout the rest of the summer.
‘The four’s Xavier Hershovitz caught up with the National Writers Series executive director Jillian Manning.

June 15, 2021
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#1 Best-Selling Author Emily Henry joins the National Writers Series on Thursday, June 24
The National Writers Series of Traverse City takes the 2021 Summer Season on a sunny holiday with People We Meet on Vacation by best-selling author Emily Henry.
Critical praise is already pouring in ...