The History of Front Street Writers
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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: An Evening with Susie Yang
July 26, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 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 for the […]
Never-Ending Story (Traverse Magazine, 2012)
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.
PRESS RELEASE: An Evening with Megan Miranda
July 13, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 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 Quiet […]
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing “An Evening with Emily Henry”
June 15, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: #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 for the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing “An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer”
June 1, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Writers Series Presents: An Evening With Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, June 10 The National Writers Series of Traverse City is honored to kick off our 2021 Summer Season of author events with a true literary sensation: Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass. As a botanist, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing “An Evening with Mary Doria Russell”
May 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Writers Series Presents:An Evening With Mary Doria Russellon Wednesday, May 26 The National Writers Series of Traverse City closes their Spring Season with one of their best guests yet: Mary Doria Russell, the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of books like The Sparrow, Dreamers of […]
Press Release: An Evening with Rochelle Riley
The National Writers Series Presents: An Evening With Rochelle Riley on Thursday, May 13 Every famous person, every hero, every icon throughout history was once a child. And as children, we all go through triumphs and trials that shape us into the adults we become. Those childhood experiences are the focus of author Rochelle Riley’s […]
FAQ: Shopping on the NWS Website
Shopping Cart FAQ Hello folks! We are so excited to be introducing an all-new way for you to sign up for events, order books, and get your hands on some delicious Morsels. Below, we’ve put together an FAQ to address some of the changes. EVENTS Q1: Where do I find new events?A: Head to Events […]
Press Release: An Evening with Chris Bohjalian
The National Writers Series Presents: An Evening With Chris Bohjalian on Thursday, April 29 One week before the official release of his new novel Hour of the Witch, #1 New York Times best selling author Chris Bohjalian will join the National Writers Series of Traverse City on Thursday, April 29th. It’s been a busy few […]
