The Ames Writers Collective brings together writers and readers of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds to celebrate the essential art of the written and spoken word. Talented and committed working writers and authors teach and empower people of all skill levels to bring their stories to life. We foster conversation across cultural divides, building and uplifting communities through the art of storytelling, while advancing the literary arts in Ames, Iowa. Our mission is to create healthy communities through the art of writing.