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Since its beginnings in 2000, Ludington Visiting Writers (LVW) has realized two major accomplishments – 1) bringing cultural and economic enrichment to a small, culturally-underserved Michigan town, and 2) providing a lively forum for Michigan poets and writers.    

What makes LVW uncommon is its independence – it is not a part of any college, university, or larger arts organization, showing how much can be accomplished with a grand vision on limited resources.

LVW is committed to Michigan poets and writers.  Under the direction of founder/director George Dila, LVW has established an ongoing Reading Series, which has brought over 70 noted Michigan poets, fiction and creative nonfiction writers to Ludington for readings which are always free and open to the public; developed annual writing conferences; provided local schools and libraries with noted Michigan poets and writers for student workshops; and assumed the publishing of Driftwood, a literary review dedicated to Michigan poets and fiction writers. LVW’s also created two Ludington Poetry Festivals, in May 2004 and May 2006, bringing to Ludington many noted Michigan poets for weekends of readings, workshops, panel discussions, and fellowship.  LVWs conference and festivals draw participants and audiences from across the state. 

LVW has been on hiatus since the fall of 2006, so that its director, George Dila, can re-focus on his own writing.  New programs are now being planned for the fall of 2008.

Photos from Ludington Poetry Feast 2006: From top - George bloviates, Jack Ridl reads, Judith Minty reads.  Click here for more photos from Ludington Poetry Feast 2006.

Click for a complete list of writers who have come to Ludington as part of our Reading Series, conferences, or festivals.