National Writers Series | 143 followers on LinkedIn. A nonprofit dedicated to hosting world-renowned authors in meaningful and inspiring conversations. Based in Michigan. | The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan, is a year-round book festival and a destination for conversations with today’s finest authors. We want to move our audiences toward an understanding of issues and communities that exist outside of our rural boundaries. And we want them to connect with each other inside the confines of the historic and beautiful City Opera House.