The next meeting of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library.
Tana is the Author Spotlight; the writing prompt is "a gift."
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 or older.
For more information, please email oawc@aol.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Holiday Party/Meeting
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Oshkosh Public Library for its annual holiday party. Please bring a wrapped White Elephant gift (something you don't use/need that is in excellent/new condition). Refreshments will be provided.
As usual, we'll be setting personal goals for 2010 so start thinking now about what writing goals you hope to accomplish next year.
At 11 a.m. we will open it up for author critiques and at 11:30, we’ll discuss Author Spotlight Bob B.’s piece on Christmas.
As usual, we'll be setting personal goals for 2010 so start thinking now about what writing goals you hope to accomplish next year.
At 11 a.m. we will open it up for author critiques and at 11:30, we’ll discuss Author Spotlight Bob B.’s piece on Christmas.
Elizabeth Gilbert in Madison
Catch a rare appearance by Elizabeth Gilbert, the "Queen of Quirk" and literary rock-star author of Eat, Pray, Love and the upcoming Committed. The former is a best-seller and being adapted to film, starring Julia Roberts. The latter will still be hot off the presses when the author arrives in Madison on Thursday, February 11.
And here's a special offer for Wisconsin Book Festival's patrons - 2 tickets for $50! Make it a gift for a loved one or yourself! Just use the code GIFT when you buy tickets at the Overture Center ticket office, order by phone at 608-258-4141 or buy online at overturecenter.com. Gift offer expires January 4, 2010.
A portion of proceeds from this performance benefits Wisconsin Book Festival.
And here's a special offer for Wisconsin Book Festival's patrons - 2 tickets for $50! Make it a gift for a loved one or yourself! Just use the code GIFT when you buy tickets at the Overture Center ticket office, order by phone at 608-258-4141 or buy online at overturecenter.com. Gift offer expires January 4, 2010.
A portion of proceeds from this performance benefits Wisconsin Book Festival.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Writer's Digest Writing Competition
Submissions are now being accepted for the 78th annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition.
There are 10 writing categories, including memoirs, poetry, short story, literary short story, inspirational and children's fiction. Cash prize awards for 1st to 10th place; 11th through 100 place receive a distinctive certificate.
Entry fee varies according to submission type and number of submissions; minimum fee is $15.
Deadline: May 14, 2010.
For complete rules and entry form, visit http://www.writersdigest.com/annual
There are 10 writing categories, including memoirs, poetry, short story, literary short story, inspirational and children's fiction. Cash prize awards for 1st to 10th place; 11th through 100 place receive a distinctive certificate.
Entry fee varies according to submission type and number of submissions; minimum fee is $15.
Deadline: May 14, 2010.
For complete rules and entry form, visit http://www.writersdigest.com/annual
WRWA Blog
Read up on what is going on with other writers through the state by checking out the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association blog at http://wrwaonline.blogspot.com
Of course, you can still read their newsletter and find out about state-wide events at their website, http://www.wrwa.net
Of course, you can still read their newsletter and find out about state-wide events at their website, http://www.wrwa.net
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Annual Holiday Party
The club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, for its annual holiday party at the Oshkosh Public Library. Please bring a wrapped White Elephant gift (something you don't use/need that is in excellent/new condition). Refreshments will be provided.
As usual, we'll be setting personal goals for 2010 so start thinking now about what writing goals you hope to accomplish next year. Remember: Deadlines are your friend!
As usual, we'll be setting personal goals for 2010 so start thinking now about what writing goals you hope to accomplish next year. Remember: Deadlines are your friend!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Meeting Reminder
The next meeting of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. The writing prompt is: He/she hates him too.
Dixie J. is the Spotlight Author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 and older. For more information, please email oawc@aol.com
Dixie J. is the Spotlight Author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 and older. For more information, please email oawc@aol.com
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