NaNoWriMo Kick-off Party - Nov. 1

You’ve committed to writing a novel this month – members of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will see that you get off to a great start. Come with paper or laptop and be ready to write! Located in the First Floor Reading Room. As with all our programs, the event is free and  open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

The Oshkosh Public Library is an official destination for National Novel Writing Month. Writers are invited to hunker down anywhere in the library throughout November, but be sure to visit the First Floor Reading Room, where you will find plot ninjas, handouts and other materials to keep you inspired. 

NaNoWriMo events are sponsored by the Oshkosh Public Library in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Writers Club, with generous funding from the Friends of the Oshkosh Public Library.

No meeting this month but please join us...

There's five Saturdays in October so we won't be meeting again until Saturday, Nov. 7. That said, please join us to kick-off National Novel Writing Month at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 in the first floor reading room. You're welcome to join us for the writing session even if you're writing for something other than NaNoWriMo. Snacks will be served.

A complete schedule of NaNoWriMo events is at: http://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/nationalnovelwritingmonthevents

Oshkosh Area Writers Club: FAQs

Who can join?
Meetings are open to anyone 17 and older. We get a mix of people writing in various genres at different skill levels. 

Is there a membership fee?
No. But it would be appreciated if you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

When/where does the club meet? 
We meet at 10 a.m. the first and third Saturday of each month in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave.

How many members are there?
There are about 12 core people, others come and go as life allows. Meetings can have as few as 10 and as many as 22 people. Some are beginning writers, others have been published and a few have agents/book contracts.

How do the meetings work?
Meetings start with short introductions and general announcements. Then we begin critiques - a person reads their work aloud (usually 5 pages or less, 8 copies are appreciated but not required) and we critique it. We have a critique form we use so we can be sure the author gets both positive feedback and constructive criticism. Not everyone reads at every meeting; the order of readers is determined by arrival times - first person to come is the first to read. Meetings end at noon, even if there are still waiting people to read.

We do make special arrangements for people with completed manuscripts or compilations - anything that is too long to read during a meeting.

What else does the club do?
During the year, we host free programs at the library - including author visits and National Novel Writing Month write-ins every November. We also co-sponsor the Lakefly Writers Conference each May at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Coming in 2016: a public access television show called Author Showcase created by two of our members.

Still not sure if we're right for you? You best bet is to come to a meeting and see how we fit!

Murder and Mayhem in Milwaukee

There is still time to register for Murder and Mayhem in Milwaukee Crime Fiction Festival on Nov. 7th. Price in only $40; speakers include Wendy Corsi Staub, Rob Hart, Andrew Grant, Laura Benedict and many more!

Meeting Reminder: Oct. 17

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library. As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.

Beginners Guide to #NaNoWriMo2015

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will host a "beginner's guide" to National Novel Writing Month. The event is free and open to all ages!

What is NaNoWriMo? 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

What is National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo)? The largest writing project on the planet! What’s that? You have little or no writing experience? No problem! We’ll give you tips and tricks to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Think you can’t do it? Oh yes you can!

Oshkosh Goes #NaNoWriMo2015

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club is hosting the following special events at the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave. All events are free and open to the public.

What is NaNoWriMo? 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Lower level meeting room

What is National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo)? The largest writing project on the planet! What’s that? You have little or no writing experience? No problem! We’ll give you tips and tricks to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Think you can’t do it? Oh yes you can!

Kick-off Party 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 First Floor Reading Room

You’ve committed to writing a novel this month – we’ll see that you get off to a great start. Come with paper or laptop and be ready to write! Refreshments will be served.

A Night of Writing Dangerously 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 First Floor Reading 

Room Tonight’s goal is to write 1000 words. Maybe you’ll only write 200. The point is, you don’t have to write alone. Join us for light snacks and heavy whining – then it’s time to start writing! Note: The Library will be closed to the general public; use main entrance adjacent to parking lot.

Halfway Home 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 First Floor Reading Room

Are you over 25,000 words at this point? Whether you are or not, stop in and write with friends. Remember: it’s about quantity, not quality. We’ll help you silence your inner editor so you can add words and get closer to your goal.

Sugar Rush 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 First Floor Reading Room 

So many donuts…so few words. Fuel your writing with juice and bakery items. The goal this morning: Get your word count higher than your blood sugar level!

“Thank Goodness It’s Over” Party 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 First Floor Reading Room 

Join your fellow authors in a celebration of your effort, win or lose. Refreshments will be provided.

Events are sponsored by the Oshkosh Public Library in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Writers Club and would not be possible without funding from the Friends of the Oshkosh Public Library.