Meeting reminder - Sept. 3

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library. New members are always welcome!

This September marks the 20th anniversary of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club! 

To celebrate, there will be snacks and good cheer at our Sept. 17 meeting. Stay tuned for details!

Meeting reminder - Aug. 20

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library. 

New members welcome!

Lakefly: Call for Proposals

The Lakefly Planning Committee is accepting proposals for the 2023 Lakefly Writers Conference, May 5 and 6, at the Oshkosh Convention Center.

They are especially looking for speakers addressing the needs of beginning and mid-level authors. Topics could include but are not limited to writing techniques, contracts and other legalities, emerging technologies, and publishing trends. 

Programs are 50 minutes long with an expected attendance of 25-35 participants. 

Proposals should include a short bio (what makes you qualified to talk on the proposed subject); program title and description; and two take-aways (what will a writer learn from your presentation). More than one pitch can be submitted together. 

Please include links to your blog, website and/or other online content that can be reviewed by the committee

Speakers receive a small stipend and an exhibitor table. Speakers traveling more than 50 miles are eligible for a hotel room; other travel expenses are not covered.

For a sample of the types of programs held in the past, please review the 2022 schedule.

Proposals may be sent to Ruth Percey at the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh WI 54901 or submitted electronically to: lakeflywriters at gmail dot com. 

The Lakefly Writers Conference is sponsored by the Oshkosh Public Library in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Writers Club and the Wisconsin Writers Association. 

Creative Wisconsin Magazine open for submissions

Creative Wisconsin Magazine September edition is open for submission through August 15!

Writers who are members of any writing organization are welcome to submit. Please include a 2-sentence bio with each submission. Attach your Word doc or docx, or paste your submission in the body of your email. Please send material or ask questions via email to submit at wiwrite dot org. For the full guidelines, please see the website. 

What they are looking for:

Previously unpublished (posted once on a blog or your own website is not considered previously published):

·      Poetry (up to about 25 lines, please; ask about longer pieces)

·      Short fiction – up to 2,000 words

·      Book reviews – up to 500 words

·      Essays/Advice/How to/Filler anecdotes – up to 1,500 words

·      Interviews – up to 1,500 words

·      Artwork/photography (must be able to submit hi res work) Art to feature for the covers are most welcome.

·      News of your publication or contest wins or interviews or intriguing blogs.

Meeting Reminder - Aug. 6

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older. Writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome to join our writing community!

WWA Fall Conference

An almost unbelievable line up of 17 authors and literary trade professionals will be showcased at the Wisconsin Writers Association's 2022 Annual Conference. 

The Craft of Writing: Celebrating Northland Diversity and Nature will be held September 30 – October 1 at Barker’s Island Inn and Conference Center in Superior. 

It’s a stunning venue, and you’ll be able to tap in to the expertise of award-winning writers and panelists while being inspired by the glorious fall colors that will beckon you to our northern shores. Register here. 

Tell others. Above all, mark your calendars and go online to snag the best early-bird rates - TODAY!