Meeting reminder - Feb. 3

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library. 

 

The majority of the meeting will be spent on critiques of submissions to the Oshkosh Public Library's 2024 Young Authors program.

2024 Lakefly Writing Contests

The Lakefly Writers Conference is accepting submissions for the 2024 Lakefly Writing Contests. 

Cash prizes; no entry free. Deadline is March 4. Sorry, open to Wisconsin residents only!

 For details and submission guidelines, please click here.

Author Visit - Tammy Borden

Menasha Public Library is hosting Tammy Borden, author of Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. 

 

 

Tammy Borden is a professional copywriter turned novelist. Her latest World War II historical fiction novel shares the compelling true story of her mother growing up under Nazi rule. An engaging and evocative novel, Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany, represents a missing piece of World War II history—an average German girl's perspective. 

 

The event is free and open to the public. 

Wisconsin Writers Clubs

Writing is hard work, but you don't have to struggle alone. Joining a writers club is one of the best decisions you can make to hone your craft. A good writers group should provide support/encouragement and give meaningful feedback on your work. 

If you're interested in joining a club but don't live in the Oshkosh area, The Wisconsin Writers Association has a wonderful list of writing clubs through the state.

 Don't see one in your area? Here's ten tips to help you start a writing group.

Meeting reminder - Jan. 20

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

Also, we're sad to announce the passing of member Eric Nienass (Haunted Barracks); his obit can be found at Konrad-Behlman.

Calling Young Oshkosh Authors

Is there a young budding writer in your life?
 
The Oshkosh Public Library is accepting submissions from kids ages kindergarten through high school through Feb. 1 for inclusion in a published anthology as part of their Young Authors program.  Help kids explore their imaginations, develop their writing skills and build self-confidence through the art of storytelling!
 
For details and submission guidelines, please click here.
 

 

 

Oshkosh Area Writers Club FAQs

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

Is there a membership fee?

 
No. But it would be appreciated if you like us on Facebook! 

 

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.

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 (5 minutes or less; time yourself at home if necessary), followed by a group critique. Not everyone reads at every meeting, so it's okay to attend, but not share your writing. If you do plan to read, please bring six copies of your work to share.

We also 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 and in the community - including open mics, author visits and writing workshops. We also co-sponsor the Lakefly Writers Conference each May at the Oshkosh Convention Center.
 
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library. 

 

Join us!