Oshkosh Area Writers Club FAQs
Covid-19 Edition
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 via Zoom.
Zoom meeting details are included in a meeting reminder email sent out prior to each meeting. If you'd like to be on our email list, please contact Ruth --> oawc at aol dot com
How many members are there?
There are about 8 core members, others come and go as life allows. Meetings can have as few as 8 and as many as 20 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 writer reads their work aloud (limit of 5 pages or less) and members critique it, focusing on two things that were well done and two things that need improvement. Meetings end promptly at noon.
Note: We 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?
Prior to Covid-19, we hosted 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 and have a public access television show called Author Showcase created by two of our members. All of these events are currently suspended indefinitely.
Still not sure if we're right for you? You best bet is to attend a meeting and see how we fit!
Covid-19 Edition
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 via Zoom.
Zoom meeting details are included in a meeting reminder email sent out prior to each meeting. If you'd like to be on our email list, please contact Ruth --> oawc at aol dot com
How many members are there?
There are about 8 core members, others come and go as life allows. Meetings can have as few as 8 and as many as 20 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 writer reads their work aloud (limit of 5 pages or less) and members critique it, focusing on two things that were well done and two things that need improvement. Meetings end promptly at noon.
Note: We 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?
Prior to Covid-19, we hosted 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 and have a public access television show called Author Showcase created by two of our members. All of these events are currently suspended indefinitely.
Still not sure if we're right for you? You best bet is to attend a meeting and see how we fit!
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