Call for Proposals - Lakefly Writers Conference

The Lakefly Planning Committee is accepting proposals for the 2024 Lakefly Writers Conference, May 3 and 4, at the Oshkosh Convention Center.

The committee is especially interested in speakers who can teach a particular writing technique to beginning and mid-level authors, regardless of genre. Topics could include foreshadowing, character development, or building tension.

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 2023 schedule at https://lakeflywriters.org/2023-conference-schedule/

Proposals may be submitted electronically to: lakeflywriters at gmail dot com.

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