It's with a saddened heart that we announce the passing of one of the writers club's original members, Karl Schulz. He was a wonderful poet and storyteller...a true raconteur! Our sympathies to his Pat, and the rest of this family.
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Meeting reminder - June 1st
Just a reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Laurie is the Spotlight Author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Jade Ring Contest
The deadline for the Jade Ring Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Writers Association, is June 15. Some details below:
PRIZES
First Place: $100
Second Place: $70
Third Place: $40
Honorable Mention: Certificate
CATEGORIES
Fiction: For Young People: 2,000 Words For Adults: 5,000 Words
Nonfiction: Essay: 1,500 Words Memoir/Reminiscence: 1,500 words
Poetry: Formal: 1 poem no more than 75 lines
Free Verse: 1 poem no more than 75 lines
For full details, visit: www.wiwrite.org
PRIZES
First Place: $100
Second Place: $70
Third Place: $40
Honorable Mention: Certificate
CATEGORIES
Fiction: For Young People: 2,000 Words For Adults: 5,000 Words
Nonfiction: Essay: 1,500 Words Memoir/Reminiscence: 1,500 words
Poetry: Formal: 1 poem no more than 75 lines
Free Verse: 1 poem no more than 75 lines
For full details, visit: www.wiwrite.org
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
2013 Lakefly Literary Conference
About 90 people attended the Lakefly Literary Conference, May 10-11 in downtown Oshkosh. Speakers included poet Max Garland, screenwriter James Strauss, horror writer Mort Castle, and CNN writer/novelist John DeDakis.
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club is proud to have been a partner in this event and we look forward to assisting with the 2014 conference.
Photos highlights of the Lakefly Literary Conference are on its Facebook Page.
Go to www.lakeflylit.org to read the winning writing contest entries. Almost $1000 was awarded in cash prizes; be sure to enter in 2014!
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club is proud to have been a partner in this event and we look forward to assisting with the 2014 conference.
Photos highlights of the Lakefly Literary Conference are on its Facebook Page.
Go to www.lakeflylit.org to read the winning writing contest entries. Almost $1000 was awarded in cash prizes; be sure to enter in 2014!
Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. There is no Spotlight Author. Upcoming Spotlight Authors are Laurie M. on June 1st and Chuck on June 15.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20th in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. We will be joined by six UW-Oshkosh students to judge contest entries for the city-wide Create-A-Book contest for students in grades 3 through 5th. Sub sandwiches will be served about 11 a.m.
There is still time to register for the Lakefly Literary Conference, May 10-11 at the Oshkosh Convention Center. A newly added feature: Susan Banganz from Prism Book Group is offering free, 15-minute pitches for romance writers. For more information, visit www.lakeflylit.org
Also, tickets are on sale for Michael Perry and The Long Beds, on Friday, May 10th at the Grand Opera House; only $25! Order tickets.
There is still time to register for the Lakefly Literary Conference, May 10-11 at the Oshkosh Convention Center. A newly added feature: Susan Banganz from Prism Book Group is offering free, 15-minute pitches for romance writers. For more information, visit www.lakeflylit.org
Also, tickets are on sale for Michael Perry and The Long Beds, on Friday, May 10th at the Grand Opera House; only $25! Order tickets.
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Attention Romance Writers!
The Lakefly Literary Conference is pleased announce Acquisitions Editor Susan Baganz will be available for free, 15-minute pitches with potential romance authors for Prism Book Group.
Susan says she is looking for romance, romance, romance...contemporary, historical (especially Regency), Western, Comedy or Romantic Suspense (no Amish, please). She likes romances that fit the publisher’s Diamond or Inspired lines. Give her a creative happy ending and she’ll be tickled raspberry!
You can sign-up for a pitch on Saturday, May 11; first come, first served.
The Lakefly Literary Conference will be held May 10 and 11 for beginning and established writers of all genres at the Oshkosh Waterfront Premiere Conference Center, downtown Oshkosh.
You can sign-up for a pitch on Saturday, May 11; first come, first served.
The Lakefly Literary Conference will be held May 10 and 11 for beginning and established writers of all genres at the Oshkosh Waterfront Premiere Conference Center, downtown Oshkosh.
Friday, April 05, 2013
Judging Create-a-Book Contest
It's that time again! On Saturday, April 20, the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will judge entries for the Create-a-Book contest. The city-wide contest was open to Oshkosh children in grades three through five.
This will be our 6th year judging the contest!
This will be our 6th year judging the contest!
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Meeting Reminder
A quick reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club meets at 10 a.m. April 6 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. (The conference planning committee will meet at 9:10 a.m.).
There is no Spotlight Author.
The Spotlight Author for April 20 is Janet.
There is no Spotlight Author.
The Spotlight Author for April 20 is Janet.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Author Visit - Abby Frucht
Author Abby Frucht will talk about her latest book, a collection of short stories titled "Bell at the End of a Rope." The program begins at 6:30pm, Tuesday, April 9, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave.The recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, a New Voices Award from Quality Paperback Book Club, and several citations for notable books from The New York Times,, Abby won the Kay W. Levin Short non-fiction prize from the Council for Wisconsin Writers. A committed mentor who has taught for 16 years in the MFA in Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts, she lives in Wisconsin.
Abby will read from her book and talk about the writing life. There is will be a Q&A session at the end.
The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Billie's Blog
Club member Billie Jean Dierson has a blog at www.theuncommonblonde.com.
Her latest entry is about the CLIO awards and television commercials.
Her latest entry is about the CLIO awards and television commercials.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Saturday, March 16 "Book Bash"
The theme for the Saturday, March 16, Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market is Winter is "Book Bash." They will be featuring local authors to sell and/or sign their books.
The winter farmers market is held in Becket's Atrium in the City Center, 2 Jackson St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There are a few spots available for local authors to sign and sell their books. Contact Kathleen Witman at 920//379//3741 for more info.
The winter farmers market is held in Becket's Atrium in the City Center, 2 Jackson St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There are a few spots available for local authors to sign and sell their books. Contact Kathleen Witman at 920//379//3741 for more info.
Meeting, Conference and Prizes!
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m Saturday, March 16 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Billie D. is the Spotlight Author.
Reminder: The early-bird registration fee of $45 for the Lakefly Literary Conference, downtown Oshkosh, ends March 31! Scheduled authors include horror writer Mort Castle, Wisconsin Poet Laurette Max Garland, local author Jess Riley, CNN writer John Dedakis and others. You can NOT go wrong for $45...and that includes lunch! For more information, go to www.lakeflylit.org
If you like cash prizes, be sure to check out Lakefly's writing contests as well. Top prize is $400; no entry fee. Deadline is March 31st.
Reminder: The early-bird registration fee of $45 for the Lakefly Literary Conference, downtown Oshkosh, ends March 31! Scheduled authors include horror writer Mort Castle, Wisconsin Poet Laurette Max Garland, local author Jess Riley, CNN writer John Dedakis and others. You can NOT go wrong for $45...and that includes lunch! For more information, go to www.lakeflylit.org
If you like cash prizes, be sure to check out Lakefly's writing contests as well. Top prize is $400; no entry fee. Deadline is March 31st.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Lakefly Literary's Flash Fiction Contest
The Lakefly Literary Conference is sponsoring a flash fiction writing contest:
This is an opportunity to attempt what is one of the most difficult and rewarding tasks - to create, in a tiny fragment, a completely resolved and compelling story in 500 words or less. No entry fee. A prize of $100 will be awarded for the well-written story that is the most memorable.
FLASH FICTION CONTEST RULES:
1. Authors must reside in, attend school in Wisconsin, or register for the
Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013.
2. Stories must be no more than 500 words in length.
3. Authors are encouraged to submit an entry via email. Embed it in the body of the email or send it as a pdf to Lakeflylit [at]aol dot com. Authors may also submit
by sending their manuscript to the following address:
Lakefly Conference
C/O Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
4. Writers should include a 100 word or less biography written in third person.
Include your website if you wish.
5. One entry per author.
6. Entries must be postmarked on or before March 30th, 2013 or received
electronically by 12:00 am by March 30th, 2013.
7. Previously published stories (in print or online) are not eligible.
8. Each manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in standard 10- or 12-point
font. Each page must include the title of the story as a header. All pages must
be numbered with both an individual page number and the total number of
pages (e.g., Stormy Night, page 1/15, Stormy Night, page 2/15, Stormy Night,
page 3/15, etc.).
9. The author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if
available); and the story word count must be included. These will be
obscured before judging.
10. Keep a copy of your manuscript! Manuscripts will be recycled, not returned.
Do not send an SASE.
11. Contest winner and runner up will be contacted via email (or phone number)
before they are announced at The Lakefly Literary Conference.
This is an opportunity to attempt what is one of the most difficult and rewarding tasks - to create, in a tiny fragment, a completely resolved and compelling story in 500 words or less. No entry fee. A prize of $100 will be awarded for the well-written story that is the most memorable.
FLASH FICTION CONTEST RULES:
1. Authors must reside in, attend school in Wisconsin, or register for the
Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013.
2. Stories must be no more than 500 words in length.
3. Authors are encouraged to submit an entry via email. Embed it in the body of the email or send it as a pdf to Lakeflylit [at]aol dot com. Authors may also submit
by sending their manuscript to the following address:
Lakefly Conference
C/O Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
4. Writers should include a 100 word or less biography written in third person.
Include your website if you wish.
5. One entry per author.
6. Entries must be postmarked on or before March 30th, 2013 or received
electronically by 12:00 am by March 30th, 2013.
7. Previously published stories (in print or online) are not eligible.
8. Each manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in standard 10- or 12-point
font. Each page must include the title of the story as a header. All pages must
be numbered with both an individual page number and the total number of
pages (e.g., Stormy Night, page 1/15, Stormy Night, page 2/15, Stormy Night,
page 3/15, etc.).
9. The author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if
available); and the story word count must be included. These will be
obscured before judging.
10. Keep a copy of your manuscript! Manuscripts will be recycled, not returned.
Do not send an SASE.
11. Contest winner and runner up will be contacted via email (or phone number)
before they are announced at The Lakefly Literary Conference.
Jean Nelson Award Writing Contest
The Lakefly Literary Conference is sponsoring the Jean Nelson Award.
A prize of $400 dollars will be awarded for the best essay with the theme of the impact a library has made on your life or your family. An honorable mention prize of $100 will also be awarded. We are looking for a moving, well-written original work of nonfiction. The contest is open to authors residing in, attending school in Wisconsin, or attending the Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013. There is no fee to enter.
THE JEAN NELSON AWARD CONTEST RULES:
1. Authors must reside in, attend school in Wisconsin, or regiser for the
Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013.
2. Essays need to have the theme a library's impact on you or your family.
3. Limit your essay to 2500 words or less.
4. Authors are encouraged to submit an entry via email. Embed it in the body of the email or send it as a pdf to Lakeflylit [at]aol dot com. Authors may also submit
by sending their manuscript to the following address:
Lakefly Conference
C/O Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
5. Writers should include a 100 word or less biography written in third person.
Include your website if you wish.
6. One entry per author.
7. Entries must be postmarked on or before March 30th, 2013 or received
electronically by 12:00 am by March 30th, 2013.
8. Previously published works (in print or online) are not eligible.
9. Each manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in standard 10- or 12-point
font. Each page must include the title of the story as a header. All pages must
be numbered with both an individual page number and the total number of
pages (e.g., Stormy Night, page 1/15, Stormy Night, page 2/15, Stormy Night,
page 3/15, etc.).
10. The author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if
available); and the story word count must be included on a cover sheet. Do
not include personal information on subsequent pages.
11. Keep a copy of your manuscript! Manuscripts will be recycled, not returned.
Do not send an SASE.
12. Contest winner and runner up will be contacted via email (or phone number)
before they are announced at The Lakefly Literary Conference.
A prize of $400 dollars will be awarded for the best essay with the theme of the impact a library has made on your life or your family. An honorable mention prize of $100 will also be awarded. We are looking for a moving, well-written original work of nonfiction. The contest is open to authors residing in, attending school in Wisconsin, or attending the Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013. There is no fee to enter.
THE JEAN NELSON AWARD CONTEST RULES:
1. Authors must reside in, attend school in Wisconsin, or regiser for the
Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013.
2. Essays need to have the theme a library's impact on you or your family.
3. Limit your essay to 2500 words or less.
4. Authors are encouraged to submit an entry via email. Embed it in the body of the email or send it as a pdf to Lakeflylit [at]aol dot com. Authors may also submit
by sending their manuscript to the following address:
Lakefly Conference
C/O Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
5. Writers should include a 100 word or less biography written in third person.
Include your website if you wish.
6. One entry per author.
7. Entries must be postmarked on or before March 30th, 2013 or received
electronically by 12:00 am by March 30th, 2013.
8. Previously published works (in print or online) are not eligible.
9. Each manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in standard 10- or 12-point
font. Each page must include the title of the story as a header. All pages must
be numbered with both an individual page number and the total number of
pages (e.g., Stormy Night, page 1/15, Stormy Night, page 2/15, Stormy Night,
page 3/15, etc.).
10. The author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if
available); and the story word count must be included on a cover sheet. Do
not include personal information on subsequent pages.
11. Keep a copy of your manuscript! Manuscripts will be recycled, not returned.
Do not send an SASE.
12. Contest winner and runner up will be contacted via email (or phone number)
before they are announced at The Lakefly Literary Conference.
Lakefly Literary's Short Story Contest
The Lakefly Literary Conference is sponsoring a short story contest:
Have an unpublished short story? Send it in today. Any genre. No entry
fee. Winner of the contest receives $100. One honorable mention will
receive $75. Results announced at the Lakefly Literary Conference May
11th, 2013. Please see contest rules below:
SHORT STORY CONTEST RULES:
1. Authors must reside in, attend school in Wisconsin, or register for
Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013.
2. Stories must be no more than 2,500 words in length.
3. Authors are encouraged to submit an entry via email. Embed it in the body of the email or send it as a pdf to Lakeflylit [at]aol dot com. Authors may also submit
by sending their manuscript to the following address:
Lakefly Conference
C/O Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
4. Writers should include a 100 word or less biography written in third person.
Include your website if you wish.
5. One entry per author.
6. Entries must be postmarked on or before March 30th, 2013 or received
electronically by 12:00 am by March 30th, 2013.
7. Previously published stories (in print or online) are not eligible.
8. Each manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in standard 10- or 12-point
font. Each page must include the title of the story as a header. All pages must
be numbered with both an individual page number and the total number of
pages (e.g., Stormy Night, page 1/15, Stormy Night, page 2/15, Stormy Night,
page 3/15, etc.).
9. The author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if
available); and the story word count must be included. These will be
obscured before judging.
10. Keep a copy of your manuscript! Manuscripts will be recycled, not returned.
Do not send an SASE.
11. Contest winner and runner up will be contacted via email (or phone number)
before they are announced at The Lakefly Literary Conference.
Have an unpublished short story? Send it in today. Any genre. No entry
fee. Winner of the contest receives $100. One honorable mention will
receive $75. Results announced at the Lakefly Literary Conference May
11th, 2013. Please see contest rules below:
SHORT STORY CONTEST RULES:
1. Authors must reside in, attend school in Wisconsin, or register for
Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, 2013.
2. Stories must be no more than 2,500 words in length.
3. Authors are encouraged to submit an entry via email. Embed it in the body of the email or send it as a pdf to Lakeflylit [at]aol dot com. Authors may also submit
by sending their manuscript to the following address:
Lakefly Conference
C/O Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
4. Writers should include a 100 word or less biography written in third person.
Include your website if you wish.
5. One entry per author.
6. Entries must be postmarked on or before March 30th, 2013 or received
electronically by 12:00 am by March 30th, 2013.
7. Previously published stories (in print or online) are not eligible.
8. Each manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in standard 10- or 12-point
font. Each page must include the title of the story as a header. All pages must
be numbered with both an individual page number and the total number of
pages (e.g., Stormy Night, page 1/15, Stormy Night, page 2/15, Stormy Night,
page 3/15, etc.).
9. The author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if
available); and the story word count must be included. These will be
obscured before judging.
10. Keep a copy of your manuscript! Manuscripts will be recycled, not returned.
Do not send an SASE.
11. Contest winner and runner up will be contacted via email (or phone number)
before they are announced at The Lakefly Literary Conference.
Lakefly Literary Conference
Registration is now open for the Lakefly Literary Conference May 10-11, at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Early bird registration fee is $45; $70 at the door. If booking a hotel room, remember to ask for the group discount rate of $99.
More information is available at www.lakeflylit.org
More information is available at www.lakeflylit.org
Meeting Reminder - March 2
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at HARDEE'S on Jackson Street, Oshkosh. (The library will be taken over by Dr. Suess birthday events from 11 to 3.)
Janet is the Spotlight Author. Everyone was e-mail her manuscript last week in both pdf and rich text formats. Please email oawc @aol.com if you need it to re-sent.
Janet is the Spotlight Author. Everyone was e-mail her manuscript last week in both pdf and rich text formats. Please email oawc @aol.com if you need it to re-sent.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 16 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Laurie is the Spotlight Author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 or older.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 or older.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Reminder
Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave.
Laurie M. is the Spotlight Author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 and older.
Laurie M. is the Spotlight Author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 and older.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Jan. 19 meeting reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writer's Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jab. 17 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Tom is the Author Spotlight with his piece titled "Wayne."
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
Friday, January 04, 2013
Wisconsin Poet Laureate
Max Garland from Eau Claire has been selected as the 2013-2014 Wisconsin Poet Laureate. Read more about him here.
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Local Author - Juliet Rosetti
Got a Kindle for Christmas? Download "The Escape Diaries" by our member, Juliet Rosetti. This is the first in a trilogy amd was just released by Random House Dec. 16th. And don't forget to leave a review!
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Dixie is the Author Spotlight and the writing prompt is to write about your White Elephant gift.
As always, meeting are free and open to anyone age 17 and older.
As always, meeting are free and open to anyone age 17 and older.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Chuck is the Spotlight Author.
Please bring a wrapped, white elephant gift (something you already own in good condition that you no longer need/use). Also be prepared to set at least one writing goal for 2013.
For those unable to attend the meeting, may you have happy holidays and we'll see you in 2013!
Please bring a wrapped, white elephant gift (something you already own in good condition that you no longer need/use). Also be prepared to set at least one writing goal for 2013.
For those unable to attend the meeting, may you have happy holidays and we'll see you in 2013!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Bits
Just a quick reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1st in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. There is no Spotlight Author.
A shout-out to Dixie, who finished NaNoWriMo days early! She wrote 50,000 words in 24 days. Great job!
Also, congrats to Pat (aka Juliet Rosett). Her book, "The Escape Diaries" is available for purchase through Amazon as an e-book. If so inclined, you can help her out by submitting a reader review.
A shout-out to Dixie, who finished NaNoWriMo days early! She wrote 50,000 words in 24 days. Great job!
Also, congrats to Pat (aka Juliet Rosett). Her book, "The Escape Diaries" is available for purchase through Amazon as an e-book. If so inclined, you can help her out by submitting a reader review.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Tracey's New Blog
Tracey has started a blog, "Black Voices of Oshkosh" at http://blackvoicesofoshkosh.wordpress.com/
"Black Voices of Oshkosh is a blog designed to engage the black people in Oshkosh, Wisconsin or anywhere.
Its overall goal is to start a long overdue and frank conversation about unity, race relations, black history, employment, entrepreneurship and more. It is not designed to separate people. It is designed to bring people together by engaging in meaningful dialog about our community’s issues from our perspective.
The topics here are varying and include politics, health, community news, and current events, to name a few."
Good work, Tracey!
"Black Voices of Oshkosh is a blog designed to engage the black people in Oshkosh, Wisconsin or anywhere.
Its overall goal is to start a long overdue and frank conversation about unity, race relations, black history, employment, entrepreneurship and more. It is not designed to separate people. It is designed to bring people together by engaging in meaningful dialog about our community’s issues from our perspective.
The topics here are varying and include politics, health, community news, and current events, to name a few."
Good work, Tracey!
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Kristen is the Author Spotlight.
Other news: The Lakefly Literary Conference website is up and running! You can find it at www.lakeflylit.org - suggestions for more content and improvements are welcome. We're also on Facebook and Twitter.
Also, today I picked up "save the date" postcards that need to get out. I was hoping to set up a working meeting at the New Moon on Thursday but they have musical entertainment that night. Kristen's spotlight is short so if there are no objections, I thought we could work on it at our Saturday meeting. To that end, please think about magazines, organizations, etc. where we need to send one. I have already send them out the 30 libraries in the Winnefox Library System.
Other news: The Lakefly Literary Conference website is up and running! You can find it at www.lakeflylit.org - suggestions for more content and improvements are welcome. We're also on Facebook and Twitter.
Also, today I picked up "save the date" postcards that need to get out. I was hoping to set up a working meeting at the New Moon on Thursday but they have musical entertainment that night. Kristen's spotlight is short so if there are no objections, I thought we could work on it at our Saturday meeting. To that end, please think about magazines, organizations, etc. where we need to send one. I have already send them out the 30 libraries in the Winnefox Library System.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Poets Conference
The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets will hold its Fall 2012 conference Nov. 2–4 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point.
Featured poets are Antler & Jeff, speaking on "Rethinking Nature Poetry." Other workshops include "Panel: Writing the Poetry of Protest (Without Ranting)" and "How to Start a Poet Laureate Program in Your Community." Writing workshops, open mic and a book fair are also on the program.
Registration will be $60 for all 3 days (lunch included). If you only want to attend Friday and Saturday, there's a reduced rate of $40 (lunch included).
For more information, visit their conference website.
Featured poets are Antler & Jeff, speaking on "Rethinking Nature Poetry." Other workshops include "Panel: Writing the Poetry of Protest (Without Ranting)" and "How to Start a Poet Laureate Program in Your Community." Writing workshops, open mic and a book fair are also on the program.
Registration will be $60 for all 3 days (lunch included). If you only want to attend Friday and Saturday, there's a reduced rate of $40 (lunch included).
For more information, visit their conference website.
Sunday, September 02, 2012
Local Author - Robert Yerges
Local author Robert Yerges will sign his new book, “Gone Rogue”, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22nd at Apple Blossom Books, downtown Oshkosh. His new book is a romance blended with a bit of fantasy and adventure. Come support a local author!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Pat K. is the spotlight author.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.
Monday, August 27, 2012
WWA Fall Conference
The Wisconsin Writer's Association fall conference will be held Sept. 28-30 at the Hotel Mead Hotel and Conference Center, Wisconsin Rapids.
Workshops include Truth and/or Consequences?: Truth in Non-fiction; How to Read Your Writing Aloud; When Pitch Comes to Shove: Getting Your Stuff Out There; and Poetry in Life, Life in Poetry.
Charter Club members (which we are) are eligible for a 20% discount. For more information and registration form, go to http://www.wiwrite.org/conferences/fall2012.htm
Workshops include Truth and/or Consequences?: Truth in Non-fiction; How to Read Your Writing Aloud; When Pitch Comes to Shove: Getting Your Stuff Out There; and Poetry in Life, Life in Poetry.
Charter Club members (which we are) are eligible for a 20% discount. For more information and registration form, go to http://www.wiwrite.org/conferences/fall2012.htm
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Sheboygan Children's Book Festival
The 3rd annual Sheboygan Children's Book Festival, Oct. 12-14, has announced their featured authors and illustrators, including Lisa Albert, Julie Halpern, Steven Kellogg and Sarah Weeks. For a detailed schedule, visit their website at http://sheboyganchildrensbookfestival.org/
Thursday, August 02, 2012
WisRWA Fall Retreat
Wisconsin Romance Writers of America Writers' Retreat: Friday, October 5 - Sunday, October 7. Location: Green Lake Conference Center
For more information, contact: Anne Parent (aparent @ me.com) or visit their webpage at http://www.wisrwa.org/calendar.html
For more information, contact: Anne Parent (aparent @ me.com) or visit their webpage at http://www.wisrwa.org/calendar.html
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder, the Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. Kirstin is the Author Spotlight.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 or older.
As always, meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 or older.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Dorothy F. is the Author Spotlight.
Just a reminder to leave a few minutes early to navigate around the Farmers Market!
Just a reminder to leave a few minutes early to navigate around the Farmers Market!
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Upcoming Author Spotlights
Upcoming Author Spotlight Schedule:
July 21 - Dorothy
Aug. 4 - Kristen
Aug, 18 - Emily
Sept. 1 (Anniversary) -- Pat
“Author Spotlight” allows writers to bring in pieces of work that are eight or more pages, or a compilation of pieces that are best read/reviewed together. The last hour of each Saturday meeting is devoted to discussing the works of the featured author; advance registation is required and authors must bring ten copies of their work prior to their turn in the “Spotlight.” Those who accept a copy of the author’s work must commit to reading it and showing for the review.
July 21 - Dorothy
Aug. 4 - Kristen
Aug, 18 - Emily
Sept. 1 (Anniversary) -- Pat
“Author Spotlight” allows writers to bring in pieces of work that are eight or more pages, or a compilation of pieces that are best read/reviewed together. The last hour of each Saturday meeting is devoted to discussing the works of the featured author; advance registation is required and authors must bring ten copies of their work prior to their turn in the “Spotlight.” Those who accept a copy of the author’s work must commit to reading it and showing for the review.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Please allow some extra time to navigate the Farmer's Market.
There is no Author Spotlight this week but Dorothy F. will pass out her selection for the July 21st meeting. Kirsten is scheduled for Aug. 4.
As always, meetings are free and open to the public.
There is no Author Spotlight this week but Dorothy F. will pass out her selection for the July 21st meeting. Kirsten is scheduled for Aug. 4.
As always, meetings are free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Book Chat - Eileen Airgood
Novelist Eileen Airgood will be doing a book chat at 7 p.m. Wed., June 6th at Apple Blossom Books, downtown Oshkosh. Airgood is the author of "South of Superior." You can read her blog at http://ellenairgood.com/blog/
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Meeting Reminder, Gallery Walk
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2nd, in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. There is no Author Spotlight.
Later in the evening, the Library will reopen for the Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 pm. Folks can enter through the original entrance on Washington Ave. marked by lions Sawyer and Harris, and will have access to the 3rd floor of the Rotunda. This doesn't happen often so be sure to check it out if you are in the area that night.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Improve Your Pitch
This youtube video "Freelance Survival: Perfect Your Pitch" might be of interest to those of you currently pitching your work.
Video description: On April 26, The Tyee brought together a group of editors to give freelance writers in Vancouver a better idea of how to make the "perfect pitch." With Gary Ross of Vancouver magazine, Jane Nahirny of British Columbia magazine, David Jordan of BC Business magazine, and freelance journalist and author, Erin Millar.
Video description: On April 26, The Tyee brought together a group of editors to give freelance writers in Vancouver a better idea of how to make the "perfect pitch." With Gary Ross of Vancouver magazine, Jane Nahirny of British Columbia magazine, David Jordan of BC Business magazine, and freelance journalist and author, Erin Millar.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
You're on YouTube!
In March, about a half dozen members of the club met for a taped reading. Tom and Jim did the taping and Tom uploaded the podcasts onto a YouTube channel he created for the club.
This was a test run and we'd like to do more podcasts, perhaps in collaboration with the Oshkosh Poetry Club and/or other members of the public.
For a demonstration, Dixie's piece is here. Click on the side menu for other members' pieces.
This was a test run and we'd like to do more podcasts, perhaps in collaboration with the Oshkosh Poetry Club and/or other members of the public.
For a demonstration, Dixie's piece is here. Click on the side menu for other members' pieces.
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. We wil be joined by some UW-Oshkosh students in judging the city-wide Create-A-Book contest for students in grades 3 through 5.
If time permits, we will discuss Tom''s Author Spotlight piece.
If time permits, we will discuss Tom''s Author Spotlight piece.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
WRA Charter Club Intro
Thanks go to Janet C. for a very nice write-up about our club in the latest issue of the Wisconsin Writers Association. The article introduces us as the newest Charter Club of the state organization. As a charter club, any member of our club can join WWR for a discount; please see Ruth for details.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Fox Cities Book Festival
The Fox Cities Book Festival kicks off April 11. There are over 90 presentations at over a dozen locations, you are sure to find something that interests you!
Authors include inspirational author Beverly Lewis; mystery writer Carol Higgins Clark, young adult novelist John Coy, as well as numerous state writers and poets.
For a complete schedule of events, please click here.
Authors include inspirational author Beverly Lewis; mystery writer Carol Higgins Clark, young adult novelist John Coy, as well as numerous state writers and poets.
For a complete schedule of events, please click here.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Upcoming Events
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Pat K. is the Author Spotlight.
Also, on Wednesday, March 21, we're going to tape members reading their works to be potentially posted on our youtube page. If you would like to participate, join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Lower Level Meetings Room A/B at the library. Feel free to bring props -- and it's okay to attend even if you don't want to be taped!
As always, both the meeting and the podcast event are free and open to the public.
Also, on Wednesday, March 21, we're going to tape members reading their works to be potentially posted on our youtube page. If you would like to participate, join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Lower Level Meetings Room A/B at the library. Feel free to bring props -- and it's okay to attend even if you don't want to be taped!
As always, both the meeting and the podcast event are free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Contest Deadline Extended!
The deadline for the Wisconsin Writer's Association "Jessica Nelson Poetry Book Contest" has been extended.
Qualifying Topic: Poetry presented in a book-length collection of a single author’s work. Entries must be an unpublished manuscript of a single author’s original poetry. It is acceptable for some of the poetry to have been published before, so long as the author retains the copyright and gives credit where the items have been previously published, but the manuscript should include a substantial number of poems that have not been previously published. The first prize winner will be given strong consideration for publication by the WRWA Press if the author meets our requirements for participating energetically in book promotion.
For more information or the enter online, click here.
Qualifying Topic: Poetry presented in a book-length collection of a single author’s work. Entries must be an unpublished manuscript of a single author’s original poetry. It is acceptable for some of the poetry to have been published before, so long as the author retains the copyright and gives credit where the items have been previously published, but the manuscript should include a substantial number of poems that have not been previously published. The first prize winner will be given strong consideration for publication by the WRWA Press if the author meets our requirements for participating energetically in book promotion.
For more information or the enter online, click here.
Join our Podcast Project!
Tom has set up a YouTube account for the club and we’d like to film people reading their work and put it up on the internet. There is no monetary reward but this a great opportunity to practice real-life readings, review the video and perhaps see where you need improvement. Nothing will go on the internet without your approval.
If you would like to participate, please wear clothes that are a single color - stripes and patterns don’t film well. You’re welcome to read from a notebook, etc. but please rehearse a few times before the event so you can get down the pace / tone you want to convey.
Much thanks to Tom for leading us on this new project! Like everything else we’ve ever done, I imagine this will be a learning experience but if Tom is involved, we know it will be fun!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Wisconsin Writers Newsletter
Don't miss all the great contests offered by Wisconsin Writers Association. Submissions due dates are coming up!
Christmas novella submissions
Pelican Book Group is looking for 15000-25000 word novella with a Christian Christmas theme. Submissions due May 1, 2012.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
"Power of the Pen"
The 8th annual "Power of the Pen" will be held Saturdays, March 10 and 17, at a new location: Oshkosh Riverside Campus.
Sessions include Adventures with a Short Story, Character Development, Unearthing the Poem, Writing for Kids, Microfiction, and others. Classes are $16.29 each or $5.20 for those 62 and over.
For more information, or to register, visit Fox Valley Technical College or e-mail thull@fvtc.edu for a brochure.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Free Poetry Workshop in Oshkosh
Wisconsin's former Poet Laureate Bruce Dethlefsen is conducting a FREE poetry workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Oshkosh Public Library. There is a limit of 12 people so register now by call the Oshkosh Public Library Reference Desk at 236-5205.
Can't attend the workshop? Bruce will also be hosting a Poetry Reading and then Open Mic, begins at 6:30pm the evening of the 28th. It will also be held at the library and is free and open to the public.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
We're Now on Youtube
Much thanks to Tom Cannon for setting up a YouTube channel for the Oshkosh Area Writers Club as venue for club members to practice their presentation skills (public author readings can be scary!) and to share their work with others. Tom started off the channel with own of his poems, you can view it here.
If you would like to participate in either presenting your work or helping with the production of a a video cast, please let Tom know.
Louis Clark - Poetry Reading
Club member and PostNative American poet/story teller Louis Clark will appear Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. at Apple Blossom Books, downtown Oshkosh. You won't want to miss this entertaining presentation!
Born and raised on the Oneida reservation in northeastern Wisconsin, Louis V. Clark III turned to poetry to continue the oral tradition of his people, The People of the Standing Stone. A member of the Iroquois Confederacy, his family is of the Bear clan. His first chapbook, titled "Two Shoes," was published in the spring of 2011 by the Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas. He has just received a Fellowship Award for his work from the Oneida Nation Arts Program and The Wisconsin Arts Board. He and his wife live in Omro where their home is filled with love from six children and the anticipation of a ninth grandchild.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Create-A-Book Judging
One again, The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will be judging the city-wide "Create-a-Book" contest for Oshkosh students in grades three through five. We will judge entries in lieu of our regular meeting on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2013 Oshkosh Writers Conference
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club is holding an organizational meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library for the purpose of planning a 2013 writers conference in Oshkosh
Partnerships include the Oshkosh Public Library, The Wisconsin Writers Association and Wisconsin Press Women. In addition, we will be approaching others in the community for their participation.
With monies secured for the event, we are currently working to select a date and begin booking speakers. If you would like to volunteer in the planning of this event, please attend this Saturday's meeting.
Future planning meetings will be held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, beginning at 10 a.m. Regular club meetings will continue to be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
For more information, email oawc@aol.com
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Congrats Tom!
Congrats to Tom who recently published a story in the literary journal "Midwestern Gothic." Issues are available via print, pdf or electronic formats through their website; prices vary.
Vote for Joyce!
Joyce has a qualifying entry, "Dawn in the Everglades" posted at pixelhose.com as part of their writing contest where readers select the final winners.
Help her win a monetary prize by commenting on her story which you can read here.
Introduce Yourself!
Janet C. has been asked to provide an introduction of our members for publication in the Wisconsin Writers Association magazine as part of our new status as a charter club.
If you would like to participate, please write a brief synopsis of your writing accomplishments (in the third person) and submit to Janet by Jan. 31 by emailing oawc@aol.com
If your not sure how much to include, error on the side of too much information, as Janet can always edit for length. In addition, Dixie is interested in keeping a running log of members' publishing credits and this will be a great start for her!
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Tom C. is the Author Spotlight.
Upcoming Spotlights include:
Dorothy on Jan. 21
Chuck on Feb 4
Janet on Feb. 18
Bob B. on March 3
Pat on March 17
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Call for Submissions
Here is a call for submissions. Young adult and otherwise
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Joyful Holidays
I hope everyone has a joyful holiday season full of wonderful surprises and miracles.
Critique Circle
CritiqueCircle.com is awesome. Someone asked me to repost this at our last meeting. You earn points by reviewing others' writing and then use the points to get yours reviewed.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Guest Speaker Dave Rank
At our Dec. 3 meeting, Dave Rank of the Wisconsin Writers Association was the guest speaker. Dave congratulated us on becoming the organization's 14 Charter Club and explained the benefits of membership, including reduced fees on attending the WWA's fall conference and contest entry fees.
Dave also announced the organization has started their own book imprint. Upon acceptance, WWA will publish your book at no cost to the author, instead recouping their costs through a percentage of sales which reduce in proportion to increased sales. In addition, they publish a literary magazine, Creative Wisconsin.
Friday, December 02, 2011
Guest Author - Jim Zitzelsberger
Jim Zitzelsberger, local author, has graciously agreed to read from his latest book, Clancy's Christmas Stampede and Other Christmas Story-Poems, from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Library Dome on December 7th. At 7:00 pm the Oshkosh Youth Choir will be performing.
Mr. Zitselsberger is a retired teacher/librarian and is currently writing and farming in Wisconsin. He has a quiet sense of humor and a gift for finding beauty in every Christmas.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Contest for nonfiction
Deadline is Dec. 31, 2011. No Entry Fee. $1000 for first place. Submit a short original previously unpublished written response for this topic: create a list of your 10 favorite books and what they have taught you. Must not exceed 250 words. See Firstwriter.com for details.
New blog to check out
Club member Bill Ramsey has just started a new blog: ConnectTheDots2011.wordpress.com
His blog features present-day analytical and historical political opinion. Check it out!
Louis Clark III at Apple Blossom in Oshkosh
January 24, 2012, our own Louis V. Clark III will be reading his awesome Native American poetry 6:30 to 7 pm at Apple Blossom Books in Oshkosh.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. I will be out of town that day so the first person to arrive gets to run the meeting. Woot woot!
Judi is the Spotlight Author.
Upcoming Spotlights include Dixie on Dec. 3 and Janet on Dec. 17.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Free Query Letter Help
Need help with that query letter? Continuing Studies at UW-Madison will comment for free on one-page query letters and answer questions. Contact Christine DeSmet at cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu or 608-262-3447
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Nov 15 deadline for contest
12th annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition. Prize $3000 and a trip to the WRtier's Digest Conference. 1500 words or less. Enter online at writersdigest.com/short
NaNoWriMo Month!
This is a Write A Novel In a Month contest. November is the month. You must submit 60,000 words to complete your novel. Any genre is acceptable. You may prepare mentally, but do not begin writing until November 1st. Several of OAWC members have entered and won personal fame and glory. Speak to one of us and give it a try!
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Louis is the Spotlight Author.
Important! This is the last day I will be collecting NEW memberships for the Wisconsin Writers Association; join for $20. The price will be $35 in 2012 so take advantage of this opportunity!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Open Mic
We had a wonderful open mic on Tuesday, Oct 25, with over 20 people in attendance. There was a nice mix of personal essays, short stories and poetry. Afterward, we enjoyed coffee from the New Moon, a cheese and sausage tray, and other snacks.
It was great to meet members of the newly formed Oshkosh poetry club and future collaborations are likely!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Meeting Reminder
The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Kristen is the Author Spotlight; her piece is titled "Dark Avenger."
Note: I will be sending in a group membership for the Wisconsin Writers Association (the word 'regional' has been dropped). If you want to join or renew on Saturday, you will get a $5 discount. If interested, please bring a check for $20 payable to the Wisconsin Writers Association.
Sunday, October 09, 2011
A weekend with your Novel
Continuing Studies at UW Madison is hosting a Weekend with your Novel on Nov. 11-13, 2011. This includes workshops and critique groups as well as guest speakers. Get more information online at 222.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing/weekend.htm.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Are You a Real Writer?
A provocative essay: "Are you a real writer or a pretend writer?" by Corey Mandell http://bit.ly/RealWriter
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Why You Should Join WRWA
A great article on the benefits of joining the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association by Greg Peck that appeared in the Green Bay Press Gazette. Click here to read it.
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