Meeting reminder - Dec. 2

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

 

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.

Meeting reminder - Nov. 18

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. 

 

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older. 

 

All writers are welcome, regardless of genre and skill level.

Upcoming events

Oshkosh is a great community for writers; check out these events happening this week!

 

Celebrate NaNoWriMo - Meet Local Authors and a Developmental Editor
Caramel Crisp Corner
5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16

Poetry/Prose Open Mic
New Moon Cafe
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17
 
Oshkosh Area Writers Club
Oshkosh Public Library
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18

All events are free and open to the public.

Meeting reminder and more!

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library. New members welcomed!

Also, open mics will continue at the New Moon Cafe! Oshkosh Poet Laureate Tom Cannon hosts these events which are held at 7 p.m. the third Friday of the month. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet other area writers and share your work with a supportive audience.

Lastly, for those participating in National Novel Writing Month, Caramel Crisp Corner in downtown Oshkosh is offering quiet writing space and NaNoWriMo events. More info at https://www.caramelcrispcorner.com/events

Meeting reminder - Oct. 21

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

New members welcome!

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.

Free mini-writers conference on Saturday, Oct. 7

Friday - open mic and book launch!

Friday night! 7 p.m. at the New Moon Cafe, downtown Oshkosh.

 

Authors from the Oshkosh Area Writers Club's newest anthology, Fragments of Ourselves, will be reading from the book, which will be available for purchase. Only $5!

 

 

Meeting reminder: Sept. 16

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

New members welcome!

New books!

Check out these new books available from the Oshkosh Public Library:

Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something: A Writer's Guide
Susan Griffin

In an elegant but contemporary voice, award-winning author Susan Griffin breaks down the creative process step-by-step, guiding the reader through a practical course in how to begin and end a work of literature, whether fiction or nonfiction, poetry, or prose.

The Book Bible: How to Sell Your Nanuscript - No Matter What Genre - Without Going Broke or Insane

Susan Shapiro

In The Book Bible, New York Times bestseller and wildly popular Manhattan writing professor Susan Shapiro reveals the best and fastest ways to break into a mainstream publishing house. Unlike most writing manuals that stick to only one genre, Shapiro maps out the rules of all the sought-after, sellable categories: novels, memoirs, biography, how-to, essay collections, anthologies, humor, mystery, crime, poetry, picture books, young adult and middle grade, fiction and nonfiction.

Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer's Guide to Telling Your Story


James R. Hagerty 

In a surprisingly upbeat, heartfelt book about a serious subject, The Wall Street  Journal's veteran obituary writer, award-winning journalist James R. Hagerty, shares his unique skills with those who want to have the last word with flourish, honesty, and even humor.

Whether in-brief for future newspapers and websites, or as a more complete mini-memoir for friends and family, Yours Truly is a guide to making sure your story is told the way you want - and how the process of preparing your own life story can help you live a better life.

Author Visit - Ed Bentley

Caramel Crisp Corner is hosting author Ed Bentley at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 14th.

Bentley will discuss his book “What a Way to Go! Death in Oshkosh in the 1880s."

Before photography was commonplace, newspaper writers used a unique, graphic style of writing to allow readers to visualize the sometimes horrific and tragic events that occurred in their cities and neighborhoods. This book showcases such articles and obituaries from the 1880's in Oshkosh and is a fascinating read for residents, researchers and history buffs.

Meeting reminder - Aug. 19

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

 

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.

Win a conference scholarship!

Win a Scholarship to the Wisconsin Writers Association Annual Conference - 75 Years of Success Stories, October 6-7, 2023

Explain why you want to attend the 75th Conference Event and receive a complimentary Scholarship registration to both days of the Conference. There will be three scholarships awarded. 

Submit a double-spaced, 12-point font, no more than 800-word essay telling why you want to attend this year’s conference. The deadline is midnight on July 31st.

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in the lower level meeting room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.

Bored? Check out these writing-related events!

The Wisconsin Writers Association has a nice calendar of events throughout the state for, and by, Wisconsin writers. Check it out at https://wiwrite.org/events!

Meeting reminder - July 1

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1st, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library. 

 

Meetings are free and open to the anyone 17 and older.

New members welcome!

Jacqui Just Chatters

Jacqui Just Chatters is seeking non-fiction submissions to be read aloud in a 3-10 minute podcast, hosted by Jacqui Lents.

Authors can record and submit their own story, or have it read for them. Submissions may be previously published; writers retain all rights.

 

The deadline is Aug, 14; the current theme is "moving." 

 

For more information or to listen to previously recorded podcasts, please click here. 

Conquer Books Adventure

The all-inclusive Conquer Books Adventure begins Oct. 15 in scenic Door County.

Participants will focus on building their first or next book, and come away with a compelling story outline, a better understanding of author marketing, and a personalized business plan. 

When not working on your craft, enjoy panoramic autumn views at one of Wisconsin’s most desirable locations

The retreat is Oct.12-15.  Early bird pricing ends June 18th. Scholarships are available.

Click here for more information.

Meeting reminder - June 17

The Oshkosh Area Writers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, in the lower level conference room of the Oshkosh Public Library.

Meetings are free and open to anyone 17 and older.

Meeting reminder - June 3

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

 

Meetings are free and open to anyone age 17 and older.

 

Copies of our latest anthology, Fragments of Ourselves, will be available for sale at the meeting; cost is $5.