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Supporting Ohio's Professional and Emerging Writers.

The Ohio Writers’ Association supports professional writers and emerging authors.

We currently offer writers’ workshops and publishing opportunities, with more planned for the future. We also work diligently to support our membership by promoting the great work of emerging Ohio authors.

A membership allows you to

Connect with a diverse group Ohio Writers.
Access peer critique workshops and get personalized feedback on your work.
Upload documents to our online forum for online feedback.
Create your own writer's group—whether you're working on a project with friends, or hosting your own NaNoWriMo group.
Chat with members live.
Get discounts for events and submission fees.
Get your recent publication included on our website in our e-newsletter.

*Please Note: different plans give you access to different benefits. Check membership plans here.

Peer

Free

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to blog

Supporting

$10/year

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to online peer critique forum
Occasional discounts on events & submission fees

Writer

$35/year

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to online peer critique forum
Access to online groups
Eligible to list publication on website
General discounts on events & submission fees.

Patron

$100/year

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to online forum
Access to online groups
Eligible to list publication on website & in e-newsletter
Top discounts on events & submission fees.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Dec 07
Peer-Critique Workshop
Columbus Main Library
Multiple Dates
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Dec 07, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Columbus Main Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Join us at the Columbus Main Library or via zoom, for our monthly peer-critique workshop, in-person or online. Submit works up to 7000 words.
Sat, Dec 09
OWA Holiday Party
Columbus
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Dec 09, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Columbus, 188 Mc Dowell St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Join us for a casual, fun networking event as well as a celebration of OWA's accomplishments, including our newest anthology, House of Secrets. This is a free event, but tickets are required due to limited space.
Sat, May 04
Ohio Writers' Conference
Columbus
Membership Offer
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May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Columbus, 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
OWA will hold a writers conference on May 4, 2024, at the Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University. Presentations to include topics like using an AI assistant in your writing, author marketing, social media tips and tricks, editing your work for publication, and many more.