Explore four publishing paths—self-publishing, hybrid, independent, and traditional—to find the right fit for your book while learning to spot scams, ask the right questions, and protect your work.

A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.

Ever wish you could just talk shop with other writers who get what you're working on? Genre Mixer is a virtual networking event designed to connect OWA members with fellow writers in their genre — because sometimes the best critique partner, accountability buddy, or friend is someone wrestling with.

Learn how to secure advance book reviews, choose reputable review services, effectively reach out to reviewers and authors, and turn positive reviews into powerful marketing tools.

A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.

A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.

Whether you're an experienced poet or simply curious about writing inspired by the natural world, this creative session is sure to spark new ideas.

The Columbus Book Festival is a free, two-day literary event in downtown Columbus featuring author talks, panels, book signings, and a vibrant marketplace celebrating readers and writers of all kinds.

Ohio Writers’ Association’s Peer Critique Workshop brings writers together in a supportive, constructive environment to receive feedback, strengthen their craft, and grow as storytellers alongside fellow authors.

Interested in joining DraftMates? Attend this introductory Zoom session with DraftMates President Joe Graves to learn how the program works and how writing partners can help you stay accountable, improve your craft, and reach your writing goals.

Celebrate the launch of RESISTANCE with an unforgettable evening of fearless storytelling, live readings, and community at Ohio Writers’ Association’s anthology event at Little Professor Book Center on June 14.

A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.

The Grove City Book Festival is a free, family-friendly literary event featuring local authors, workshops, book vendors, and interactive programming celebrating reading and writing.

A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.

In this session, participants will learn how one word, or a few, can be a pivotal moment in a scene and in your main character's journey. Transitions, layering, and the fundamental story elements are all created with WORDS. Words are powerful. Learning how to master them is a skill in itself.

A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.

Please join Chaz O’Neil from the Ohio Arts Council to learn about individual artist grant programs and resources.  This informative session will address best practices, application requirements, and review processes. 

In this one-hour workshop, crime novelist Andrew Welsh-Huggins will offer extensive tips and techniques for digging into the revision process once a first draft of a Work In Progress (WIP) is completed.