Our Mission

The Ohio Writers' Guild is a supportive community of and for Ohio authors. Our mission is to encourage excellent work through peer review, educational programs, and promotional events. As the premier organization for Ohio writers since 1988, the guild participates in many communities and state events sponsors monthly gatherings and provides an encouraging community for Ohio's family of authors.

 

Become a Member

The Ohio Writers’ Guild is open to all Ohioans with an active interest in writing, published and unpublished.  The guild is a community that values personal peer relationships. To become a member, attend one of our sessions in person. There are no membership fees. While we would value your frequent attendance at our meetings, we do understand attendance may be difficult for some, therefore we only require a minimum attendance of one gathering a year.

 

Our meetings are very informal if you need to leave early, we do understand that for many writers, writing is not your only job.  We look forward to meeting you and hearing your work.

 

Monthly Gatherings

Sessions take place the Second Tuesday of each month from October through July, from 6:30 to 8:00.

2019-20 Meetings

September (not meeting)

October 8

November 12

December 10

January 14

Bursary 11

March 10

April 14

May 12

June 9

July 14

August 11

 

Location: Meetings held at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, 139 W. Main St., Columbus, OH 43215. Get directions.

In addition to a discussion of the craft, members are invited to read from their works in progress and receive feedback. Guests are welcome to this member event.

 

Speakers, Book Signings and Readers

The Ohio Writers' Guild provides speakers on many topics. Many are nationally recognized in their fields. Libraries, churches, service clubs, corporations, professional organizations, conference planners as well as other public and private entities have been served by our members. If your next event is in need of a speaker, please contact us about topics and availability.