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Akron Manuscript Club
The Akron Manuscript Club (AMC) is the oldest continuously meeting writers group in Ohio. AMC is a group of authors that assist and encourage their fellow writers through monthly meetings.
Antioch Writers' Workshop
Whether you're a beginning, intermediate, or advanced writer, Antioch Writers' Workshop programs offer the tools and inspiration you need to take the next steps on your writing path. They offer instruction in the creative writing craft and in the professional skills creative writers need to succeed in the publishing world, as well as opportunities for connecting to a vibrant, supportive creative writing community.
Central & Southern Ohio Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
A local chapter of the National Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Central and Southern Ohio Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators meet monthly in Columbus, Ohio at the Upper Arlington Public Library to discuss aspects of writing or illustrating, and critiques of chapter member’s work.
Central Ohio Fiction Writers
Central Ohio Fiction Writers (COFW), is a non-profit professional association for writers of all fiction genres, and a local chapter of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) organization.
Cleveland State Poetry Center
Cleveland State University Poetry Center was originally established in 1962 at the former Fenn College of Engineering to promote poetry through readings and community outreach. In 1971, it expanded its mission to become a national non-profit independent poetry press under the auspices of the Cleveland State University Department of English, and has since published over one-hundred-fifty titles.
Cleveland State Writing Center
The CSU Writing Center and WAC Program have two goals: hospitality and independence. They strive to create a warm environment because they believe that writing requires many decisions that are best made in a peaceful and welcoming environment. The staff is comprised of graduate students in literature or creative writing who enjoy working with students.
Dayton Christian Writers Guild, Inc.
The Dayton Christian Writer's Guild is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to educate, support and to encourage others to write, to write as a means of preserving history for the next generation, and to leave a legacy for all to see and read.
Downtown Writers Network
The Downtown Writers Network exists to promote central Ohio writers. we're here to help both business writers and creative writers. Helping both business and creative writers, the network assists freelance, technical and business writer. They also provide an online database where you can market your skills and locate new clients. For creative writers, they offer workshops where you can get together with other authors, in a creative space that's solely designed to celebrate the writing life.
Greater Canton Writers' Guild
The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild was founded in 1964 for beginning and professional writers for purposes of learning, discussion, and mutual support. It includes persons of diverse skills who share a common commitment to the craft of writing.
Greater Cincinnati Writer's League
The 78 year old Greater Cincinnati Writer's League is a group of writers whose focus is poetry.
Hamilton Writers Guild
The Hamilton Writers Guild offers support and encouragement to both novice and experienced writers wishing to further his or her writing ambitions. The Guild is open to both published and unpublished writers.
International Writer's Association
The International Writer's Association (IWA) aspires to do what it can to encourage new literary talent. With two branches in two countries, and more to come, IWA is truly an international writer's group.
Mad Anthony Writers’ Conference
The Mad Anthony Writers Conference is dedicated to promoting the creative art of writing and promoting reading as a form of entertainment as well as a necessity of life. The Writers' Conference hosts reputable published authors and reputable publishers/editors/agents to instruct and inspire conference attendees in the creative art of writing. Proceeds from the conference will establish a literacy program for the Boys & Girl Club of Hamilton, Ohio or other literacy effort.
Maumee Valley Romance Writers of America
MVRWA is the local chapter of Romance Writers of America based in Toledo, Ohio whose purpose is to advance the professional interest of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy.
Mid-Ohio Writers Association
Mid-Ohio Writers Association was established in order to draw attention to writers in the mid-Ohio area and to encourage area residents to be interested in reading, writing and education. Meetings are free and held at Ontario Library n Mansfield, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio Romance Writers of America
Northeast Ohio Romance Writers of America (NEORWA) is a local Chapter of Romance Writers of America (RWA). If you are looking for support among dedicated writers, consider joining NEORWA. There are over fifty members, both published and unpublished in a variety of genre’s including romance, poetry, children’s, young adult, and erotic fiction who come from Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Northern Ohio Bibiliophilic Society (NOBS)
Founded in 1983, NOBS is an association of book collectors, dealers, librarians, and others interested in promoting the production, preservation, collection, and sale of fine and antiquarian books, and the preservation and protection of the heritage of the printed word. NOBS is a member of the Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies (FABS) and a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Northern Ohio Society of Children's Book Writer's & Illustrators
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people.
The Ohio Poetry Association
The Ohio Poetry Association (OPA), chartered originally as the Verse Writers’ Guild of Ohio, is a nonprofit, educational volunteer organization with a 501(c)(3)Federal designation. They exist to promote the art of poetry and support poets and others who appreciate poetry.
Ohio Valley Romance Writers of America
Ohio Valley Romance Writers of America (OVRWA) is a chapter of Romance Writers of America® (RWA) which was chartered in 1981 to serve as a nonprofit trade association for romance writers. The mission of Romance Writers of America is to advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy.
Ohio Writers' Guild
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 community and state events, sponsors weekly gatherings and provides an encouraging community for Ohio's family of authors.
Ohio Writers’ Conference
Ohio Writers’ Conference is an annual event which is typically held in Columbus, Ohio. The conference recognizes students' work that has been submitted and published in Kent State University's soft-bound book of students' orignal work, Beginnings. The conference includes storytellers, a keynote address, interactive workshops, and an awards luncheon. Beginnings authors are invited to share their work at an open mike session.
Skyline Writers
For well over 20 years, Skyline Writers has been an active writing group that meets monthly in the southwest Cleveland suburbs, primarily for friendly and constructive criticism
Thurber House
Their mission is to celebrate the written word for the education and entertainment of the broadest possible audience and to continue Thurber's legacy of humor. Thurber House also facilitates many literary programs including: Evenings with Authors, Literary Picnics, and Book Groups.
Wick Poetry Center
The Wick Poetry Center encourages new voices by promoting opportunities for individuals and communities locally, regionally, and nationally. Wick engages emerging and established poets and poetry audiences through readings, publications, workshops, and scholarship opportunities.
Y-City Writers
What began as one person's personal quest became a forum for storytellers of all ages, skill levels, and genre-preferences. Y-City Writers now consists of over 71 members (published and non-published), and is still growing. Their goal is to provide a comfortable experience for everyone involved, while encouraging our craft. To this end, Y-City Writers host open mics and a yearly writing conference. There are no dues to attend meetings.