Ohio Writers' Association

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Join us on June 28th at 5pm to discuss the Poet’s Role in Democracy.

Link on OPA website and in comments. -Notice time change from 6pm to 5pm.

06/16/2026

SUBMISSIONS OPEN! Looking for thoughtful feedback on your writing? Join us for the Ohio Writers' Association's next Peer Critique Session on July 2.

Whether you're working on a novel, short story, memoir, poem, or essay, peer critique is a great opportunity to receive constructive feedback and help fellow writers strengthen their work.

To have your work considered for critique or to sign up to attend and observe, be sure to submit your piece and register through our website.

Not ready to submit? You're still welcome to attend, read others' work, and participate in the discussion. - https://www.ohiowriters.org/event-details/july-peer-critique

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate the release of Resistance: An Anthology of Ohio Writers. Seeing readers, writers, friends, family members, and supporters come together to champion Ohio literature was truly special.

We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ron Luce, whose dedication and editorial vision helped bring this anthology to life. We're also grateful to Little Professor Book Center for hosting such a warm and welcoming launch event.

Most importantly, thank you to the talented authors who entrusted us with their work. Resistance exists because of your creativity, courage, and willingness to share your voices with readers. We are proud to feature such an outstanding collection of Ohio writers.

And, of course, thank you to everyone who purchased a book, attended the launch, shared our posts, or helped spread the word. Community support is what makes projects like this possible.

If you weren't able to attend the launch party—or if you know someone who would enjoy powerful stories, essays, and poems centered on the theme of resistance—there's still time to pick up a copy. Every purchase helps support the Ohio Writers' Association and our mission to foster and promote writers throughout the state. - https://a.co/d/0eyMQ0Xz

06/13/2026

What better way to celebrate a book's release than by helping it get off to a strong start?

Tomorrow, Resistance: An Anthology of Ohio Writers officially launches, and we'll be gathering at Little Professor Book Center in Athens to celebrate with contributors, readers, and supporters of Ohio's writing community. If you're planning to attend, we're excited to see you there!

If you can't make it, there's still a way to be part of launch weekend: pre-order a copy of the anthology - https://a.co/d/0eyMQ0Xz

Those early sales matter more than most people realize. Pre-orders help build visibility for a new release, demonstrate reader interest, and help ensure that books like Resistance reach a wider audience. For a nonprofit organization like the Ohio Writers' Association, that support helps us continue creating opportunities, programs, and publications for writers across Ohio.

A single pre-order may seem small, but together they help tell a much bigger story.

Thank you to everyone who has already ordered a copy, shared a post, invited a friend to the launch, or supported this project in any way. We can't wait to celebrate tomorrow and finally share Resistance with the world.

📚 Pre-order today.
🎉 Launch party tomorrow.
❤️ Ohio writers thank you.

06/12/2026

The Columbus Book Festival is exactly ONE MONTH away! 🤩 Are you ready?

Featuring:
📚 200+ national and Columbus-based authors
🎤 Panel discussions & talks
✍️ Book signings
🛍️ Bookish retailers
🫶 Community Exhibitors
🍔 Expanded Food & Drink options
🛒 Big Book Sale by Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
…and much more!

View the lineup, marketplace map, schedule, and more at columbusbookfestival.org.

📍 Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave.)
⏰ July 11-12, 2026