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Central Ohio Fiction Writers

Central Ohio Fiction Writers (COFW) is a non-profit professional association for writers of romance. We have a private group for dues-paid members.

The public page is for all writers interested in romance writing. COFW membership includes monthly meetings offering presentations by well-known authors and industry professionals (hybrid--zoom, and currently alternating between Columbus and Dayton); a monthly newsletter with educational articles, member news, and a calendar of local events; monthly plotting groups; a detailed website; Go

ogle Groups for the exchange of ideas; an annual writing contest many years; and friendships beyond compare. If you're on your writing journey, and you love romance, check us out.

05/17/2026

The Cozy Book Nook co-owner gave insider industry tips today at COFW. Here’s a snip to help you get your books on their shelves. Antonio Garcia

05/09/2026

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run an Indie Bookstore?

Independent bookstores have experienced a massive resurgence, with numbers jumping approximately 70% over the past five years, driven by community focus, local curation, and social media trends. Join us when author and co-owner of The Cozy Book Nook, Antonio Garcia, gives us the inside story. Visit https://www.cofwevents.org to learn more.

04/12/2026

What if you could change the course of your writing career this week? It’s possible. No matter where you are in your writing journey, anyone can benefit from learning self editing tips and tricks from literary agent Rachel McMillan on Saturday, April 18th via Zoom. This program could cost you hundreds, but you can join for FREE as our guest. To learn how, visit https://www.cofwevents.org

11/07/2025

Curious about how you can turn your novels into audio books without a Bitcoin fortune? Join us Saturday, November 15, in person or on Zoom! Here are the details:
12:00 pm: Networking
12:15 pm: Introductions & Incentives
12:30-12:45 pm: Business meeting
1:30 pm: Speaker
LOCATION | Meeting will be Hybrid via Zoom and Vandalia branch of the Dayton Metro Library. 330 S Dixie Dr, Vandalia Ohio 45377. If you aren't a member and would like to attend email: [email protected] before 5pm on Nov 11. For more information: https://www.cofwevents.org

10/15/2025

Need motivation and feedback on your current WIP? Then join COFW for our monthly meeting.
DATE | October 18th, 2025
12:00 pm, Networking
12:15 pm, Introductions & Incentives
12:30-1:30pm, Business meeting
1:30 pm, small group workshopping on your novel or work in progress
LOCATION | Meeting will be Hybrid via Zoom and Room 1 at the Hilliard Library, 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, Ohio. If you aren't a member but would like to attend as a guest, email [email protected]. For more details visit: cofwevent.org.

08/31/2025

Fall is a great time to grab a pumpkin spice latte and learn more about marketing your work. This COFW sponsored two week online class uses Google IO Groups for course work, assignments, and interaction.
Registration cost for this course is very affordable. We hope you'll join us and Jess in the 'classroom.'
$20 for COFW members
$25 for all others
More more information and to register: https://www.cofwevents.org/classes/

08/30/2025

We're getting a jump start on September with the promotion of our monthly meeting. Jen is an amazing speaker. If you aren't a member you can attend as a guest by emailing [email protected]. Check out our website for all the details: https://www.cofwevents.org/home/
September 13th, 2025
12:00 pm: Networking
12:15 pm: Introductions & Incentives
12:30-12:45 pm: Business meeting
1:30 pm: Speaker
LOCATION | Meeting will be Hybrid via Zoom and Vandalia branch of the Dayton Metro Library. 330 S Dixie Dr, Vandalia Ohio 45377

08/14/2025

In this month's COFW meeting and speaker presentation, we invite you to learn how to evolve with your genre and adapt your marketing approach to suit your style and career stage.
Date:August 16th, 2025
12:00: Networking
12:15:Introductions & Incentives
12:45: Business meeting
1:30: Speaker (Zoom)
LOCATION | Meeting will be Hybrid via Zoom and Room 2A at the Hilliard Library, 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, Ohio.
If you are not a member and would like to attend, email [email protected]. For more information visit: https://www.cofwevents.org

07/25/2025

USA Today bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick is ready to help you improve your manuscript with an on-line class via Google IO groups. The cost is only $25 for non-members, $20 for members. More more information visit: https://www.cofwevents.org/classes/

07/08/2025

Calling all writing enthusiasts who are ready to learn from Dawn Alexander, developmental editor and story coach who collaborates with both emerging writers and accomplished authors to strengthen their stories and refine their voices. Her clients have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, as well as the Amazon Top 100.

DATE | July 19th, 2025
12:00 pm - Networking
12:15 pm - Introductions & Incentives
12:30 pm - Business meeting
1:30 pm - Speaker (Zoom) Dawn Alexander
LOCATION | Meeting will be Hybrid via Zoom and in person at the Dayton Metro Library Branch, 330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377. If you are not a COFW member and would like to attend, email [email protected]. Details at cowfevents.org

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Worthington, OH
43085

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http://www.cofwevents.org/

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