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The Fonz and I
Written By Kathryn Haueisen Last week I had a moral dilemma. I won the Write Now Columbus complimentary Thurber House ticket to see Henry Winkler being interviewed by Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Journalist Connie Schultz at the Ohio State University Mershon Auditorium. This was a stop on his book tour...
Will books written by A.I. replace books written by humans?
There's a trend I've noticed in my life, and it's one I'm not at all fond of. It was in March of 2020 when I let my guard down, congratulating myself for finally having it together. I'm sure a few of us know what happens next in that story. In November of 2022 was when I got serious about writing....
Into the Springs Writers Workshop
Sponsored blog post: Cultivate your craft at the Into the Springs Writers’ Workshop. This summer’s version of the Into the Springs Writers’ Workshop will feature award-winning writer, author, and strategist Jane Friedman and science fiction and fantasy writer Jason Sanford. The two will...
Great News. WNC lives on.
Great News. WNC lives on. Dear Writers and Readers: Nita here—one final time. Thank you to the many people who showed interest in helping Write Now Columbus (WNC) continue. I so appreciate the care and concern expressed for my 20-year endeavor. A few comments brought me to tears. Gratefully, we...
The Future of Write Now Columbus
The Future of Write Now Columbus Nita here, cutting to the chase. After twenty years publishing Write Now Columbus, it's time for me to step down and for a new publisher to step up. Is This You? The ideal Write Now Columbus (WNC) publisher is someone with strong central Ohio ties who...
New podcast for freelance writers features longtime central Ohio journalist
By Tami Kamin Meyer When central Ohio journalist and author Sherry Paprocki first met New York-based writer Estelle Erasmus in 2016, Paprocki had a plan for tapping into Erasmus’s incredible organizational and networking skills. Paprocki had just been elected president of the American Society of...
A moment with Columbus author Robin Yocum
A moment with Columbus author Robin Yocum By Tami Kamin Meyer Robin Yocum, an award-winning Columbus author, journalist and wordsmith attributes his ability to complete a variety of writing-related projects more to technology than old-school techniques. Yocum says he wrote his latest novel, The...
Author Profile: Nita Sweeney
Author Profile: Nita Sweeney, Write Now Columbus publisher and award-winning author of best-selling books ------------ Nita Sweeney is a lot of things to a lot of people. On top of the important and varied hats she wears, including wife, writer, author, coach, mentor, mental health advocate,...
An August of Activity – WNC August 2022
AN AUGUST OF ACTIVITY - WRITE NOW COLUMBUS AUGUST 2022 Tami here. WE NEED YOUR HELP Thank you for taking the time to peruse our monthly summary of literary news and events from throughout central Ohio. Nita and I enjoy sharing monthly local literary news about book releases, book fairs, author...
July juxtaposition: You call this freedom?
July juxtaposition: You call this freedom? The Summer of 2022 continued with a major slap in the face to every woman in America when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn the federal right to abortion. Nita and I are livid. I pray Ohio's 'Heartbeat Law' is somehow deemed unconstitutional so...
Wandering June
I was blessed to enjoy a solo 18-day odyssey of Colorado in May. I relish the research involved in learning about new places to see and unique activities to undertake. I mean, research is my life! I relish creating a driving itinerary and enjoy comparing the prices, services and amenities offered...
