Author Eliza Browning at Wheatberry Books

Wheatberry Books 41 South Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH, United States

Who is ready for a new year of books, events, and more at Wheatberry? We will kick things off this Saturday with author Eliza Browning joining us at 1pm to promote her fantasy novel “The Queen of Thorns and Gold”. Our first Storytime of the year is at 1:30, so this is a great chance […]

OHIO AUTHOR SOIREE: HEART-RACING READS

Grandview Heights Public Library 1685 W. First Ave., Columbus, Ohio

Thriller author Robin Yocum, romance author Libby Kay, and horror author Kealan Patrick Burke kick off our Winter Reading Challenge with short talks about their exhilarating books!   Hosted by GHPL staff members Megan and Ben. Kealan Patrick Burke, hailed by Booklist as “one of the most clever and original talents in contemporary horror,” was born […]

SCBWI: Picture Book Critique Night

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January 10 Open Picture Book Critique Night – IN PERSON The next Picture Book Critique Night will take place on WEDNESDAY, January 10, from 7:00-9:00 pm and will be IN PERSON in Columbus at Whole Foods at 1555 W. Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington. If you would like to have something critiqued, please bring 6 copies to share. No […]

Book Signing with Kathryn Houghton

Griffey's Book Emporium 4 Troy Road, Delaware, OH, United States

Local author Kathryn Houghton will be celebrating the release of her debut sci-fi fantasy novel "Come To The Lighthouse." Join us for a reading, Q&A, and book signing here at Griffeys'!

Saturday Morning with Authors Kristy Boyce and Christen Randall

Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Join authors Kristy Boyce and Christen Randall at the Upper Arlington Public Library (Tremont) for a lively conversation about Kristy's latest young adult (ages 12+) novel, Dungeons and Drama! "In this boisterously geeky romantic comedy, Boyce delivers a feel-good tale of love and laughter."−Publishers Weekly Kristy Boyce lives in Pickerington, OH and teaches psychology as a senior […]

Central Ohio Fiction Writers: Jules Bennett

Virtual

COFW first meeting of the year. Social 12PM, Business Meeting 1230PM, Speaker at 130PM Hybrid via zoom and in-person at the Community Room at the Burkhardt Library. Email cofwpresident@gmail.com for zoom link and/or more information.

Virtual Poetry Workshop with Pauletta Hansel

Virtual

For our first quarterly workshop of 2024, we welcome poet and educator, Pauletta Hansel! She’ll lead a virtual workshop via Zoom and answer all your challenging questions about how to assemble a collection of poems. "Developing Your Poetry Manuscript" There are as many ways to organize a collection of poems as there are poets who […]

Virtual

DATE & TIME   |   January 13th, 2024 – Social at 12:00 PM, Business meeting at 12:30 pm, Speaker at 1:30 pm or later–after the business meeting concludes. LOCATION   |   Meeting will be Hybrid via Zoom and Community Room at the Burkhardt Library, 4704 Burkhardt Ave., Dayton, OH 45403. This is a newer location for us, in […]

A Celebration of Women: Marching Forward with author Trudy Krisher

CML-Whetstone 3909 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Hear award-winning author Trudy Krisher discuss joining the Women’s March on Washington and the writing of her subsequent novel On the March. https://events.columbuslibrary.org/event/9843308#branch

Made in Ohio: Author Conrade C. Hinds

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Conrade C. Hinds, author of Made In Ohio, will share stories of inventions such as the Etch-A-Sketch and products like Quaker Oats that came from Ohio. Hinds worked as an architect, and has lived in Central Ohio for 46 years. He's a board member of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation, and retired from the City of Columbus, […]

Poetry and Prose

Griffey's Book Emporium 4 Troy Road, Delaware, OH, United States

Join us for our first open mic night of the new year! Whether you're performing a song, a poem, a short piece of prose, a comedy routine, or what have you, we'd love for you to join us for a wonderful evening of creativity and community! Sign up for a timeslot in-store or on our […]

OSU’s The Journal Launch Party

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Journal Magazine Launch Party Friday, January 19, 2024 7:00pm-9:00pm Join us for a special event celebrating the latest publication of OSU's The Journal. Mingle starts at 7pm with readings kicking off at 8pm.

Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic – Virtual

Online Event

Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic Peripatetic Poets (Virtual) Featured Reader and Open Mic. meets on the 3rd Sunday every month at 6:30 pm. per•i•pa•tet•ic: A person who walks or travels from place to place, or (P) one who follows the teachings of Aristotle, who taught philosophy while walking about the Lyceum of Athens Please […]

Settling Ohio: Author Visit with Timothy Anderson

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Westerville Public Library Uptown Meeting Rooms A and B (Combined) Description Meet author Timothy Anderson, as he talks about his latest book, Settling Ohio: The First Peoples and Beyond. Book sale and signing to follow. About the Author Timothy is an associate professor of geography at Ohio University. Much of his current research focuses on […]

English Research Talks

Ohio State University – Denney Hall 164 Annie and John Glenn, Columbus, Ohio

English Research Talks, Featuring Professors Beverly Moss and Pranav Jani English Research Talks is an ongoing series that provides faculty an opportunity to share their current scholarship or creative work with the department community, creating conversations about topics of shared interest. The department will hold four of these events across the 2023-2024 academic year, with […]

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Teen Writing Program Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA (map) Teen Writing Program Spring 2024 schedule, Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm Main Library Solarium. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 18, 25, April 15, 22, 29. No registration necessary. Open to all creative writers age […]

Village Poetry Workshop: Two Dollar Radio HQ

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm The Village Poetry Workshop is a monthly meetup of poets looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The Village Poetry Workshop will be run by HQ's Operations Manager Nathan McDowell. Space and time at workshops is limited, so if you are interested in participating, please […]

Just ask me: BOOK MARKETING Q&A

Virtual

Almost anyone can write a book, but can they write a book that sells? Book marketing is often an afterthought for busy authors. But this neglect will cost you in the long run. This JUST ASK ME — BOOK MARKETING Q&A session will leave you with marketable answers you can implement immediately. You can define […]

Author Talk: Teresa Woodard

Plain City Library

Interested in gardening? Come listen to Teresa Woodard discuss her co-written book AMERICAN ROOTS. About the Presentation:  Follow the journey across the US and take a closer look at gardens that writer Teresa Woodard showcased in her quest to celebrate the American garden in this new book AMERICAN ROOTS (Timber Press) co-authored with Nick and Allison McCullough. […]

The Word is Art Stage Deadline: Columbus Arts Festival

The Word is Art Stage showcases and celebrates all forms of the spoken word: poetry, short stories, memoir, essays, humor, fiction, nonfiction, contemporary and traditional storytelling. Don’t miss your chance to apply to perform at the Columbus Arts Festival, June 7-9, 2024. Apply at https://www.columbusartsfestival.org/.../performing-artists/ Deadline for applications: February 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm We […]

Couplet Poetry: Submissions Open

Virtual

Couplet is open for submissions February 1-29, 2024. What we’re looking for: At Couplet Poetry, we publish two poems per author (a couplet). Send us poems that pair, rhyme (literally or figuratively), complement, hold hands, translate, juxtapose, or otherwise can’t live without each other. Our aesthetic is open (send us your experimental work, your formal work, your […]

TEDx Salon – Importance of Storytelling with TEDxOhioStateUniversity

Columbus Metropolitan Libary--Hillard Branch Hillard, OH

TEDx is dedicated to ideas worth spreading. Join us for a recorded TEDx talk followed by discussion and interactive activities that help put these ideas into action. TEDxOhioStateUniversity is an independently affiliated TEDx organization focused on ideas worth spreading. Every year TEDxOhioStateUniversity puts on a main event that consists of 12 amazing speakers, who give […]

Poetry Readings

CML-Gahanna 310 Granville St., Granville, OH, United States

Diverses Presents poetry readings by Amanda Nicole Corbin & featured guest Chris Minton!

Sweet Fire: Author Visit with J.P. Mitchell (Ages 2-8)

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Enjoy a reading and craft by local author J.P. Mitchell from her book Sweet Fire. Q&A and book signing to follow. (Books will be available for purchase at the beginning of the program.) About the Author J.P. Mitchell is an educator, writer, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker whose passion is cultivating freedom through creativity, courage and community. Her superpower […]

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist, New York Times Bestselling Author Connie Schultz Debuts Children’s Picture Book, Lola and The Troll!

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Join us for a family friendly celebration of New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Schultz’s debut picture book, Lola and The Troll, about a young girl named Lola who decides to be brave and stand up to a bully. The event is free and will be held at the Bexley Public […]

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Mon, February 26, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Where: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA (map) Description: Teen Writing Program Spring 2024 schedule, Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm Main Library Solarium. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 18, 25, April 15, 22, 29. No registration necessary. Open […]

Ohio Buckeye Candy: A Sweet History with Renee Casteel Cook

Grandview Heights Public Library 1685 W. First Ave., Columbus, Ohio

Get ready for Valentine’s Day! Learn about Ohio’s namesake candy confection and our beloved candy shops around the state with Renee Casteel Cook, author of Ohio Buckeye Candy: A Sweet History.

READING: Tobias Carroll + Bela Koe-Krompecher

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 8:00pm-9:00pm RSVP on Facebook. Join us for a special reading event, as we welcome authors, Tobias Carroll and Bela Koe-Krompecher, to the Unicorn Stage. Tobias Carroll is the author of three novels, one short story collection, and Political Sign, a work of nonfiction. He is the managing editor of Vol. 1 Brooklyn and writes a […]

“What if Americans Had Listened to Black Women in the 1800’s?”

Ohio Wesleyan Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms

Award-winning scholar Koritha Mitchell (she/her) shares insights from editing the work of Harriet Jacobs while witnessing the Supreme Court’s commitment to ending abortion access and limiting the right to vote. Jacobs’s Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is the first book-length autobiography by a formerly enslaved African American woman. Despite facing obstacles typically […]

Colin Cutler at the Prologue Bookshop

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

"Wickedly funny." ~Susquehanna Folk Music Society "Devastating." ~Americana Highways "One magnificent ta pestry of roots music." ~No Depression"...a juke joint energy coursing through it and a humidity that seems to sweat out the sins and the booze that these characters are often soaked in." ~Paste Colin Cutler's long-awaited folk Americana album of songs rooted in […]

The Best Stories Are Yours

Virtual

Cost: Free Event URL: website For fiction and nonfiction writers, the best stories often come from real-life experiences. This panel seminar and workshop, sponsored by Bordighera Press, explores inspirational techniques writers can use to select and transform their journeys, turning points, and discoveries into story. We’ll include a focus on autofiction (the nexus of autobiography and […]

Author’s Showcase at Ohio Christian University

Ohio Christian University 1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio

Join 13+ local Ohio authors at the first-ever Ohio Christian University Maxwell Library! Showcase begins at 5PM with special presentation by Wes Molebash at 7PM. Theresa Garee, president of Write Now Columbus, to have short presentation following. Author's Showcase at the Ohio Christian University at the Maxwell Library.  

Falling for You: Author Visit with Libby Kay

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Westerville Public Library Uptown Meeting Room A Description Fall in love with the fictional town of Buckeye Falls, Ohio as author Libby Kay talks about her latest romance novel, Falling for You. Book sale ($10 for paperbacks and $15 for hardbacks) & signing to follow. To learn more about […]

Uncovering the Hidden Life of Louis-Benoit Zamor

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Author Patti Flinn In Conversation with Sarah-Grace Heller Patti Flinn, author of the new historical fiction novel, THE GREATEST THING, and Sarah-Grace Heller, Chair of French and Italian and Associate Professor of French at The Ohio State University, will discuss Patti's book and explore the hidden lives of Black Europeans in the 18th century. Flinn’s latest […]

The Aldus Society: Sarah Neville

Thurber Center 91 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Welcome to your Central Ohio connection for book lovers. The Aldus Society brings literary events and programming to book lovers and educational opportunities to members. Some of our members are serious book collectors, some of us are merely lovers of the printed word in  all its forms. Thurber Center 91 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215. […]

Tessa Bailey: Virtual Author Talk

Pataskala Public Library

Join us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan in her new book Fangirl Down. #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, […]

Jarod K. Anderson at Griffey’s

Griffey's Book Emporium 4 Troy Road, Delaware, OH, United States

Join us for a book signing with local author and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson! About Jarod: Jarod K. Anderson has three best-selling collections of nature poetry, Field Guide to the Haunted Forest, Love Notes from the Hollow Tree, and Leaf Litter. His forthcoming literary memoir Something in the Woods Loves You (Timber Press/Hachette September 2024) […]

Romance at Kicksmix Bookstore

Kicks Mix Bookstore 38 S. 3rd Street, Newark, Oh

Join local romance authors at the store! Sherry Hayes, Jane B Night, and Libby Kay. Just in time for valentines day!

Romance Authors at Kicks Mix

Kicks Mix Bookstore 38 S. 3rd Street, Newark, Oh

Be sure to stop by on February 10th between 10am and 2pm to check out these romance authors and their books! In honor of Valentine's Day- we are going to show our customers some love! Sign up that day to win gift cards, romance books and more! Check in with Kicks Mix bookstore for more […]

An evening with J.R. Barnes

Wheatberry Books 41 South Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH, United States

Join us for an evening with local author and musician J.R. Barnes. Attendees will enjoy a reading by the author, a Q&A session, and a meet and greet with opportunities to purchase signed copies of Sailing Home and The Blue Rose. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free, but seating is limited.  

Toni Morrison Day Celebration

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Celebrating the Life, Words, and Legacy of Toni Morrison February 18th is Toni Morrison Day in Ohio. Join us in celebrating the life, words, and legacy of the iconic Toni Morrison with readings from local authors and poets. Readings will take place from 1:30-4:45 PM in the BPL Auditorium. Light refreshments and snacks will be […]

The Impact of Congresswoman Cardiss Collins: Author Visit with Frank E. Dobson, Jr.

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Westerville Public Library Uptown Meeting Room A Description Discover the story of Cardiss Collins, the fourth Black woman to serve in the US Congress, and the first Black woman from the Midwest to do so. Presented by Frank E. Dobson, Jr., author of A Leader With Courage: The Impact […]

Book Loft Presents: Joshua Green: The Rebels

Virtual

One of the best and most readable overviews of the Democrats’ evolution on economic issues over the past half-century.” — The Wall Street Journal “Fast-paced, sober, yet hopeful . . . Green is a first-rate journalist.” — The Atlantic From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Devil’s Bargain comes the revelatory inside […]

Beck Series: Lars Horn and Tsering Yangzom Lama

Michael D. Eisner Performing Arts

The Beck Series welcomes GLCA Prize winners for nonfiction, Lars Horn and for fiction, Tsering Yangzom Lama. Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental non-fiction. Their first book, VOICE OF THE FISH, won the 2020 Graywolf Nonfiction Prize, the 2023 Great Lakes College Association New Writers Award, and was named an Honor […]

Beck Series: Lars Horn and Tsering Yangzom Lama

Denison University OH, United States

The Beck Series welcomes GLCA Prize winners for for nonfiction, Lars Horn and for fiction, Tsering Yangzom Lama. Location: Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts - Denison Museum Ticket Info: Free Questions: Margot Singer singerm@denison.edu 740-587-5741 The Beck Series welcomes GLCA Prize winners for for nonfiction, Lars Horn and for fiction, Tsering Yangzom Lama. […]

Investigations into a Forgotten Mystery Author” Author Talk with Rebecca Rego Barry

Virtual

Join us for a talk featuring author Rebecca Rego Barry on her new book, “The Vanishing of Carolyn Wells: Investigations into a Forgotten Mystery Author.” Part biography and part sleuthing narrative, Barry’s work documents both Carolyn Wells’ life and career as well as her own experience researching this once famous author. Barry will also share discoveries […]

Criticism LTD: Project Narrative

Virtual

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, February 15th, Project Narrative will be hosting a hybrid event with Matt Seybold! This event will take place at 4 PM (EST) in Pomerene Hall 160 and will also be accessible through Zoom (see information below). Criticism LTD: Continuing the Dialogue In the Fall of 2023, The American Vandal Podcast from the Center For Mark Twain Studies at […]

Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night at Griffey’s

Griffey's Book Emporium 4 Troy Road, Delaware, OH, United States

Whether you’re performing a song, a poem, a short piece of prose, a comedy routine, or what have you, we’d love to have you join us for a wonderful evening of creativity and community! Sign up for a timeslot in-store or on our website: https://griffeysbookemporium.com/open-mic-sign-up/

From Hook to Resolution: Writing a short story with Jen Knox

Upper Arlington Library - Main Branch 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH, United States

From Hook to Resolution: Writing a Short Story - with Jen Knox, Presented by Thurber House  Upper Arlington Public Library, Tremont Road Branch, 2800 Tremont Rd. Saturday, February 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm Registration opens February 3rd: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/9374204    In this short but intensive workshop, students will learn about how to write a strong opening, and create vivid […]

COFW: Self Publishing Basics

Virtual

DATE & TIME   | February 17th, 2025 – Social at 12:00 PM, Business meeting at 12:30 pm, Speaker at 1:30 pm or later–after the business meeting concludes. LOCATION   |    Zoom and Hilliard Room of Hilliard Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH 43026. See below for further instructions. Speaker will be via zoom. TOPIC   | […]

Story Openings: with Lisa Lopez Snyder, Presented by Thurber House 

Upper Arlington Library - Main Branch 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH, United States

Story Openings: with Lisa Lopez Snyder, Presented by Thurber House  Upper Arlington Public Library, Tremont Road Branch, 2800 Tremont Rd. Saturday, February 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Registration opens February 3rd: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/9374204    Does the opening to your story drag? Learn tips and techniques for getting your readers to read past the first page. Whether you’re writing fiction […]

Poetry Potluck

Brown Family Environmental Center 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier, OH

Sat, February 17, 2pm – 4pm Where: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier, OH 43022, USA (map) DescriptionJoin us for Poetry Potluck at the Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier on Saturday, February 17 from 2pm -4pm. Guest poet Andrew Grace will give a reading of his work, followed by […]

Carnegie Author Series with Brendan Slocumb

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library 96 S. Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for talks with engaging national authors, free and open to all. Carnegie Author Series featuring Brendan Slocumb Sunday, Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. 1 p.m. | Library opens 1:30 p.m. | Seating opens in the second floor Reading Room 2 p.m. | Author Talk with Brendan […]

Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic – Virtual

Online Event

Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic Peripatetic Poets (Virtual) Featured Reader and Open Mic. meets on the 3rd Sunday every month at 6:30 pm. per•i•pa•tet•ic: A person who walks or travels from place to place, or (P) one who follows the teachings of Aristotle, who taught philosophy while walking about the Lyceum of Athens Please […]

Book Loft Presents: Jake Johnston: Aid State

Virtual

Haiti’s state is near-collapse: armed groups have overrun the country, many government officials have fled after the 2021 assassination of President Moise and not a single elected leader holds office, refugees desperately set out on boats to reach the US and Latin America, and the economy reels from the after-effects of disasters, both man-made and […]

SCBWI: In-person meetup

Dublin Library 75 N. High Street, Dublin, Ohio

Columbus In-Person Meetup: February 20 Tuesday, February 20, from 7:00-8:30 pm. Location: Dublin Library (75 N. High Street, Dublin, OH, 43017). Meeting room 3 is reserved for our group.   This month, there will be in-person city meetups in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton. You'll find full details below, including times and dates for each city's gathering. Don't forget […]

READING & DISCUSSION: Hamilton Nolan

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00pm-9:00pm RSVP on Facebook. Join us for a special event, as we welcome writer and labor journalist Hamilton Nolan to the Unicorn Stage, where he will read and discuss his new book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor. After reading, Nolan will be joined in conversation with […]

Thao Thai Reading: Visiting Writer in Fiction

Ohio State University – Denney Hall 164 Annie and John Glenn, Columbus, Ohio

Please join the Department of English Visiting Writers Series for a reading and Q&A with Thao Thai. Thao Thai is a writer based out of Ohio and an alumna of the Ohio State University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program, from which she graduated in 2012. Her debut novel, Banyan Moon (Mariner Books) was published on […]

BOOK LAUNCH: Michael Tichy, author of The Winnowing Draw

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00pm-9:00pm RSVP on Facebook. Join us for a special event, as we welcome writer Michael Tichy to the Unicorn Stage to celebrate the launch of his new novel, The Winnowing Draw. Michael Tichy is the author of Behind Every Tree, Beneath Every Rock and Wound of the West (Castaigne). His stories […]

RBML Saturday Spotlight: Forget Wands and Cauldrons. Books Are the Real Force in the History of Magic and Witchcraft

Ohio State University - Thompson Library 1858 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Books have been integral to the practice of magic and its transmission over time. This is especially true when it comes to the more learned forms of magic, such as astrology, alchemy and the summoning of angels and demons. Books were also key to the development of the new stereotype of witches as engaged in […]

OHIO UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WHISTLE-STOP POETRY TOUR: OPA

Southern Ohio Museum & Cultural Center 825 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, Ohio

OPA and Poets Against Racism & Hate USA (PARH USA) will conduct a whistle-stop poetry tour of Underground Railroad stations throughout Ohio! With the help of OPA members and community partners, we will present a series of poetry readings at historic sites where we will feature poets and poems that honor Ohio's legacy on the Underground […]

Maggie Smith Author Visit

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Join us for this family friendly celebration of Maggie Smith's picture book debut, My Thoughts Have Wings, a lyrical and reassuring picture book perfect for calming anxious minds at bedtime (or anytime). Maggie will be here to read and talk about her new book as well as be available for book signings. Light refreshments will […]

Using Imitation as Inspiration

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States +1 more

(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you're interested in entering please subscribe to the Write Now Columbus Newsletter before Feb. 3rd) In this session we’ll learn how to mimic our favorite authors’ passages as a springboard […]

Lydia Conklin: A Reading

Lydia Conklin (they/them) is the author of the short story collection Rainbow, Rainbow, a collection of stories that celebrates the humor and depth of the queer and trans experience and works to engage elements not typically represented in queer literature, including liminal or uncertain identities, queer conception, and queer joy. They currently serve as an […]

SOWriters manuscript deadline for monthly meetings

Meeting Dates for 2024 have been set. Hope to see you this year! Dates in parenthesis are when manuscripts for the upcoming meetings are due in the Dropbox. Contact administrator for access. Jan. 3 (Dec. 27) Feb. 7 (Jan. 31) March 6 (Feb. 28) April 3 (March 27) May 1 (April 24) June 5 (May […]

Shut Up And Write!

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00pm-8:00pm Join us for an hour of writing, hosted by our friend Alex Lewis. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm every fourth Wednesday of the month. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or […]

Beck Series: sam sax

The Beck Series welcomes poet sam sax. sax is a queer, Jewish writer and educator. They’re the author of Madness, winner of the National Poetry Series, and Bury It, winner of the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets. They’re next book of poetry is Pig (Simon & Schuster, 2023). A two-time Bay Area Grand Slam […]

Character in Memoir

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you're interested in entering please subscribe to the Write Now Columbus Newsletter before Feb. 3rd) Tuition: $52 ABOUT One of the hardest parts of personal writing and memoir is thinking […]

Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger: A Conversation with Rebecca Traister

Ohio State University-Hagerty Hall

A New York Times best seller, Good and Mad tracks the history of female anger as political fuel—from suffragettes marching on the White House to office workers vacating their buildings after Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. Traister explores women’s anger at both men and other women; anger between ideological allies and foes; the varied ways anger […]

Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger: A Conversation with Rebecca Traister

Ohio State University-Hagerty Hall

A New York Times best seller, Good and Mad tracks the history of female anger as political fuel—from suffragettes marching on the White House to office workers vacating their buildings after Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. Traister explores women’s anger at both men and other women; anger between ideological allies and foes; the varied ways anger […]

Helen Molesworth in Conversation: Book signing follows

Wexner Center 1871 N High Street, Columbus, Ohio

Join a conversation with writer, curator, and podcaster Helen Molesworth and Ohio State’s Vice Provost for the Arts Lisa Florman in this Columbus-exclusive event. Molesworth—who organized Part Object Part Sculpture, Shiny, and retrospective exhibitions of Louise Lawler and Luc Tuymans at the Wex—returns for a reading from her new book, Open Questions: Thirty Years of Writing about Art followed […]

Ohio Travel – Family Fun, Outdoor Adventures, and Getaways

Columbus Metropolitan Libary--Hillard Branch Hillard, OH

Looking for family-friendly adventures this spring? Meet the author of Moon Ohio: Getaway Ideas, Outdoor Adventure & Family Fun, Creative Cuisine & Culture as he shares ideas for travel around Ohio. Join author Matthew Caracciolo as he shares ideas for fun family travel around Ohio.  Matthew is the author of Moon Ohio: Getaway Ideas, Outdoor […]

READING: Cindy Juyoung Ok + Hanif Abdurraqib

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Join us in welcoming poet Cindy Juyoung Ok to the Unicorn Stage to read from their debut poetry collection, Ward Toward. In the 118th volume in the Yale Series of Younger Poets, Ok moves assuredly between spaces—from the psych ward to a prison cell, from divided cities to separated countries. Ok plumbs connections between institutions […]

Author Visit: Carmella Van Vlett

Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

We are excited to welcome back author Carmella Van Vleet in celebration of her new nonfiction book (ages 7+), Frozen in Time: What Ice Cores Can Tell Us about Climate Change. Carmella's book is a dazzling introduction to paleoclimatology for kids, connecting the methods that scientists use to study our climate history with future climate change solutions. […]

Zine Workshop at UA Library

Upper Arlington Library - Main Branch 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH, United States

Ever wanted to self-publish? Ever wanted to create your own magazine? Then ZINE creation may be for you! Zines are self-published, DIY, small-run, publications about any weird, niche subject you want! Join Ty Williams to learn a little about the history of zines, then try your hand at making your own zine!  This program will […]

Corporeal Creativity

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you’re interested in entering please subscribe to the Write Now Columbus Newsletter before Feb. 3rd) Tuition: $39 ABOUT How can prose writers and poets enhance writing by translating feelings, memories, […]

Author Visit: Nikki T. Anthony

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch 1467 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio

Award-winning author Nikki T. Anthony will be stopping by our branch as part of her Girls Like Me tour. Come meet Nikki and learn more about her book, The Price We Pay.

A virtual visit with Christopher Paolini

Virtual

Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy. Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster series The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published […]

The Aldus Society: Sarah Neville

Thurber Center 91 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Welcome to your Central Ohio connection for book lovers. The Aldus Society brings literary events and programming to book lovers and educational opportunities to members. Some of our members are serious book collectors, some of us are merely lovers of the printed word in  all its forms. Thurber Center 91 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215. […]

Kathryn Houghton at Paragraphs Bookstore

Paragraphs Bookstore 229 S Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OH, United States

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local author Kathryn Houghton for an author event at Paragraphs Bookstore! Kathryn's book, Come to the Lighthouse, follows a lighthouse keeper named Adira who is whisked away to the 1700s and finds herself on a pirate ship! You can follow Kathryn's journey as an author on her Instagram account ( […]

Author Event: Kathryn Houghton

Paragraphs Bookstore 229 S Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OH, United States

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local author Kathryn Houghton for an author event at Paragraphs Bookstore! Kathryn's book, Come to the Lighthouse, follows a lighthouse keeper named Adira who is whisked away to the 1700s and finds herself on a pirate ship! You can follow Kathryn's journey as an author on her Instagram account ( […]

Local Author at the NEA BIG READ event

Pickerington Public Library 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH, United States

March 17 – Guest Speaker, Allison Boot, Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2023 2:00-3:30 PM Presentation on the impact she has had in the role of Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, her READ platform, and the inclusive books she has published. Followed by an activity where participants will learn how to ‘write their own story’. Read more about Allison Boot.

Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic – Virtual

Online Event

Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic Peripatetic Poets (Virtual) Featured Reader and Open Mic. meets on the 3rd Sunday every month at 6:30 pm. per•i•pa•tet•ic: A person who walks or travels from place to place, or (P) one who follows the teachings of Aristotle, who taught philosophy while walking about the Lyceum of Athens Please […]

Getting It Right When You’re Making It Up: Researching Your Mystery Novel

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you’re interested in entering please subscribe to the Write Now Columbus Newsletter before Feb. 3rd) Tuition: $52 ABOUT In this two-hour class, mystery writer Andrew Welsh-Huggins will discuss how he […]

Author Visit: David Meyers

Grandview Heights Public Library 1685 W. First Ave., Columbus, Ohio

Dreamsville, The Magic City & Other Historic Ohio Communities Join author David Meyers shares stories from his book about 21 unique and historical communities throughout Ohio.

Poetry Discussion and Open Mic at Westerville Library

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Share your work with members of the Westerville Poetry Group and discover ways others are writing and publishing poetry. Following an open discussion, you are invited to present your own writings or favorite works by other poets or to simply listen.

Author Visit

Beanbag Books 25 W Winter St, Delaware, OH, United States

Join Beanbag Books the evening of March 20th as we host bestselling young adult author Mindy McGinnis! Mindy will be discussing her new psychological thriller, Under This Red Rock (out March 19th) and will be available for signing afterward! Make sure to pre-order your copy in advance, and receive a 15% discount.

Meet Mindy McGinnis, Edgar Award-Winning Young Adult Mystery Novelist at her Book Launch and Signing for UNDER THIS RED ROCK!

Gramercy Books Bexley 2424 East Main Street, Bexley, Ohio

Meet Edgar Award-winning young adult novelist Mindy McGinnis for an intimate book signing of her mesmerizing mystery, Under This Red Rock! This is a first-come, first-served book signing with store capacity limited to 70 people in the store at a time. BEXLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY is Gramercy’s Community Partner. Under This Red Rock is a mesmerizing […]

Raena Shirali Poetry Reading

Ohio State University – Denney Hall 164 Annie and John Glenn, Columbus, Ohio

Please join the Creative Writing Program for a free poetry reading and Q&A with Writer-in-Residence, Raena Shirali. Raena Shirali is the author of two collections of poetry. Her first book, GILT (YesYes Books, 2017), won the 2018 Milt Kessler Poetry Book Award, and her second, SUMMONINGS (Black Lawrence Press, 2022), won the 2021 Hudson Prize. Winner of a Pushcart Prize […]

Mindy McGinnis at Cover to Cover

Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us as we welcome back young adult author Mindy McGinnis in celebration of her newest YA (ages 14+) novel, Under This Red Rock. Under This Red Rock is a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio—only […]

Author Event: Richard Cowdrey

Paragraphs Bookstore 229 S Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OH, United States

We are so excited to welcome Richard Cowdrey back at Paragraphs Bookstore on March 23rd at 11:00am to celebrate the release of Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt!

Poetry Potluck

Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier, OH 43022, USA (map) Join us for Poetry Potluck at the Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier on Sunday, March 24 from 2pm -4pm. Guest poet Cindy Juyoung Ok is the author of Ward Toward (Yale University Press, 2024) and The Kenyon Review Fellow […]

Tools and Tips to Start and Grow Your Freelance Business

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Tuition: $39 ABOUT What do you need to do to make a living as a freelance writer? Do you wonder where to start with getting and keeping clients? This session will focus on tools and tips for creating a successful freelance writing life, including ways to find clients, templates to use for client contracts/letters of […]

Beck Series: Brenda Hillman

Barney-Davis Hall Boardroom 200 W. Loop, Granville, Ohio

The Beck Series welcomes poet Brenda Hillman. Hillman has published more than ten collections of poetry, all from Wesleyan University Press. In five of her most recent collections, Extra Hidden Life, Among the Days (2018); Seasonal Works with Letters on Fire (2013); Practical Water (2009), Pieces of Air in the Epic (2005), and Cascadia (2001), each book receives her ‘sustained attention’ to one the natural […]

A Reading: Lydia Conklin

Lydia Conklin (they/them) is the author of the short story collection Rainbow, Rainbow, a collection of stories that celebrates the humor and depth of the queer and trans experience and works to engage elements not typically represented in queer literature, including liminal or uncertain identities, queer conception, and queer joy. They currently serve as an […]

Author Talk: David Fierst

London Library 20 East First Street, London, OH

David Fierst talks about his book Hidden Disgrace! Join us to welcome Ohio author David Fierst as he talks about his debut book, Hidden Disgrace! Read more about Hidden Disgrace below! "Through meticulous research, Hidden Disgrace pierces through the veil of descriptions of Indians as either savages or "Noble Savages" and describes them as real people with both strengths […]

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