From September 1–November 30, short story submissions are open for The Hudson Review. Details/guidelines are as follows: Open to writers never before published in The Hudson Review. 10,000 word limit. […]

EVENT URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ea_VbXUdk A Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we […]

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH! NaNoWriMo challenges aspiring authors to knuckle down and write 1883 words per day, with an end goal of completing a 50,000 word draft of […]

The Beck Series welcomes novelist M.E. O’Brien. O’Brien writes and speaks on gender freedom and capitalism. She is the co-author of the speculative novel, Everything for Everyone: An Oral History […]

Writers, channel your imagination and share your talents with this 18th annual contest for all ages. Enter your original work in any genre for a chance to showcase your creativity. […]

The Arlington Church of God Authors’ Roundtable and Book Fair is an event for the entire family to come out and be inspired! This historic event will feature church members who are also published […]

Get in the holiday spirit at Thurber House during this FREE pop-in family-friendly event! Join us for seasonal music, treats, arts and crafts, museum tours, and a special holiday sale […]

Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work! Victoria […]

In the early 1960s, the River Valley Local School District was built on the former Marion Engineer Depot location. In 1997, a school nurse grew concerned about the high rate […]

We are so excited to welcome local Authors Ric Stranges & Brent Carson to our shop! Brent Carson is a lifelong resident of Delaware and is well known storyteller of […]

Wear your coziest Christmas pjs (or your faithful robe and slippers) and join us in welcoming rom-com author extraordinaire Kerry Winfrey back to Wheatberry Books! We will be celebrating Kerry's […]

Village Poetry Open Mic Thursday, December 7, 2023 8:00pm-9:00pm Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and […]

Local Poet and OWU graduate Emily Patterson will be celebrating the launch of her new chapbook, "To Bend and Braid" at Griffey's. Join us for a reading, Q&A, and signing!

Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 9:00am to 8:00pm Gramercy Books 2424 East Main Street Bexley , OH 43209 Join your favorite independent booksellers to celebrate Gramercy Books’ seventh birthday! Stay […]

Participate in a kid-friendly artist talk with illustrator and author Innosanto Nagara. As a part of his wide-ranging career as a graphic artist and activist, Nagara has written numerous books […]

Consider learning more about the Ohio Writer's Association! Learn more about the organization with this video: https://youtu.be/dySamuRVn64 Membership options from $0 to $100 can be viewed here: https://www.ohiowriters.org/plans-pricing Join the […]

Join us as we welcome back author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand for a fun afternoon storytime! Enjoy a reading of his two newest titles, The Voice in the Hollow and […]

Sesquicentennial Author Series Featuring Jason Mott Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m. Main Library 1 p.m. | Library opens 1:30 p.m. | Seating opens in the second floor Reading Room […]

A hypnotic, sexy, and incisive debut adult novel following one woman’s affair with her daughter’s best friend that tests the limits of love and ambition from #1 New York Times […]

Reading: Nabil Ayers with Hanif Abdurraqib Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:00pm-9:00pm RSVP on Facebook. Join us for a special reading event, as we welcome author and music executive, Nabil Ayers, […]

Join us for a visit with Jerry Pallotta, the award-winning author of more than 90 books including the popular Who Would Win? series. Learn about the creative process of how […]

We are excited to welcome author Richard "Dick" Burry and celebrate his latest book, Art and History in the Ohio Judicial Center: A Visual Tour. This new book was just […]

Meet up with fellow writers for critique, advice, and group writing time. Calling all writers! Are you looking for a place to meet fellow writers, share your work, ask questions, […]

About the Workshop: Flash prose stories are highly compressed narratives ranging from 500 to 1500 words that can tell a complete and satisfying story. They're fun to read and write […]

Village Poetry Workshop Tuesday, December 19, 2023 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. […]

Firepit Writers Workshop Thursday, January 4, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work […]

Firepit Writers Workshop Thursday, January 4, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work […]

Meeting Room 1A Mariel Jungkunz, author newly released Dreams of Green, will present her picture book on the Three Kings' Day holiday celebrated by families from Latin American and Caribbean […]

Peace & Freedom Organization's Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Finals and Judging Saturday, January 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:45 pm Large Program Room The Peace and Freedom Organization's Dr. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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   |   […]

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

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

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

Author Kathy S. Elasky will be at Homegrown on Main!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

"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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 . . […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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    […]

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, […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]