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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ohio University Spring Literary Festival

Ohio University Athens

2023 Spring Literary Festival March 29-30 The Ohio University English Department plans to hold 2023 Spring Literary Festival on the Athens campus on March 29-30. Authors scheduled to attend include […]

The JOY of Words

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 […]

WeRead event

Virtual

WeREAD 2024: Book Discussion (Online Meeting, 1 of 2)   Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Online event Description Read the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft, then dive into […]

Author Meet & Greet: Zibby Owens

The Friends of the Delaware County District Library are excited to host author, podcaster, publisher, and influencer Zibby Owens for an ice cream social event at the North Market in […]

An Evening with Author Aamna Qureshi

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

We are thrilled to welcome Aamna Qureshi for a special "after hours" conversation with Cover to Cover's Maryan Liban. We'll be celebrating Aamna's young adult (ages 13+) novel, When a Brown […]

Healing Music: Tuning Out Cancer, Tuning in Hope

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

Hear John Morgan - guitarist and author of Notes in the Key of C: Tuning Out Cancer, Tuning in Hope - share about his adventures in the world of healing music. From […]

Author Visit: Richard Hurowitz

The Jewish Community Center 1125 College Avenue, Bexley, Ohio

Thursday, April 4, 2024 7:00 PM EDT JCC of Greater Columbus Star RSVP In alignment with Gallery Players production of The Diary of Anne Frank the JCC is pleased to welcome Richard […]

An Evening with Mindy McGinnis

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

Join us as we welcome author Mindy McGinnis to the shop! Mindy will be talking about her brand new book "Under This Red Rock", a mesmerizing young adult psychological mystery […]

Viking Age in Popular Culture

Ohio State University - Faculty Club 181 Oval Dr S, Columbus, Ohio

OSU’s Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies’ 2024 Annual Public Lecture will feature author and OSU alumna Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart and The Weaver and the Witch Queen. From Marvel’s Thor to […]

Portable Paradise: A Poetry Celebration

Urban Arts Space 50 W. Town, Columbus, OH, United States

Portable Paradise: A Poetry Celebration with Roger Robinson, Ajanaé Dawkins, & Cynthia Amoah April 5, 2024 7:00PM - 9:00PM Urban Arts Space “And if I speak of Paradise, then I’m […]

Blue Marble Storytellers

Dublin Library 75 N. High Street, Dublin, Ohio

Join either in person or online for a fun-filled day of great presentations, discussions, and seminars, all designed to help and support you on your storytelling journey. Registration is FREE, […]

Storytime with Authors Jane and Will Hillenbrand

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

We are excited to welcome back author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand and author Jane Hillenbrand to celebrate their new picture book (ages 3+), Turtle-Turtle and the Wide, Wide River. Rich with […]

Book Signing: Dulce Sloan

Gramercy Books Bexley 2424 East Main Street, Bexley, Ohio

Meet actor, singer, and one of the country’s most exciting comedians, Dulcé Sloan, for an intimate book signing of her first memoir, Hello Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs, a […]

Carnegie Author Series: Rebecca Yarros

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

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) 2024 Carnegie Author Series Join us for talks with engaging national authors, free and open to all. Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Reading Room […]

Beck Series: Erika Meitner

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

The Beck Series welcomes poet Erika Meitner. Meitner is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for Poetry and author of six books of poems: Useful Junk; Holy Moly […]

Songs at the Center – LIVE TAPING

McConnell Arts Center

Alicia Michilli, Jordan Allen Dean, Angel Snow Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:00-2:00 PM Songs at the Center is proud to welcome songwriters Alicia Michilli, Jordan Allen Dean, and Angel Snow […]

Wise Trees Arbor Day Author Visit

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

REGISTER 101 Seats Remaining With Photographers and Authors Diane Cook & Len Jenshel In a tribute to Arbor Day, photographers Diane Cook and Len Jenshel will speak about their book, Wise […]

A Reading: Lars Horn

Ohio Wesleyan University Slocum Hall

Lars Horn (they/them) is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish, won the 2020 Graywolf Nonfiction Prize, the 2023 Great Lakes […]

Talk on the Ohio Literary Trail by Author Betty Weibel

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

Join us for a talk by Betty Weibel, author of The Ohio Literary Trail, which explores over 70 literary sites across the state. Weibel will discuss her experiences in tracking down […]

Book Signing with Ric Stranges and Brent Carson

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

Come meet the authors of "Carried Treasures: Stories of Delaware County, Ohio" and learn about the stories and history of our area from Dr. Ric Stranges and Mr. Brent Carson […]

Author Visit: Tia Williams

Marion Public Library 445 E Church St, Marion, Ohio

An Evening with Tia Williams Author Visit Friday, April 12 at 6:30 pm Doors Open - 6:00pm Program - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Signing - 7:30pm No ticket is necessary for […]

Storytime with Author Justyna Coppus

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

Join us as we welcome Justyna Coppus for a storytime featuring Eleven From Heaven. Embark on a whimsical journey into the heart of the forest with Eleven From Heaven, an endearing children's […]

Central Ohio Fiction Writers April Meeting

We encourage prospective members to join us at two meetings of their choice to decide if membership can help you on your writing journey. Date: April 13th 2024 Time: Networking at 12:00 […]

The Book Loft Presents: Andrew Welsh-Huggins

The Book Loft of German Village 631 S 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States

RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store event with Andrew Welsh-Huggins ---------------------------------------------------- Andrew is a Shamus, Derringer, and International Thriller Writers-award nominated mystery author of eleven books with more […]

Author Visit: John Biemer

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

Enjoy a reading by local author John Biemer from his book Baby Buckeyes. Book signing, Q&A, and a photo op with mascot Brutus Buckeye (!) to follow. Books will be available […]

The Book Loft Presents: Mindy McGinnis

The Book Loft of German Village 631 S 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States

RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store event with young adult fiction author Mindy McGinnis ---------------------------- Mindy McGinnis is the author of multiple novels that span many genres. From […]

Ohioana Author Visit – Lucy A. Snyder

Columbus Public Library South High Street Branch

Join us for an afternoon of thrilling adventures and unlikely heroes with local author Lucy A. Snyder, discussing her new anthology, Never Too Old to Save the World.

WeREAD 2024: Book Discussion

Virtual

WeREAD 2024: Book Discussion (Online Meeting, 1 of 2) 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Online event Description Read the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft, then dive into rich conversations about racial identity, […]

Virtual Author Visit: Xochitl Gonzalez

Virtual

We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last.  Xochitl Gonzalez is the New York […]

How to book 100 school shows: virtual

Virtual

Story Lab April 18th 7 pm Central Host will be Yasu Yasu's Desktop is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Story Lab Panel Time: Apr 17, 2024 08:00 […]

Ohioana Author Series – Darren C. Demaree

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

Join us for a poetry reading. Ohioana Author Darren C. Demaree will read from his forthcoming book Now Flourish Northern Cardinal (Selected Poems 2005-2025). Darren C. Demaree is the author […]

OPA Whistle-Stop tour goes to Sandusky

OHIO UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WHISTLE-STOP POETRY TOUR 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 […]

An Afternoon with Author and Illustrator Julia Kuo

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

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning author and illustrator Julia Kuo in partnership with the Ohioana Book Festival! Julia Kuo is a Taiwanese–American author–illustrator who has worked with The New York […]

Becoming a Poet: The What, Whys, and Hows of Writing Poetry

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

with Thurber House Instructor, Niki Gnezda Do you have feelings and ideas? Then translate them into poetry. In this class we will learn the basics, voice, and aesthetics of poems. […]

Virtual Author Visit: Jess Renae Sherer

Virtual

Meet this debut author online as we talk about her new book, The Height of Darkness. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm. Check in with Kicks […]

An Evening of Poetry

Virtual

Join acclaimed Ohio poets Scott Woods, Manuel Iris, Charlene Fix, and our host, Darren Demarree, for our 3rd annual "An Evening of Poetry" program. Local poet and CML staff member […]

[Free Film Screening] Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask

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

Join us for this FREE (with RSVP) screening of Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask, a new documentary film directed by Ohio University professor Frederick Lewis, which has also screened […]

Columbus State Poetry Slam

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

Come listen as Columbus State students compete in a Poetry Slam, hosted by Barbara Fant and the Columbus State Library and English Department, in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Roosevelt Montás In Conversation with Ben Heckman

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

REGISTER126 Seats Remaining Centennial Kickoff Party & Introductory Author Visit Join us at 6 pm to celebrate the library's centennial with a good old-fashioned birthday party complete with cake and ice […]

The Book Loft Presents: Anita M. Hessenauer

The Book Loft of German Village 631 S 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States

RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store signing with local poet Anita M. Hessenauer ---------------------------------------------------------- Anita M. Hessenauer is a freelance writer residing in Dublin, Ohio. She has published […]

Indie Bookstore Crawl!

 HEY COLUMBUS!⁠ Mark your calendars: Saturday, April 27th (Indie Bookstore Day) we'll be hosting another INDIE BOOKSTORE CRAWL! How it works: Visit 5 of the 9 participating stores and be […]

S.P.A.C.E (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo)

Ohio Expo Center Columbus, OH

SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo)Saturday, April 27& Sunday, April 28, 202410AM to 6 PM Saturday10AM to 5 PM SundayRhodes Center at the Ohio Expo Center and State FairFree […]

Storytime with Author and Illustrator David Michael Butler

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

We are excited to welcome author & illustrator David Michael Butler for his first appearance in celebration of the one-year anniversary of Where Love Lives. Michael's picture book (ages 3+) […]

Author Visit: Teri Lott at Kicks Mix Bookstore

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

Join us on Independent Bookstore Day - Saturday, April 27th. We are delighted to have children's' author. Teri Lott, with us from 10am to 6pm. She will have her wonderful […]

Author Tim Bowers at Paragraphs

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

Join us as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Tim Bowers! Tim will be at Paragraphs Bookstore on April 27th at 10:30am for Independent Bookstore Day in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association! […]

Author Marcy Campbell at Paragraphs

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

Join us as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Marcy Campbell! Marcy will be at Paragraphs Bookstore on April 27th at 12:00pm for Independent Bookstore Day in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association! […]

The OHIO UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WHISTLE-STOP POETRY TOUR

Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site 1401 Springhill Lane NE, Massillon, ohio

Throughout 2024: The Ohio Poetry Association in partnership with Poets Against Racism & Hate are conducting a whistle-stop poetry tour of Underground Railroad stations throughout Ohio. A series of poetry readings at historic sites […]

April Poetry Potluck

Brown Family Environmental Center 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier, OH

Join us for Poetry Potluck at the Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier on Saturday, April 27 from 2pm -4pm. Guest poet Frances Cannon will read some […]

Author Mindy McGinnis

Tremont Road Library OH, United States

Join us as we welcome award-winning author, Mindy McGinnis for an author visit and autograph signing. Books will be available to purchase courtesy of Cover to Cover Children's Books.

Puppet Poets Perform at the Granville Center for the Arts

Granville Center for the Arts 119 West Broadway, Granville, OH

Using a puppet, recite a favorite poem or an original, or come to listen and enjoy refreshments.   Puppets provided or bring your own.   Granville Center for the Arts […]

Central Ohio Branch: American Pen Women Free Event

Columbus Cultural Center 139 West Main Street, Columbus, OH, United States

The Central Ohio Branch of the National League of American Pen Women announces it will have a reception of professional women artists from several disciplines on April 28th, from 5 […]

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