EVENTS: Your Columbus, Ohio writing events!
Support other authors at their talks, book signings and workshops. Join a writing club or open mic event!
Columbus, Ohio writers are our community.
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Celebrate the Arts: Writing Contest (Accepting Submissions)
Writers, channel your imagination and share your talents with this 19th annual contest for all ages. Enter your original work in any genre for a chance to showcase your creativity. […]
January Jumpstart
ONLINE EVENT At Sisters in Crime, our goal is to help all our members meet their long-term writing goals. We also want to help them establish writig habits that become […]
Lisa Genova – Authors at the Library
Lisa Genova – Authors at the Library
Lisa Genova visits Main Library on her national book tour and discusses her newest book, More or Less Maddy. Registration Required!
3 events,
Adventure Authors
Adventure Authors
Create an adventure with us every Monday in November from 3:30-4:30! Kids, ages 8-13, bring your adventurous ideas to life by working together to come up with a story! Each […]
3 events,
Village Poetry Workshop
Village Poetry Workshop
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 is run by HQ's […]
4 events,
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
ACT/SAT Essentials with Brian Stewart Watch Party – Virtual Watch Party
ACT/SAT Essentials with Brian Stewart Watch Party – Virtual Watch Party
Get a crash course in test prep with an expert who wrote the book, literally! Brian will walk you through the basics while teaching you approaches to help you test […]
5 events,
Dissertation Writing Group
Dissertation Writing Group
A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Teen Creative Writing Program is back for Fall 2024. Writers age 13-18 are invited to join us for workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir. Great snacks, free notebooks and cool […]
Writing Personal Travel Stories – with thurber house
Writing Personal Travel Stories – with thurber house
Registration Required! Learn tips and techniques for getting started with your own personal travel writing!
3 events,
Amber McBride – Authors at the Library
Amber McBride – Authors at the Library
Award-winning author Amber McBride talks to teens about her Young Adult books
3 events,
International Writers Group
International Writers Group
We offer writers a supportive environment for writing, reading, and gentle critiquing. Each Person has a opportunity to hare., read or bring copies of their work for discussion. Some of […]
UAPL Speculative Fictional Writers Group
UAPL Speculative Fictional Writers Group
Registration required: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/10607548 Find inspiration, accountability, and an opportunity to develop your creative writing skills at this monthly fantasy & science fiction writers’ group. If you want more information about the […]
4 events,
Adventure Authors
Adventure Authors
Create an adventure with us every Monday in November from 3:30-4:30! Kids, ages 8-13, bring your adventurous ideas to life by working together to come up with a story! Each […]
Furniss Book Award Winner Carly Goodman Talks on U.S. Immigration
Furniss Book Award Winner Carly Goodman Talks on U.S. Immigration
Goodman received the 2023 Edgar S. Furniss Book Award for “Dreamland: American’s Immigration Lottery in an Age of Restriction,” which was hailed by the Library Journal as “ssential reading for […]
Peter Brown with UAPL at Hastings Middle School
Peter Brown with UAPL at Hastings Middle School
Don't miss an incredible night with Wild Robot author Peter Brown! Space is limited. Register today! Registration: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/11927717
3 events,
Podcast Taping with Local Author with Simran Singh
Podcast Taping with Local Author with Simran Singh
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join as audience for live taping of an interview and panel with Common Book author Simran Jeet Singh for the podcast Read. Pray. […]
UA Historical Society with Author Renee Castel Cook
UA Historical Society with Author Renee Castel Cook
A History Speaks presented by Upper Arlington Historical Society. From humble origins, the buckeye has become Ohio's namesake candy. Though a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, each producer's […]
3 events,
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
8 events,
Dissertation Writing Groups
Dissertation Writing Groups
A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Teen Creative Writing Program is back for Fall 2024. Writers age 13-18 are invited to join us for workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir. Great snacks, free notebooks and cool […]
Firepit Writers Workshop
Firepit Writers Workshop
Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The […]
Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous
The Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County in 2025, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative […]
Historic Black Settlements of Ohio by David Meyers
Historic Black Settlements of Ohio by David Meyers
Meet local author David Meyers as he talks about his book, Historic Black Settlements of Ohio. For ages 18+ Registration is required. Book sale ($24/each) and signing to follow.
An Evening with J.R. Barnes
An Evening with J.R. Barnes
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 […]
Village Poetry Open Mic
Village Poetry Open Mic
Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and nurture Columbus' diverse and unmatched poetry scene. Hosted by Nathan […]
4 events,
Plain City Writing Group
Plain City Writing Group
Join us for a discussion on networking and collaboration as a writer, followed by writing time
An Afternoon with Romance Author Libby Kay – Authors at the Library
An Afternoon with Romance Author Libby Kay – Authors at the Library
Libby Kay will discuss her contemporary romance series, Buckeye Falls, and allow time for Q&A and book signings.
2 events,
Art Builds Community – Create a Comic with Raeghan Buchanan
Art Builds Community – Create a Comic with Raeghan Buchanan
Join us for a fantastic workshop taught by local artist Raeghan Buchanan on how to create your own comic book! Registration required!
5 events,
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing about Life and Memory
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing about Life and Memory
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family is a course for adult writers who want to compose and share personal lived experiences and family stories. Each session, you’ll generate new […]
English Alumni Panel – Literary Agent Edition
English Alumni Panel – Literary Agent Edition
The Department of English is pleased to host a virtual alumni panel focused on working in literary agencies. For this panel, we'll be talking with Chelsea Eberly, Director of Greenhouse Literary […]
Shut Up and Write!
Shut Up and Write!
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 […]
3 events,
Dissertation Writing Groups
Dissertation Writing Groups
A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.
Dickens in Ohio Author Talk with Roger Jerome
Dickens in Ohio Author Talk with Roger Jerome
Please join us a talk by Roger Jerome who will discuss his new book, Dickens in Ohio, about Charles Dickens's time in the Buckeye State. This free event is hosted by the Aldus […]
2 events,
Book Lovers Fair and Bingo
Book Lovers Fair and Bingo
Calling all book lovers and Valentine’s Day enthusiasts! Join us for a delightful evening of literary love at our Valentine’s Day Book Fair! 📚 What to Expect: Explore a variety of vendors […]
4 events,
Dogs Can Be Powerful Characters with Author and Dog Trainer Kathleen Donnelly
Dogs Can Be Powerful Characters with Author and Dog Trainer Kathleen Donnelly
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Author Event with Kristy Boyce
Author Event with Kristy Boyce
We are so excited to celebrate Valentine's Day by welcoming Columbus author Kristy Boyce back to Paragraphs Bookstore! You may remember Kristy from her event with us to celebrate her […]
Poetry MetaFactory Workshop Series
Poetry MetaFactory Workshop Series
The MetaFactory: A series of generative writing workouts run by poet Louise Robertson. Poets come ready to compose on site to timed prompts. Meets on the third Saturday of most […]
2 events,
Anthology Launch Party
Anthology Launch Party
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the launch of our latest anthology, Should This Book Be Banned? This annual tradition is one of our favorite events of […]
4 events,
In with the Crowd – Popular Jazz in 1960s Black America
In with the Crowd – Popular Jazz in 1960s Black America
Learn about the vibrant jazz community of the 1960’s, where musicians and their listeners created a music defined by socialization, celebration, and Black pride. Author Mike Smith, Coordinator of Jazz […]
Poetry Discussion and Open Mic
Poetry Discussion and Open Mic
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 […]
Beck Series: Poet Jesse Nathan and Novelist DK Nnuro
Beck Series: Poet Jesse Nathan and Novelist DK Nnuro
Beck Series welcomes GLCA Prize winners Jesse Nathan, and DK Nnuro. Nathan is the winner of the 2024 Great Lakes Colleges Association New Writers Award in Poetry. Raised in northern […]
4 events,
Creatures at the Ohio Border
Creatures at the Ohio Border
Author and paranormal researcher James Willis will share stories of monsters and cryptids in the five states that border Ohio. Ohio may be home to many fascinating legends, but […]
Reading: Teresa Carmody
Reading: Teresa Carmody
Join us as we welcome Teresa Carmody to the Unicorn Stage to celebrate her new book, A Healthy Interest In the Lives of Others. Teresa Carmody (she/they) is a writer […]
3 events,
Dissertation Writing Groups
Dissertation Writing Groups
A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.
Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous
The Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County in 2025, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative […]
2 events,
Book Launch Event: WOLF ACT by AJ Romriel
Book Launch Event: WOLF ACT by AJ Romriel
The event is free and will be hosted by Stonewall Columbus on February 21, 2025 at 6:30pm EST (doors open at 6pm). The evening will include a reading, discussion, and signing, and Elissa Washuta (author of White Magic) will join in […]
2 events,
Write-On Creative Writing Workshop with Mimi Chenfield
Write-On Creative Writing Workshop with Mimi Chenfield
Looking for some inspiration to pick up the pen? Join us for a day of writing led by the beloved literary and all-around creative artist, Mimi Chenfeld. Space is limited […]
2 events,
Art Builds Community – Create a Comic with Raeghan Buchanan
Art Builds Community – Create a Comic with Raeghan Buchanan
Join us for a fantastic workshop taught by local artist Raeghan Buchanan on how to create your own comic book! Registration Required!
3 events,
Village Poetry Workshop
Village Poetry Workshop
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 is run by HQ's […]
Cultivating your Creativity Writing Workshop
Cultivating your Creativity Writing Workshop
Generously sponsored by the Susan Cramer Fund, Granville Public Library presents Cultivating Your Creativity Writing Workshop with Dr. Nicole Gnezda from Thurber House. Registration Required!
5 events,
Poetry Reading
Poetry Reading
Join author J.E. Irvin at a Poetry Reading Edison State Community College, Piqua Campus – Robinson Theatre 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Shut Up and Write!
Shut Up and Write!
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 […]
The Secret History of Black Punk – Raeghan Buchanan Author Visit
The Secret History of Black Punk – Raeghan Buchanan Author Visit
Artist, author, & punk rock aficionado Raeghan Buchanan discusses her comic The Secret History of Black Punk, an illustrated roll-call of punk, post-punk & experimental bands from ground zero til […]
4 events,
Dissertation Writing Groups
Dissertation Writing Groups
A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.
Researching for Mystery/Crime/Thriller Writing – with Thurber House
Researching for Mystery/Crime/Thriller Writing – with Thurber House
Mystery writer Andrew Welsh-Huggins will discuss how he researches his crime novels and short stories, drawing on his more than 30 years as a journalist. Registration opens on Thursday, February […]
NEA Big Read: Ekphrastic Writing Workshop at the Gund
NEA Big Read: Ekphrastic Writing Workshop at the Gund
On Thursday, February 27th, The Gund at Kenyon College welcomes creative writers across genres to visit the art museum from 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. for an Ekphrastic Writing Workshop. Whether you’re a poet or a playwright, […]
2 events,
Department of English Visiting Writers Series for a reading and Q&A with novelist, Erika T. Wurth
Department of English Visiting Writers Series for a reading and Q&A with novelist, Erika T. Wurth
Please join the Department of English Visiting Writers Series for a reading and Q&A with novelist, Erika T. Wurth. Erika T. Wurth’s novel White Horse is a New York Times Editors Pick, […]