For Writer & Patron members only.
Learn more about membership plans here.

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Supporting Ohio's Professional and Emerging Writers.

The Ohio Writers’ Association supports professional writers and emerging authors.

We currently offer writers’ workshops and publishing opportunities, with more planned for the future. We also work diligently to support our membership by promoting the great work of emerging Ohio authors.

A membership allows you to

Connect with a diverse group Ohio Writers.
Access peer critique workshops and get personalized feedback on your work.
Upload documents to our online forum for online feedback.
Create your own writer's group—whether you're working on a project with friends, or hosting your own NaNoWriMo group.
Chat with members live.
Get discounts for events and submission fees.
Get your recent publication included on our website in our e-newsletter.

*Please Note: different plans give you access to different benefits. Check membership plans here.

Peer

Free

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to blog

Supporting

$10/year

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to online peer critique forum
Occasional discounts on events & submission fees

Writer

$35/year

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to online peer critique forum
Access to online groups
Eligible to list publication on website
General discounts on events & submission fees.

Patron

$100/year

Access to events and workshop materials
Access to online forum
Access to online groups
Eligible to list publication on website & in e-newsletter
Top discounts on events & submission fees.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, May 07
May Peer Critique
Zoom Event
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May 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom Event
A supportive monthly session where writers share their work, exchange constructive feedback, and grow together in a collaborative community.
Sat, May 09
Grove City Book Festival
3359 Park St
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May 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3359 Park St, 3359 Park St, Grove City, OH 43123, USA
The Grove City Book Festival is a free, family-friendly literary event featuring local authors, workshops, book vendors, and interactive programming celebrating reading and writing.
Sat, Jul 11
Columbus Book Festival
96 S Grant Ave
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Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
96 S Grant Ave, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
The Columbus Book Festival is a free, two-day literary event in downtown Columbus featuring author talks, panels, book signings, and a vibrant marketplace celebrating readers and writers of all kinds.