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RESISTANCE is a powerful collection of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from members of the Ohio Writers' Association. Exploring themes of defiance, resilience, injustice, and hope, these stories and poems examine what it means to stand firm in the face of adversity. Thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and unafraid to confront difficult truths, RESISTANCE showcases the extraordinary talent of writers from across Ohio.

★★★★★ "RESISTANCE, the Ohio Writers' Association's latest anthology will inspire you, sadden you, sober you, disgust you, perhaps enrage you, and sometimes even make you laugh."

Discover why readers are calling RESISTANCE an unforgettable collection—and experience the voices that refuse to be silenced.

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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

Mon, Jun 22
FREE DraftMates Intro Session with OWA President Joe Graves
Zoom Event
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Jun 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom Event
Interested in joining DraftMates? Attend this introductory Zoom session with DraftMates President Joe Graves to learn how the program works and how writing partners can help you stay accountable, improve your craft, and reach your writing goals.
Thu, Jul 02
July Peer Critique
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Jul 02, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom
Ohio Writers’ Association’s Peer Critique Workshop brings writers together in a supportive, constructive environment to receive feedback, strengthen their craft, and grow as storytellers alongside fellow authors.
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.