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Our Mission

The Ohio Writers' Guild is a supportive community of and for Ohio authors. Our mission is to encourage excellent work through peer review, educational programs and promotional events. As the premier organization for Ohio writers since 1988, the guild participates in many community and state events, sponsors weekly gatherings and provides an encouraging community for Ohio's family of authors.

Membership

Open to all Ohioans with an active interest in writing

Published and unpublished authors welcome

No membership fees

Weekly Gatherings

Sessions take place each Wednesday afternoon from September through July, from 1:00 to 3:00. We don’t meet during August. They are held at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, 139 W. Main St., Columbus, OH 43215. Get directions. In addition to critical discussion of the craft, members are invited to read from their works in progress. Guests are welcome to this member event.  For information on attending meetings please email

hanna@ohiowritersguild.org .

Speakers, Book Signings and Readers

The Ohio Writers' Guild provides speakers on many topics. Many are nationally recognized in their fields. Libraries, churches, service clubs, corporations, professional organizations, conference planners as well as other public and private entities have been served by our members. If your next event is in need of a speaker, please contact us about topics and availability.