Wisconsin Writers Association upcoming events

Crafting a Story for the Telling (Wed, October 28, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join an online storytelling performance by participants in Jennifer Morales' WWA workshop, "Crafting a Story for the Telling."
Workshop participants have been learning what makes a story shine on stage and will put those new skills to work--telling true stories from their lives that will make you laugh and bring you to tears.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81527741201?pwd=0Gjm6KFswfby9Kahsv2FMmUidTZEEJ.1

Book signing: Elise Posledni (Sat, October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Spooky book signings of A New Witch in the Northwoods by Elise Posledni on Halloween Day 11am-2pm at the Well Red Damsel book store!

6429 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

https://www.thewellreddamsel.com/

https://www.epwrites.com/a-new-witch-in-the-northwoods

Publication: Pat Scheckel (Sun, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Time Stitchers by Pat Scheckel. More information at https://scheckel.com

Workshop: Great Lakes Writers Festival (Thu, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Registration is open for the 2026 Great Lakes Writers Festival Nov. 5-6th at Lakeland University! This event, FREE and open to the public, will feature readings and master classes with novelist June Gervais and poet Chelsea Whitton as well as a bookfair.

In addition, we offer a special master class just for high school students. Come for both days, one day, or just one hour! Register now at our website greatlakeswritersfestival.org and help us spread the word about this opportunity by sharing the attached poster with others through email and your social media platforms.

Book signing: Pat Scheckel (Thu, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Time Stitchers Book Launch. Pat Scheckel in Conversation with Cayce Osborne, at Mystery to Me in Madison and live-streaming on Crowdcast.

RSVP at https://mysterytomebooks.com/events/6286320261105

Book Signing: Katherine Hansen (Sat, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Katherine will be signing copies of her memoir "A Confluence of Rivers" at the Lakeshore Book Show, 11 am - 3 pm

3 Sheeps Brewing Company, Sheboygan

KatherineSHansen.com

Author appearance: Bruce Landay (Sat, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Local Author Meet & Greet 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Oregon Public Library 200 N. Alpine Pkwy Oregon, WI 53575

Event will showcase local Wisconsin authors with books for sale.

https://www.oregonpubliclibrary.org/local-author-meet-greet

Author appearance: Jim Landwehr (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The annual WFOP 2027 Calendar reading will take place on Saturday, November 14th, in the Milwaukee Rotary Club Community Room at the Milwaukee Public Library, Central Branch from 2:00-4:00.

All contributors are welcome to read their poem + 1 other. The event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2czoPcN2oyJWqWtW6

Author appearance: Malcolm Woods (Sat, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

I'll have a booth to sell my novel, What the Tide Leaves Behind, and my short story collection, Ice Fishing in Donegal, at the Celtic Christmas Boutique at the Celtic MKE Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, from 9-4 p.m

Workshop: Build Your Author Brand with Alicia Boemi (Sun, January 10, 2027)

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Discover Your Author Identity

Defining your mission, values, and voice
Who are your ideal readers?
What makes your work uniquely yours?

Week 2: Craft Your Author Story

Writing a compelling author bio
Developing your brand message
Telling your personal story without oversharing

Week 3: Create a Consistent Brand

Visual identity basics
Website essentials (and website platforms to choose from)
Brand consistency across books, newsletters, and events

Week 4: Build a Long-Term Career

Thinking beyond your first book
Speaking, bookstore events, school visits, and partnerships
Creating an actionable one-year brand plan

Workshop: Build Your Author Brand with Alicia Boemi (Sun, January 17, 2027)

Sun, 17 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Discover Your Author Identity

Defining your mission, values, and voice
Who are your ideal readers?
What makes your work uniquely yours?

Week 2: Craft Your Author Story

Writing a compelling author bio
Developing your brand message
Telling your personal story without oversharing

Week 3: Create a Consistent Brand

Visual identity basics
Website essentials (and website platforms to choose from)
Brand consistency across books, newsletters, and events

Week 4: Build a Long-Term Career

Thinking beyond your first book
Speaking, bookstore events, school visits, and partnerships
Creating an actionable one-year brand plan

Workshop: Build Your Author Brand with Alicia Boemi (Sun, January 24, 2027)

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Discover Your Author Identity

Defining your mission, values, and voice
Who are your ideal readers?
What makes your work uniquely yours?

Week 2: Craft Your Author Story

Writing a compelling author bio
Developing your brand message
Telling your personal story without oversharing

Week 3: Create a Consistent Brand

Visual identity basics
Website essentials (and website platforms to choose from)
Brand consistency across books, newsletters, and events

Week 4: Build a Long-Term Career

Thinking beyond your first book
Speaking, bookstore events, school visits, and partnerships
Creating an actionable one-year brand plan

Workshop: Build Your Author Brand with Alicia Boemi (Sun, January 31, 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Discover Your Author Identity

Defining your mission, values, and voice
Who are your ideal readers?
What makes your work uniquely yours?

Week 2: Craft Your Author Story

Writing a compelling author bio
Developing your brand message
Telling your personal story without oversharing

Week 3: Create a Consistent Brand

Visual identity basics
Website essentials (and website platforms to choose from)
Brand consistency across books, newsletters, and events

Week 4: Build a Long-Term Career

Thinking beyond your first book
Speaking, bookstore events, school visits, and partnerships
Creating an actionable one-year brand plan

Workshop: Storytelling on Social Media with Alicia Boemi (Sun, February 21, 2027)

Sun, 21 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Choosing the Right Platforms

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Substack
Reels, Stories, graphics, static posts, newsletters
Where are your readers? Finding your target audience

Week 2: What Should Authors Actually Post?

Basics of a post
Educational, entertaining, and promotional content - establishing content pillars
The storytelling framework

Week 3: Content Creation Without Burnout

Creating one month of content in one afternoon
Tools and tips of the trade
Canva, Capcut, etc
Let's briefly talk trends

Week 4: Growing Your Audience

Building community instead of chasing followers
Launch strategies
Collaborations
Measuring what actually matters

Workshop: Storytelling on Social Media with Alicia Boemi (Sun, February 28, 2027)

Sun, 28 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Choosing the Right Platforms

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Substack
Reels, Stories, graphics, static posts, newsletters
Where are your readers? Finding your target audience

Week 2: What Should Authors Actually Post?

Basics of a post
Educational, entertaining, and promotional content - establishing content pillars
The storytelling framework

Week 3: Content Creation Without Burnout

Creating one month of content in one afternoon
Tools and tips of the trade
Canva, Capcut, etc
Let's briefly talk trends

Week 4: Growing Your Audience

Building community instead of chasing followers
Launch strategies
Collaborations
Measuring what actually matters

Workshop: Storytelling on Social Media with Alicia Boemi (Sun, March 07, 2027)

Sun, 07 Mar 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Choosing the Right Platforms

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Substack
Reels, Stories, graphics, static posts, newsletters
Where are your readers? Finding your target audience

Week 2: What Should Authors Actually Post?

Basics of a post
Educational, entertaining, and promotional content - establishing content pillars
The storytelling framework

Week 3: Content Creation Without Burnout

Creating one month of content in one afternoon
Tools and tips of the trade
Canva, Capcut, etc
Let's briefly talk trends

Week 4: Growing Your Audience

Building community instead of chasing followers
Launch strategies
Collaborations
Measuring what actually matters

Workshop: Storytelling on Social Media with Alicia Boemi (Sun, March 14, 2027)

Sun, 14 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Week 1: Choosing the Right Platforms

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Substack
Reels, Stories, graphics, static posts, newsletters
Where are your readers? Finding your target audience

Week 2: What Should Authors Actually Post?

Basics of a post
Educational, entertaining, and promotional content - establishing content pillars
The storytelling framework

Week 3: Content Creation Without Burnout

Creating one month of content in one afternoon
Tools and tips of the trade
Canva, Capcut, etc
Let's briefly talk trends

Week 4: Growing Your Audience

Building community instead of chasing followers
Launch strategies
Collaborations
Measuring what actually matters

Conference: WI Screenwriter's Symposium (Fri, April 09, 2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin Screenwriter's Symposium, Madison, Wisconsin, April 9-11.

Link: https://screenwriters.commarts.wisc.edu/wss-2026/