Wisconsin Writers Association upcoming events

Publication: Electromagnetic Assault by Bruce Landay (Tue, April 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Bruce Landay's new near future military political techno-thriller: Electromagnetic Assault will be released on April 7, 2026 by Sisyphus Triumphant Publishing.

https://brucelanday.com/books-and-writing/

The e-book is available for pre-order at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Electromagnetic-Assault-Bruce-Landay-ebook/dp/B0GBLBZLBK

Electromagnetic Assault will be available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

Intensive Novel Writing with Lisa Lickel - Spring 2026 morning section (Wed, April 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Lisa Lickel, author/editor, book coach, and editor of Creative Wisconsin magazine is leading five-week intensive critique groups for novel or other full-length book writers who have a drafted (completed or nearly completed) manuscript and experience working with others in critique groups. PLEASE NOTE: these are five sessions in a row. Maximum 4 and minimum 3 participants. Each participant will submit 25 pages of their own work for critique each week. In turn, they will read and critique pages submitted by the other 2 or 3 participants (maximum 50-75 pages each week). These sessions are for authors who want specific feedback on their novel or other book-length work

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84923853341?pwd=KzJ1Yyt3L0x3TndjNktBOVNMUGQxUT09

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Catherine Stover. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 6 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Conference: WI Screenwriters Symposium (Fri, April 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

April 10-12, UW-Madison campus: The Wisconsin Screenwriters Symposium, hosted by the UW-Madison Department of Communication Arts, with support from the International Screenwriters’ Association, is holding its contest, pitch event, and panel discussions on the UW-Madison campus.

See the website for complete details and to register for this event: https://screenwriters.commarts.wisc.edu

Poetry Open Mic - Books & Co. (Sat, April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Come join us for an evening of poetry and connection at Books & Company in Oconomowoc for our Spring installation of Four Seasons Poetry Readings! All are welcome. 2 poem max per poet + bring an extra poem, in case we have time for a second round. (*Please include a content warning for potentially triggering material.)

Books and Co. 1039 Summit Ave. Oconomowoc, WI

Optional theme for spring: CHANGE. Please register to be a reader at Books and Company's website when the event is posted.

Link: https://booksco.com/events/calendar/2026/04

Author Appearance: Lisa Lehmann (Sat, April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Step into the studio and experience the journey of Eva LaVette—an aspiring broadcaster in the 1980s—as she navigates the challenges of the radio industry.

Stop by, grab a latte, and chat with the author. Saturday, April 11 at Retro Eighth Coffee Co., 801 N 8th Street, Manitowoc from 1:30-3:30.

Retro Eighth serves organic coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, & treats! And Coffee Flights!

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of literary and genre fiction writers. Laurie welcomes ANY fiction (except erotica) from novelists, short story writers, and flash fiction writers.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Intensive Novel Writing with Lisa Lickel - Spring 2026 morning section (Wed, April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84923853341?pwd=KzJ1Yyt3L0x3TndjNktBOVNMUGQxUT09

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Book signing: Katrina Serwe (Sat, April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Book Launch Party for Katrina Serwe's full-length poetry collection: A Thousand Miles of Poetry

Event Details • Saturday, April 18th, 1:00–5:00 pm •

The Cabin at Ridge Run Park West 2600 Wheat Ridge Ln, West Bend, WI •

GPS Coordinates: 43.414689, -88.219369

Schedule • 1:30–2:00 pm — Poetry Reading • 2:00–5:00 pm — Book Signing, Conversations, Trail Snacks & Games

Enjoy the Afternoon • Hike a portion of the Ice Age Trail West Bend Segment • Share a line of poetry • Hang out to play games & swap stories • Treat yourself and buy a book of poetry www.KatrinaSerwe.com/events

Author appearance: Bruce Landay (Sat, April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Bruce Landay Author Event - Electromagnetic Assault Saturday, April 18, 2026

Join local author, Bruce Landay, as he talks about his new near future military political thriller, Electromagnetic Assault. Bruce will read an excerpt from the novel, discuss his writing process for his books and weekly Substack column, and answer audience questions. Books will be available for purchase following the program. You can learn more about him on his author website https://brucelanday.com.

Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Fitchburg Public Library Address: 5530 L Fitchburg, WI 53711 608-729-1763

Intensive Novel Writing with Lisa Lickel - Spring 2026 morning section (Wed, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84923853341?pwd=KzJ1Yyt3L0x3TndjNktBOVNMUGQxUT09

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Book Signing: Katherine Hansen (Sat, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Katherine Hansen will sign copies of her memoir and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Sip & Story in Sheboygan Falls

Details at www.KatherineSHansen.com

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Intensive Novel Writing with Lisa Lickel - Spring 2026 morning section (Wed, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84923853341?pwd=KzJ1Yyt3L0x3TndjNktBOVNMUGQxUT09

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Author appearance: Jim Landwehr (Wed, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Jim Landwehr, author of All That It Seems, in Conversation with Kim Suhr

When: Wed, 4/29/2026 - 6:30pm

Where: Boswell Book Company (In-Store) 2559 N Downer Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211-4242 Boswell welcomes Wisconsin author Jim Landwehr to the store for a conversation about his new short story collection, All That It Seems. He'll chat with Kim Suhr, Director of Red Oak Writing, our cohost for this event. Suhr is author of the story collections Nothing to Lose and Close Call. Book sales/signing immediately following.

Link: https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-04-29/jim-landwehr-all-seems

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Author Appearance: Lisa Lehmann (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Sheboygan author Lisa Lehmann will share how the novel RADIO STARR came about, from research and writing to publication.

See a cool collection of vintage radios. The novel is set in 1980s Wisconsin and takes readers to small town radio stations.

Manitowoc Public Library Board Room, Thursday, April 30, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Workshop: Find and Grow Your Audience with Substack (Fri, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Bruce Landay will be a speaker at the Lakefly Writers Conference at the Oshkosh Convention Center on Saturday, May 1st. https://lakeflywriters.org/

Topic: Why New Authors should start a Substack Newsletter Before they are ready to publish

https://brucelanday.substack.com/

https://brucelanday.com/

Book Signing: Bruce Landay (Sat, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Meet the Author and Book Signing at the Lakefly Book Fair on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM for his near future military political techno-thriller: Electromagnetic Assault.

https://brucelanday.com/books-and-writing/

https://lakeflywriters.org/lakefly-book-fair/

Book Launch: Shoshauna Shy (Mon, May 04, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Knickerbocker Oak: Poems of the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood book launch Monday, May 4th 7:00 PM at the Madison Friends Meeting house, 1704 Roberts Court in Madison. Book to which 11 poets and 4 photographers contributed.

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Wispresso Cafe (Sat, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Wispresso Cafe—is where books, writing, coffee, and conversation brew together for Wisconsin authors. Hosted by TK Sheffield and starring a rotating cast of your favorite Wisconsin Writers Association (WWA) personalities, this is your chance to find your voice, share your story, and be inspired by other creatives.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82086054922?pwd=hirYSvOLwHOlc8pslQzXxtPZIeC7FD.1

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Mukwonago Book Festival (Sun, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A literary celebration for the Mukwonago area community featuring authors, books, refreshments, and the local bookstore, Reads by the River

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Mon, June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Conference: Lakeside Literary Festival (Sat, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Lakeside Literary Festival in Lake Geneva, WI is a celebration of books, literary creativity and community. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the lake at the Lake Geneva Public Library, this one-day festival invites readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy a full day of author talks, book signings, and storytelling.

Speakers & Special Programming Includes:

Keynote: Hannah Morrissey

Interview: Dasha Kelly & Danielle Bainbridge

Panel: Maggie Ginsberg, Christina Clancy, Rowan Beaird, moderated by Mindy Quigley

Kid's Writing Class: EC Quinn Lakeside Youth Literary Award Announcement

An Author Fair with 16 authors will also take place all day! For more information, updates, registration, and schedule of programs visit: www.lakesidebookslg.com/lakesideliteraryfestival

Hosted by Lakeside Books Lake Geneva and the Lake Geneva Public Library

Author appearance: Jennifer Darty (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Book Fair Expo, New Berlin Ale House

16000 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151

https://facebook.com/events/s/book-fair-expo/662159696502148/