Writing Resources
Writing is so solitary. Check out the following resources for help, inspiration, and community.
LOCAL LIBRARIES - Many area libraries host free writing workshops for teens and adults throughout the year. And of course libraries have plenty of print, audio, and electronic books!
Wright Library
Wright Library Writing Workshops
Wright Library Teen Writing Club
Linked-In Learning- Search for "creative writing" Free classes on writing and publishing
Other Miami Valley Libraries - call or check websites for offerings
Washington Centerville Public Library
CLASSES/EVENTS/COMMUNITY
Dayton Area Writers Facebook Group
Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop at University of Dayton
Lore - Storytelling workshops and events
NaNo::Dayton Facebook Group - National Novel Writing Group in Dayton
NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month (November)
Ohio Playwrights Circle - playwriting workshops
Sinclair Community College Jack Bennett Young Writers Workshop
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA)
Sisters in Crime / Buckeye Crime Writers
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Word's Worth Writing Center - offers a variety of classes and author services.
CONTESTS & PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
Dayton Metro Library Poetry Contest - Annual contest
Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Writing Contest (for teens) - Washington-Centerville Public Library
Erma Bombeck Writing Competition - Washington-Centerville Public Library
Mock Turtle Zine A literary and arts magazine dedicated to supporting Miami Valley Creatives
Sinclair Writing Contest - Annual contest
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Local colleges and universities offer writing classes and special workshops and events. Fees vary.
INTERNET RESOURCES
Smashwords - ebook publishing and distribution site
Wattpad - community of readers and writers