Wisconsin Writers Association upcoming events

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

Author Appearance: Shoshauna Shy and Ronnie Hess (Thu, December 10, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"Ties That Bind: Real & Imagined" joint poetry reading for Shoshauna Shy and Ronnie Hess celebrating the release of new books produced by Kelsay Books and moderated by Robin Chapman at the Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton on December 10th, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Industry Award: Steve Fox (Sat, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

My story collection, These Are My People, was named finalist in Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Awards. Winners and honorable mentions named in December.

Author appearance: Jackie Bennett (Sat, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join award-winning author Jackie Bennett for a book signing event at Empire Coffee in Superior. Jackie will be featuring her newest title in the Great Lakes Mystery Series called Erie's Escape! Previous books in this series as well as her Silver Creek Pack series will be available for purchase at this event.

This book signing will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 10 AM - 1 PM at Empire Coffee, Superior WI. Stop in grab a book and a delicious drink and snuggle in for a cozy Saturday. Hope to see you there!

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/