Welcome to OWFI
Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc.
The Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc. is dedicated to promoting
higher standards for the written word. Oklahoma Writer's Federation, Inc. shall
seek to coordinate and encourage professional writing within and without its
organization.
The Federation shall:
Assist in forming and encouraging local writers groups.
Provide a forum for teaching and improving the craft of writing for all interested
people within and outside Oklahoma by bringing together writing instructors,
published authors, editors and agents in a results-oriented annual conference.
Raise the standard of writing by promoting an annual contest and recognizing
meritorious work through the presentation of awards at the annual conference.
Provide a learning resource for anyone interested in the art and craft of
writing.
Support learning the craft of writing by providing scholarship assistance
to attend the annual writing conference.
If you are interested in learning more about or joining OWFI, please click
on the various links found on this website. If you still have questions, feel
free to contact us.
2009 OWFI Writers Conference: Word By Word
OWFI announces its forty-first annual conference to be held April 30- May
2, 2009 at the Norman Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, Norman, Oklahoma.
The conference features approximately 25 authors, editors, and agents offering
40 informative programs to help writers learn to write better and get published.
Participants can meet new contacts, network, and make lasting friendships.
It’s an excellent opportunity to learn from writing and publishing professionals.
This is one of the finest and least expensive writers' conferences in the
country, so do plan to attend! Register early for the best price. For more
information about the 2009 conference, access the Conference links in the
drop-down menu.
OWFI EMAIL GROUP for OWFI delegates, Affiliate members,
and Members-at-Large is now available. Nonmembers interested in attending
the annual conference are also welcome to subscribe to get news about events
as timely as possible. To join, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OWFI-Group
2009 Writing Contest
The annual OWFI writing contest features competitions for cash
prizes in 29 unpublished manuscript categories and awards four trophies for
the best books published during the previous calendar year (in this case,
2008). A $20 entry fee entitles participants to enter as many categories as
they want, but they may enter no single category more than once. Since the
contest's purpose is to encourage writers to produce professionally acceptable
manuscripts, the contest rules are very explicit, and contestants must follow
them closely. To read the instructions and access contest forms, select the
Contest
link.