Have a great conference session idea you’d love to present? Apply to be a speaker at one of the region’s premier writing conferences in May 2027.

We’re looking for engaging presenters who can educate, inspire, and connect with writers across all genres and experience levels. Apply here!

OWFI runs on the passion and generosity of volunteers—and our needs evolve throughout the year. From behind-the-scenes support to visible leadership roles, there are many ways to lend your skills and make a meaningful impact on our writing community.

Have time, talent, or curiosity to share? Apply here to join our volunteer pool.

Love a good page-turner and know your way around words? Perfect. OWFI’s annual contest has 37 categories—from flash to full books, published and unpublished—and they all need sharp eyes and constructive feedback. We’re looking for writers, editors, and industry pros whose red pens have some mileage and are ready to lend their expertise with thoughtful critiques on every entry. Apply now!

Each year, OWFI collects new and gently used books for the “Books for Literacy” book drive at the conference. This program, started by Honorary Lifetime Member, Vivian Zabel, is a labor of love benefiting local charities.

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