5 Writerly Things, 7.1.26
Resources to support your writing life
Early bird registrations are all a-flutter for the WWA Fall Conference. Attend stellar Craft & Publishing sessions (Red Oak Director, Kim Suhr, will teach an intensive “Appreciating & Writing the Short Story" + keynotes from Doug Moe and Amy Reichert), connect with other Wisconsin writers, and celebrate the winners of the Jade Ring contest. Registrations are already at 1/3 capacity, so please don’t dilly-dally.
Speaking of short stories, join Wisconsin writers, Kathryn Gahl, Jim Landwehr, and Steve Fox as they chat with Maggie Ginsberg, author of Still True, about the form. Books & Company on July 11th at 6:30. Registration is free.
WWA Jade Ring Contest is now open! Get your work read by the recipient of the Ohio Women Making a Difference Award, Cathy Cultice Lentes; winner of the Florida Humanities Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing, Janet Burroway; and/or National Book Award finalist, Sandra Scofield. Optional feedback for additional fee. Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
Laid-back Feedback
No sending work ahead of time. No written feedback afterwards. Just the chance to read your work aloud and receive verbal feedback from keen-eyed writers. Register for each session separately. Space is limited.
Mornings 9:30 - 11:00 (central) July 1 ; July 22
Evenings 6:30 - 8:00 (central) July 14 ; Aug 18
Please consider joining Red Oak in supporting Ex Fabula, Milwaukee’s live, in-person storytelling community. Individual memberships support storytelling workshops and events that create brave spaces across Southeastern Wisconsin. Until Aug 3, they are seeking your vote for Story Slam themes for Season 18. Visit their Instagram page to see videos of stories shared at past slams and learn more.