Central Ohio Writers Collective (COWC) is a resource and a community for all Central Ohio area writers, from students to seasoned professionals. COWC was imagined and co-founded in April 2008 by writers, literature enthusiasts, and long-time friends, J.D. and Brad. We recognized an opportunity for us to create the kind of local community resource for writers in which we, as individuals with an interest in continued development as writers, would like to participate.
Central Ohio as a community is very supportive of the visual and performing arts as evident by events and venues such as Gallery Hop, Comm. Fest, The Palace and Ohio Theaters, just to name very few. However, outlets for community activity and participation with respect to the literary arts seems to be lacking by comparison. COWC hopes to provide momentum for at least one small step in the direction of increased community activity and involvement related to the literary arts in Central Ohio. COWC is intended to be a useful and interesting, online and live community resource for Central Ohio area writers from all walks of life. Any legal adult is welcome to participate in COWC events and activities, regardless of publication history, skill level, genre interests, race, gender, sexual orientation and so on.
Central Ohio Writers Collective exists to provide opportunities for writers in the Central Ohio area to collaborate, to develop, and to improve as writers in an environment of professionalism, respect, fun, and camaraderie. Association with and involvement in COWC events and activities is open to anyone and everyone who respects our goals and intentions as a group. There are no mebership fees, secret hand shakes, or passwords involved. Students, English/Lit. Teachers and Professors, established professional authors, journalists, regular Joes and Janes with little to no experience...all are welcome to get involved with COWC. Brad and J.D., your venerable hosts, intend to support events and activities that are beneficial and interesting to writers and writing enthusiasts of every make and model.
COWC will regularly host online submission & review events as well as various writing contests and so on. Helpful links to organizations, institutions, and events in Central Ohio related to writing and publishing are available in our bog. In addition, COWC will initiate regular live gatherings and community events for all those interested in book clubs, social/networking events, poetry readings, workshops and the like.
Please, stay tuned for more about our official launch, initiatives and events, how to get involved, and details about our online resources.
Thanks!
Brad & J.D.
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