Wisconsin Writers Association upcoming events

Intensive Novel Writing with Lisa Lickel - Spring 2026 morning section (Wed, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Lisa Lickel, author/editor, book coach, and editor of Creative Wisconsin magazine is leading five-week intensive critique groups for novel or other full-length book writers who have a drafted (completed or nearly completed) manuscript and experience working with others in critique groups. PLEASE NOTE: these are five sessions in a row. Maximum 4 and minimum 3 participants. Each participant will submit 25 pages of their own work for critique each week. In turn, they will read and critique pages submitted by the other 2 or 3 participants (maximum 50-75 pages each week). These sessions are for authors who want specific feedback on their novel or other book-length work

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84923853341?pwd=KzJ1Yyt3L0x3TndjNktBOVNMUGQxUT09

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Catherine Stover. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 6 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Book Signing: Katherine Hansen (Sat, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Katherine Hansen will sign copies of her memoir and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Sip & Story in Sheboygan Falls

Details at www.KatherineSHansen.com

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of literary and genre fiction writers. Laurie welcomes ANY fiction (except erotica) from novelists, short story writers, and flash fiction writers.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Intensive Novel Writing with Lisa Lickel - Spring 2026 morning section (Wed, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84923853341?pwd=KzJ1Yyt3L0x3TndjNktBOVNMUGQxUT09

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Author appearance: Jim Landwehr (Wed, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Jim Landwehr, author of All That It Seems, in Conversation with Kim Suhr

When: Wed, 4/29/2026 - 6:30pm

Where: Boswell Book Company (In-Store) 2559 N Downer Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211-4242 Boswell welcomes Wisconsin author Jim Landwehr to the store for a conversation about his new short story collection, All That It Seems. He'll chat with Kim Suhr, Director of Red Oak Writing, our cohost for this event. Suhr is author of the story collections Nothing to Lose and Close Call. Book sales/signing immediately following.

Link: https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-04-29/jim-landwehr-all-seems

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Author Appearance: Lisa Lehmann (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Sheboygan author Lisa Lehmann will share how the novel RADIO STARR came about, from research and writing to publication.

See a cool collection of vintage radios. The novel is set in 1980s Wisconsin and takes readers to small town radio stations.

Manitowoc Public Library Board Room, Thursday, April 30, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Workshop: Find and Grow Your Audience with Substack (Fri, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Bruce Landay will be a speaker at the Lakefly Writers Conference at the Oshkosh Convention Center on Saturday, May 1st. https://lakeflywriters.org/

Topic: Why New Authors should start a Substack Newsletter Before they are ready to publish

https://brucelanday.substack.com/

https://brucelanday.com/

Book Signing: Bruce Landay (Sat, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Meet the Author and Book Signing at the Lakefly Book Fair on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM for his near future military political techno-thriller: Electromagnetic Assault.

https://brucelanday.com/books-and-writing/

https://lakeflywriters.org/lakefly-book-fair/

Book Launch: Shoshauna Shy (Mon, May 04, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Knickerbocker Oak: Poems of the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood book launch Monday, May 4th 7:00 PM at the Madison Friends Meeting house, 1704 Roberts Court in Madison. Book to which 11 poets and 4 photographers contributed.

Memoir Writing with Catherine Stover - Spring 2026 (Thu, May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85973091916?pwd=vyGavUMqguhwcKY4IHOphh3izhHkjc.1

Wispresso Cafe (Sat, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Wispresso Cafe—is where books, writing, coffee, and conversation brew together for Wisconsin authors. Hosted by TK Sheffield and starring a rotating cast of your favorite Wisconsin Writers Association (WWA) personalities, this is your chance to find your voice, share your story, and be inspired by other creatives.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82086054922?pwd=hirYSvOLwHOlc8pslQzXxtPZIeC7FD.1

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Mukwonago Book Festival (Sun, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A literary celebration for the Mukwonago area community featuring authors, books, refreshments, and the local bookstore, Reads by the River

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Wed, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Fiction and Non-Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Mon, June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

During the two hour Zoom sessions you’ll receive feedback regarding your work from colleagues and a complete critique from instructor Laurie Scheer. This is a safe and supportive space that provides insight and encouragement from like-minded writers. There will be a limit of 8 participants to the group so that everyone receives time and feedback every session. The group is designed for all levels of fiction, non-fiction, and memoir writers in either short or long form.

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Advanced Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Tue, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Strictly Fiction with Laurie Scheer - Spring 2026 (Thu, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Zoom > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88178908247?pwd=xvpu2D9hH47StoauuU5zGbSRG7Q85N.1

Conference: Lakeside Literary Festival (Sat, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Lakeside Literary Festival in Lake Geneva, WI is a celebration of books, literary creativity and community. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the lake at the Lake Geneva Public Library, this one-day festival invites readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy a full day of author talks, book signings, and storytelling.

Speakers & Special Programming Includes:

Keynote: Hannah Morrissey

Interview: Dasha Kelly & Danielle Bainbridge

Panel: Maggie Ginsberg, Christina Clancy, Rowan Beaird, moderated by Mindy Quigley

Kid's Writing Class: EC Quinn Lakeside Youth Literary Award Announcement

An Author Fair with 16 authors will also take place all day! For more information, updates, registration, and schedule of programs visit: www.lakesidebookslg.com/lakesideliteraryfestival

Hosted by Lakeside Books Lake Geneva and the Lake Geneva Public Library

Author appearance: Jennifer Darty (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Book Fair Expo, New Berlin Ale House

16000 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151

https://facebook.com/events/s/book-fair-expo/662159696502148/