Links to Wisconsin Literary Sites, clubs, organizations, contests, agents, editors, publishers

In progress: please feel free to connect with me (click) or through the contact form to offer updates and other suggestions.


CHILDREN'S LITERARY

Check out the online Cooperative Children's Book Center, which lists information submitted by current residents of Wisconsin who are willing to make appearances at schools, libraries, and elsewhere. The CCBC defines a Wisconsin book creator as a current or former resident of Wisconsin who written or illustrated at least one published book for children or young adults. The CCBC's resources about Wisconsin book creators include audiotapes, videotapes, and annual identification records of published books.
http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc

•The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has regional chapters in most states, including Wisconsin.

Lake Superior Literary Council, Young Authors Festival, grades 2-12 November


LITERARY MAGAZINES

Stoneboat
Email submissions of 3-5 poems or prose pieces of up to 750 words to stoneboat.journal@gmail.com. Send hard copy with an SASE to Signe Jorgenson, c/o General Studies Division, Lakeland College, PO Box 1254, Sheboygan, WI 53082.  http://stoneboatwi.com/

Wisconsin People and Ideas
Wisconsin People and Ideas (Publications tab) is the only quarterly magazine in the state that regularly features Wisconsin writers and Wisconsin fiction, creative nonfiction, and essays--all in one place!

CONTESTS
check individual organizations below


Professional and Hobby Writing Organizations

Wisconsin State Reading Association (WSRA) - The statewide affiliate of the International Reading Association works to promote excellence in reading at the state level by "providing leadership in addressing issues and trends in reading and language arts to inform educators, families and community."

Wisconsin Writers Association

Council for Wisconsin Writers

Wisconsin Romance Writers of America

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Wisconsin Chapter

Wisconsin Bookworms - for advancing children's literacy

Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets

HerStry - Empowering Women through storytelling



Local Writers Clubs
check Writer's Relief for a more comprehensive list

Shawano Area Writers

Mississippi Valley Writers Guild

Great River Writers, LaCrosse

Western Wisconsin Christian Writers Guild, Eau Claire

Milwaukee Writers Circle

 Oshkosh Area Writers Club

Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, Eau Claire

Madison Writers Studio

Lake Superior Writers, Superior and northern MN

Driftless Poets meet the second Saturday of each month in the Cafe next to the Shake Rag Alley office. Those who choose to share emerging work with the group – via email, prior to the meeting – will receive thoughtful feedback from fellow writers. Mineral Point, WI 
Email director.shakeragalley@gmail.com or call the office at (608) 987-3292 to learn more.

Winter Writers-in-Residence Readings
Enjoy Wednesday evenings at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts as Wisconsin's award winning authors share their work and creative inspiration. All presentations will be held in the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce Street, Mineral Point, WI. Events start at 7:00 pm. Admission is free.
http://www.shakeragalley.com

GENERAL LINKS

Book Sale Finder: http://www.booksalefinder.com/WI.html

The Combined Book Exhibit: 
http://www.combinedbook.com/?gclid=CJeSrKX61KQCFQ_W5wod_j8XLw

Wisconsin Center for the Book: https://uwm.edu/informationstudies/wisconsin-center-for-the-book/

Wisconsin State Reading Association
This is a pd membership organization, with varying annual fees
WSRA
909 Rock Ridge Road
Burlington, WI 53105
Phone/fax 262-514-1450
Email Joyce Uglow at wsra@wsra.org

Major Wisconsin newspapers:

Wisconsin State Journal
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Madison Capital-Times
Kenosha News

PUBLISHERS 
Please understand there is a difference between traditional royalty-paying publishers who do not charge to publish your work; vanity or fee-based publishers who charge fees to publish your work, and self-publishing

Fox Ridge Publications

AGENTS


EDITORS
Christine Keleny, CK Books Publishing
Lisa Lickel, editing services
Barry Wightman, consulting and editing, voice-overs


Independent Booksellers
Wisconsin Indie List
Arcadia Books, Spring Green


Used Book Sellers
All In Books, West Bend
Main Street Books, Reedsburg
Currently online only: Patrick Metz, Metz General Store, Gillingham


Libraries
The Wisconsin Public Library System Portal: https://dpi.wi.gov/libraries

Special libraries/library areas devoted to writers/writing:
•The Milwaukee Public Library's Wisconsin Writers Wall of Fame


Writing Workshops

Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp and Writing Retreat, Inc.

Red Oak Studios

All Writers Workshop

Woodland Pattern Book Store, Milwaukee

UW-Madison Continuing Education Writing Workshops and Retreats
Writer's Institute Pathways to Publication, WU-Madison

Driftless Writing Center, Viroqua



Book Clubs


Book Promotion Sites

Independent Marketing - Marketing, Communications & Media Services, Joe Luther


Book Review Sites

http://www.midwestbookreview.com
http://www.armchairinterviews.com
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