Join us May 1-2, 2026, Oshkosh, WI
EVERYONE HAS A STORY!
Come to the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center for a two-day conference. We offer workshops on the craft and business of writing designed to inspire and guide your creative journey.
Learn
Attend seminars curated by published authors, editors, librarians, and more.
Connect
Build your community with fellow writers. You never know who you might meet.
Celebrate
Take part in the writing contest, get a table at the book fair, or win the raffle.
This Year’s Special Events
Both events are held at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Register for one or both!
Writing Contest
To kick off the year, we’ll open submissions for the Lakefly Writing Contests in January 2026. Cash prizes; no entry fee. Sorry, only Wisconsin residents are eligible to enter!
The Writers Conference is on Friday, May 1, from 1:00pm to 4:30 p.m.
On Saturday, May 2. Events include a keynote speaker, workshops, panel discussions and one-on-one consultations with industry experts. Registration will open in February 2026.
Deadline for submissions: Feb 23
Book Fair
The Book Fair is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. This event is free and open to the public!
Registration for vendor tables opens in February, 2026.
Table Information:
Table Size: 96” by 30”
Included: Linen skirt, two chairs
Cost: $40 per table (sharing of tables is permitted)
Ready to write?
Get signed up, mark your calendar, and highlight your seminars. A conference can change the course of your life forever—just ask Dave Chesson.
How To Get the Most Out of a Writer’s Conference, by Dave Chesson
The Lakefly Writers Conference and Book Fair are sponsored by the Oshkosh Public Library in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Writers Club.
