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A quality writers conference at an affordable price, with a diverse range of workshops on the craft and business of writing. May 2-3, 2025, Oshkosh WI

Established in 2013, the event is sponsored by the Oshkosh Public Library.

https://lakeflywriters.org
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Jerry Apps, Wisconsin's great rural storyteller, dies at 91

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Jerry Apps, Wisconsin's great rural storyteller, dies at 91
Apps was the author of more than 50 fiction and nonfiction books on quintessentially Wisconsin topics for both children and adults.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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December 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker: Author/poet G.Anthony

The writers conference is May 1-2 at the Oshkosh Convention Center.

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Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker
Lakely 2026 is on the horizon, and we are delighted to announce poet and author G. Anthony as our keynote speaker. G. Anthony first attended Lakefly in 2024, where, as he reflects, “I felt my nerve…
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December 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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After Near Cancellation, the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Is Back

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After Near Cancellation, the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Is Back
After its longtime host and sponsor shut down, the beloved literary festival found new life. This year, it runs Nov. 7-8 at Carroll University.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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The #Wisconsin Book Festival's Fall Celebration is full of buzzworthy authors

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Strong position
The Wisconsin Book Festival is in a strong position in this year of funding cuts. Its Fall Celebration, Oct. 23-26, features more than 50 local and national authors.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Wisconsin authors in the spotlight at the Wisconsin Book Festival's Fall Celebration

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Wisconsin authors in the spotlight at the Wisconsin Book Festival's Fall Celebration
This year’s roster includes novelists, journalists and poets, producing everything from thrillers to bird guides.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Finding home - Ritt Deitz’s new novel is deeply of Madison, and the east side

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Finding home
Ritt Deitz’s new novel is deeply of Madison, and the east side.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Wisconsin’s Aniya Warren became a children’s book author ahead of her first season with the Badgers

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WI freshman Aniya Warren releases kids' book ahead of first volleyball season
Aniya Warren’s book — “I Am Human,” which is independently published and available for purchase on Amazon — combines her off-the-court writing passion with an important message about it being OK to ma...
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September 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Thank you to the Wisconsin Writers Association and the Midwest Writers Room for having me on the podcast! Can't wait for the conference in October.

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Season 3, Ep. 13 - Katie Venit, August 2025 - Midwest Writers Room
BIO:Katie Venit is a children’s author who writes children’s books filled with wonder, humor, and a deep respect for the emotional power of language. Her titles include USA Today bestselling picture b...
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August 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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2026 Lakefly Writers Conference
May 1-2, Oshkosh Convention Center, #Wisconsin

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We look forward to your innovative ideas and contributions to the Lakefly Writers Conference! #BookSky #AuthorSky #Writers
Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals: 2026 Lakefly Writers Conference We invite you to submit workshop proposals for the upcoming 2026 Lakefly Writers Conference, scheduled for May 1-2 at the Oshkosh Convention Cent…
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September 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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‘It never leaves me’: Wisconsin author’s hometown is his longstanding muse

Anthony Bukoski’s new short story collection draws from his own experience growing up Polish-American in Superior

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‘It never leaves me’: Wisconsin author’s hometown is his longstanding muse
“The Thief of Words” is full of references to Anthony Bukoski’s own life in Superior, like his Polish background and his complicated relationship with his father, particularly after his father’s death...
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August 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Many Wisconsinites enjoy rural living all year long. In “Here on Lake Hallie,” author Patti See invites readers into her life in a small Wisconsin lake town, where pontoon rides, supper clubs, ice fishing, and tavern dice are just part of the rhythm of the seasons.
July 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The Fill Your Shelves Book Fair in Marinette yesterday was a great success. Here are some enthused readers.
August 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Will be back at #Oshkosh again this year! Can't wait to see everyone! Author's corner Wednesday afternoon, Hilton theater Thursday morning, WomenVenture Thurs afternoon. Let me know where you'll be! #CAVU #BlueSkies
July 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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From Wisconsin Public Radio: "Natural Bridge State Park is a good hike for humans, dogs alike in Wisconsin: Author of 'A Dog Lover's Guide to Hiking Wisconsin's State Parks' shares tips on enjoying the parks with 4-legged friends."

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Natural Bridge State Park is a good hike for humans, dogs alike in Wisconsin
There's a lot of history within Wisconsin State Parks. Through WPR's Wisconsin Road Trip series, take a look inside Natural Bridge State Park and learn how to bring your dog along.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir.

Use code PRIDE25UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu.

Learn more about @600mildollarman.bsky.social's memoir, MAN MADE, forthcoming October 28: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/M/Man-...
At top, a photo of the cover of MAN MADE. At bottom, the University of Wisconsin Press logo and text that reads "discount on LGBTQ+ titles all month: PRIDE25UWISC." In between, a blurb: “With moving, honest, and incisive prose, Majors unravels his lifelong search for father figures, family, and allies, as he comes of age as a gay, Gen X, multiracial Black man—and eventually becomes a father himself—in a wounded and closeted world.” — Anne Liu Kellor, author of Heart Radical: A Search for Language, Love, and Belonging A rainbow frame around a box with the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the words "University of Wisconsin Press celebrates PRIDE MONTH. Discount available all month: PRIDE25UWISC"
June 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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July 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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And again... I feel so called out! 🤣😂

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July 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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I'll see myself out. 💙📚

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July 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Fresh Water Press (Manitowoc) is accepting submissions until Aug. 15; limit one per author.

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Submissions | Fresh Water Press, LLC
Submissions Submissions We are currently open to submissions. Our reading period goes from July 1 through August 15, 2025. We accept one submission per ...
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July 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Judge Halts Trump’s Cuts to Museum and Library Funding Agency hyperallergic.com/1008878/judg...

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Judge Halts Trump’s Cuts to Museum and Library Funding Agency
The temporary ruling comes as Trump moves to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowments of the Arts and Humanities in a newly released budget proposal.
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May 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Spending the day in Oshkosh at the Lakefly Writers Conference. Such a great experience to learn and talk shop with other writers. #writer #author #readersky #booksky
May 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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April 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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The Lakefly Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity for book lovers to connect with #Wisconsin authors and explore new titles!

Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
#Oshkosh Convention Center.
Free and open to the public!

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Lakefly Book Fair
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. 2025 Lakefly Author Vendors for WebsiteDownload
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April 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM