OCWW 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

~ Community - Creativity - Collaboration ~

We launched in 1946 as a luncheon lecture on writing organized by a handful of Northwestern University professors' wives. Now we're a workshop of more than 500 members livestreaming weekly craft sessions to writers across the U.S and around the globe from our
Chicagoland home.

Join us in celebrating 80 years

Featuring Live Entertainment ~ Literary Raffle

Hearty Appetizer Buffet and Dessert

Cash Bar | Party Attire | Adults Only

Enjoy Charlie's mellow tones from the American Song Book while you mingle with members, speakers, and other supporters of OCWW. Get a chance to win awesome prizes like tickets to Goodman Theatre's Christmas Carol, the Joffrey Ballet, an amazing Claudia original afghan in OCWW colors and more! One free prize entry is included with each member's registration; winner must be present.

This event is open to all active members of OCWW and their special guest. Your membership must be current to enable registration.

Renew your membership

RSVP NOW ! Registration closes August 13

OCWW AUTHORS @ PRINTER'S ROW LITFEST 2026 (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

ATTENTION MEMBERS: REGISTRATION FOR PRINTER'S ROW LITFEST IS OPEN -
SELL YOUR BOOKS ~ REPRESENT OCWW!

OCWW is pleased to sponsor exhibit space at the 41st Annual Printers Row Literary Festival in support of members in good standing with books to promote. Litfest takes place in Chicago’s South Loop, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, 2026.

Authors, join your colleagues under the OCWW banner to sell your books and meet potential readers. Please register as a ‘BOOKSELLER’ on your preferred slot. (Booksellers are encouraged to also volunteer in an additional spot!)

The offer is reserved exclusively for current members. Renew your membership if you haven't already.

We're also inviting volunteers to represent the workshop to visitors interested in OCWW. This is a great opportunity to experience Litfest as an exhibitor, spread the word about the workshop and get to know other OCWW members. Choose one preferred time slot- 10 am to 2 pm or 2 pm to 6 pm - either day. Please register as a ''VOLUNTEER' on your preferred slot. We request a 4-hour commitment, but actual volunteer shifts may be shorter if we get a big response and lots of members want to participate!

We'll host Zoom meetings, time and dates forthcoming, to introduce fellow exhibitors and volunteers before LitFest, and to share all the pertinent details and logistics.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LITFEST

Questions?

Email
Patricia Stankovic

Off Campus Writers Workshop upcoming events

OCWW 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (August 16, 2026)

OCWW AUTHORS @ PRINTER'S ROW LITFEST 2026 (September 12, 2026)