Engage, exchange, enjoy.

Welcome!

Engage, exchange, enjoy.

For Members

Everything that represents the life and activities of the society and opportunities to engage with other members

Events

A regularly updated programme of WiO and other local events

Joining WiO

If you are a published author, we’d love you to apply to join us

For Members

Everything that represents the life and activities of the society and opportunities to engage with other members

Events

A regularly updated programme of WiO and other local events

Joining WiO

If you are a published author, we’d love you to apply to join us

Writers in Oxford:
who are we?

Writers in Oxford is the society for published writers and authors in Oxford and Oxfordshire. Founded in 1992, it now has over 200 members spread across the city, the county and beyond. Members represent every genre of writing: non-fiction (academic and popular); fiction (contemporary and historical, mysteries); biography, memoir, poetry, children’s.

WiO is run on a voluntary basis by a small committee.

Writers in Oxford:
who are we?

Writers in Oxford is the society for published writers and authors in Oxford and Oxfordshire. Founded in 1992, it now has over two hundred members spread across the city, the county and beyond. Members represent every genre of writing: non-fiction (academic and popular); fiction (novels (contemporary and historical), mysteries); biography and memoir; poetry; children’s.

WiO is run on a voluntary basis by a small committee.

Member Benefits

Involvement in an active community of established writers

A hub of information: wide range of social and literary events, visits and activities

A members’ noticeboard for announcements, events, offers, jobs and services

A modest, annual subscription of £25

Social media presence for day-to-day communications

A discriminating audience for showcasing and reviewing members’ writing

Existing and potential special-interest small groups

Being part of Writers in Oxford gave me an immediate introduction to a friendly community of like-minded writers … [with] a mix of talks, networking, social evenings – and occasional job offers.

Robert Bullard, Writer and writing coach

Writers in Oxford has played a crucial role in my development as a writer. Since joining I’ve attended many useful and interesting events, developed my professional network and made great friends, too.

Mariah Whelan, Poet, teacher and researcher

News and Events

The latest OXFORD WRITER is now on the Newsletter page in the members’ area. Read and enjoy!

DID YOU TRY TO JOIN US RECENTLY? We have had some problems with the application form. If you have not heard from us within six weeks may we ask you to try again?

NEW WEBSITE: we hope you like our new site. If you have any comments or come across any problems with it, please let us know: webadmin@writersinoxford.org.

DO SIGN UP FOR  THE WRITERS in OXFORD FACEBOOK GROUP: for lively opinions, book reviews, events and opportunities. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.

News & Events

NEW WEBSITE: we hope you like our new site. If you have any comments or come across any problems with it, please let us know: webadmin@writersinoxford.org.

UPCOMING EVENT for members only: AGM, 21 May 6pm; full details in Events