Red Oak Writing upcoming events

Laid-back Feedback, July 14 (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Keep your writing momentum moving forward during the summer months with this "lower commitment" option to receive feedback from Director, Kim Suhr, and a couple other Red Oak writers. No sending work ahead of time. No written feedback afterwards. Just the chance to read your work (up to 2,000 words) aloud and receive verbal feedback from keen-eyed writers. For some people, the deadline of a group is all they need to stay the course with their writing goals.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 30th, noon (central)

Creative Writing Camp Gr 6-8 2026 (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2026

Led by accomplished writing coaches who tailor activities to the age and interests of each group, Creative Writing Camps provide young writers with the time, space, support, and community they need to nurture their passion for writing.

Each day includes some light-hearted activities, age-appropriate lessons on the craft of writing and, best of all, time to write. The grounds outdoors provide a lovely setting for gathering inspiration and listening to the writer within. We work outdoors as much as the weather will allow.

During the week, our writers share their work with others in a small writing circle to receive valuable input and support. Many list this as their favorite part of the week because they may not have writing friends at school or in their neighborhood. Friendships form quickly and last beyond the end of our week at camp.

More information available at our website

Creative Writing Camp Gr 6-8 2026 (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Creative Writing Camp Gr 6-8 2026 (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Laid-back Feedback, July 22 (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 30th, noon (central)

Creative Writing Camp Gr 6-8 2026 (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Online: Time to Write! June-Aug 2026 (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Prompts and writing in community are great ways to tap into your creativity and unlock the ideas that bubble just below the surface. For novice and veteran writers—and everyone in between—Time to Write! will bring you back to the page and rekindle your delight in the writing process. (Sessions are led by Red Oak Director, Kim Suhr)

Registrations open to all. Discount applies to all member levels.

Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Creative Writing Camp Gr 6-8 2026 (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Creative Writing Camp Gr 9-12 2026 (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Creative Writing Camp Gr 9-12 2026 (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Creative Writing Camp Gr 9-12 2026 (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Creative Writing Camp Gr 9-12 2026 (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Online: Time to Write! June-Aug 2026 (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registrations open to all. Discount applies to all member levels.

Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Creative Writing Camp Gr 9-12 2026 (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

for writers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026

More information available at our website

Online: Spec-Fic/Genre Roundtable July-Sept 2026 (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

First Wednesday evening
of each month

Speculative and genre fiction can be challenging to provide feedback on if you have not been immersed in similar reading and writing. This series offers an opportunity to explore worlds completely different from our own and receive feedback from other open-minded genre writers.

What is genre fiction? Genre fiction is any piece of literature that follows a discrete formula to advance the story. Readers of genre fiction, such as romance or mystery, expect it to follow certain formulas, tropes, structures, and/or archetypes.

What is speculative fiction? Spec-Fic is an umbrella term for fiction that pulls away from everyday reality. Speculative is a catch-all for genres such as fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, paranormal, horror, and anything else beyond the ordinary world.

Instructor Bio:

Rachel Gerlach-Matt is the author of two serial romances with 12k loyal readers on the Radish Fiction app, a recently completed cozy fantasy novel in the querying process, and an in-progress fantasy trilogy. She loves playing with genre in both her reading and her writing, focusing heavily on themes of healthy relationships, personal growth, mental illness, and practical magick. She lives in Madison, WI, with her husband and golden retriever, Nugget. If she’s not writing, she’s watching Korean Dramas or playing cozy video games.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Laid-back Feedback, Aug 18 (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 30th, noon (central)

Online: Time to Write! June-Aug 2026 (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registrations open to all. Discount applies to all member levels.

Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Online: Tuesday Afternoon Roundtable Sept-Nov 2026 (1 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Roundtables are critique groups designed to support you as you work on projects and continue developing the craft. Our experienced leaders are published writers who are also actively pursuing their own writing goals. They are committed to helping you reach your writing dreams — big project or small — fiction, nonfiction, plays or poetry.

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: The Moving Pens Sept-Dec 2026 (MCW-Affiliated Writers Only) (1 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Receive helpful feedback on a work in progress to prepare it to submit for publication and/or for personal enrichment.

Our collegial atmosphere will make you comfortable sharing your writing; our professional-level feedback will take your draft to the next level. Plus, we have fun! Since the group's inception, a number of our members have published short pieces in journals and/or released books.

Registration covers all 6 sessions, but sign up even if you can't attend all of them. We're happy to have you with us as often as your schedule allows.

The Moving Pens is a collaboration between the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Program and Red Oak Writing.

Free for MCW students, faculty, and other personnel.

A Zoom link will be sent when your registration has been accepted.

Online: Spec-Fic/Genre Roundtable July-Sept 2026 (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

First Wednesday evening
of each month

Instructor Bio:

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Thurs. Evening Roundtables: Sept-Nov 2026 (3 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Wed. Evening Roundtables- Sept-Nov 2026 (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Thurs. Evening Roundtables: Sept-Nov 2026 (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Afternoon Roundtable Sept-Nov 2026 (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Roundtable Intensive Sept-Nov 2026 (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

This Roundtable group is by invitation only. Please contact Kim to inquire about openings.

Online: The Moving Pens Sept-Dec 2026 (MCW-Affiliated Writers Only) (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Receive helpful feedback on a work in progress to prepare it to submit for publication and/or for personal enrichment.

Registration covers all 6 sessions, but sign up even if you can't attend all of them. We're happy to have you with us as often as your schedule allows.

The Moving Pens is a collaboration between the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Program and Red Oak Writing.

Free for MCW students, faculty, and other personnel.

A Zoom link will be sent when your registration has been accepted.

Online: Wed. Evening Roundtables- Sept-Nov 2026 (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Thurs. Evening Roundtables: Sept-Nov 2026 (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Afternoon Roundtable Sept-Nov 2026 (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: The Moving Pens Sept-Dec 2026 (MCW-Affiliated Writers Only) (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Receive helpful feedback on a work in progress to prepare it to submit for publication and/or for personal enrichment.

Registration covers all 6 sessions, but sign up even if you can't attend all of them. We're happy to have you with us as often as your schedule allows.

The Moving Pens is a collaboration between the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Program and Red Oak Writing.

Free for MCW students, faculty, and other personnel.

A Zoom link will be sent when your registration has been accepted.

Online: Wed. Evening Roundtables- Sept-Nov 2026 (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Thurs. Evening Roundtables: Sept-Nov 2026 (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Afternoon Roundtable Sept-Nov 2026 (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Roundtable Intensive Sept-Nov 2026 (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

This Roundtable group is by invitation only. Please contact Kim to inquire about openings.

Online: The Moving Pens Sept-Dec 2026 (MCW-Affiliated Writers Only) (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Receive helpful feedback on a work in progress to prepare it to submit for publication and/or for personal enrichment.

Registration covers all 6 sessions, but sign up even if you can't attend all of them. We're happy to have you with us as often as your schedule allows.

The Moving Pens is a collaboration between the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Program and Red Oak Writing.

Free for MCW students, faculty, and other personnel.

A Zoom link will be sent when your registration has been accepted.

Online: Wed. Evening Roundtables- Sept-Nov 2026 (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Thurs. Evening Roundtables: Sept-Nov 2026 (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Afternoon Roundtable Sept-Nov 2026 (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: The Moving Pens Sept-Dec 2026 (MCW-Affiliated Writers Only) (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Receive helpful feedback on a work in progress to prepare it to submit for publication and/or for personal enrichment.

Registration covers all 6 sessions, but sign up even if you can't attend all of them. We're happy to have you with us as often as your schedule allows.

The Moving Pens is a collaboration between the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Program and Red Oak Writing.

Free for MCW students, faculty, and other personnel.

A Zoom link will be sent when your registration has been accepted.

Online: Tuesday Roundtable Intensive Sept-Nov 2026 (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

This Roundtable group is by invitation only. Please contact Kim to inquire about openings.

Online: Wed. Evening Roundtables- Sept-Nov 2026 (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Thurs. Evening Roundtables: Sept-Nov 2026 (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Tuesday Afternoon Roundtable Sept-Nov 2026 (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: Wed. Evening Roundtables- Sept-Nov 2026 (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Our groups are appropriate for dedicated writers willing to share their work with a group to receive feedback, share ideas and build a network of writing friends.

Current members of the group have registration priority.

A Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.

Online: The Moving Pens Sept-Dec 2026 (MCW-Affiliated Writers Only) (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Receive helpful feedback on a work in progress to prepare it to submit for publication and/or for personal enrichment.

Registration covers all 6 sessions, but sign up even if you can't attend all of them. We're happy to have you with us as often as your schedule allows.

The Moving Pens is a collaboration between the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities Program and Red Oak Writing.

Free for MCW students, faculty, and other personnel.

A Zoom link will be sent when your registration has been accepted.