Orlando Literary Expo
Connect in-person with Orlando-area literary organizations. Learn what they do, the resources available to local writers, and how you can get more involved in our local literary community.
Registration is not required, but you can register to receive email and/or text reminders.
Loose Lips
Every month, Loose Lips recruits 5 local authors, poets and/or comedians to read original work inspired by the headlines.
Florida Writers Association
The Florida Writers Association Mission is to provide writers with knowledge, opportunities, and connections to support their goals.
Orlando Area Poets
Orlando Area Poets is an official chapter of the Florida State Poets Association. We meet the third Thursday of every month for discussion and critique at Maitland Public Library.
Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous is a community of writers who always greet each other with a “hello,” love making new friends, and support each other on our unique writing journeys.
The Florida Review
The Florida Review publishes exciting new work from around the world from writers both emerging and well known.
Authentic Selves at the Timucua Arts Foundation
The mission of the Timucua Arts Foundation is to inspire you through engaging experiences of the arts.
Writers of Central Florida or Thereabouts
We are Writers of Central Florida or Thereabouts who meet a couple times a month to share our triumphs and struggles and to laugh and encourage each other. Our group is open to writers of all genres and styles.
The Kerouac Project of Orlando
The Kerouac Project supports writers through residency and other programs that seek to enrich the greater Orlando community.
Orlando Zine Meetup
A casual meetup for local zine makers that meets every first Tuesday at 5:30pm.
Society of Childrens Books Writers and Illustrators - Florida
SCBWI is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators.
Central Florida Inklings
Central Florida Inklings is a science fiction and fantasy writing group welcoming writers at every stage in their writing journey. We encourage diversity and development—in our writing, careers, and ourselves.
Literary Arts Council of Central Florida
Building a community where literary arts are woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Contact Us
All questions and inquires should be directed to events@ocls.org.
Participating organizations must be presenting opportunities for writers to get involved with their activities. There are no author tables or book sales at this event.
Accomodations
Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any class or event due to a disability may arrange for accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.