Oulu Writers Association

was founded in 2010, based in Oulu, Finland. All its members are professional writers. Association maintains Oulu House of Literature, organizes events around the year in Oulu House of Literature and organizes projects. Associaton maintains Black Hole Network which is an international literature network focused on translating and foreign rights. 

Association organizes also Oulu Book Fair in October 10.-12.10.2025. Most of the program is in Finnish. In Book Fair will be introduced different kind of books: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics and children’s books.

Oulu Writers Association admits Botnia Literature Prize every year. Nominees will be announced at Oulu Book Fair. Prize is 15 000 euros.

Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026 and Oulu Writers association will organize events during the year.