Tilt

Creeping sensations, dubious visitors, narrators gone horribly rogue ...these startling short stories from the Off Campus Writers' Workshop TILT your reality with off-kilter tales both humorous and haunting. From whiplash to spirits to a note slipped under the door, TILT takes readers on a narrative sprint with breathtaking twists you don't see coming.

Featuring an introduction by award-winning author Goldie Goldbloom and endorsements from Pulitzer-prize nominee Rebecca Makkai, notable authors Abby Geni and Juan Martinez and USA Today bestselling author Lori Rader Day, this anthology was crafted, edited, and produced by the members of the Off Campus Writers' Workshop. The collection features a range of fictional genres that celebrates the organization's mission of fostering diverse writing and reflects the varied interests and talents of the writing community. Entries are themed around change, showcasing stories of surprise and transformation that reflect the workshop's focus on stories of deep emotional resonance that speak to the complexities of the human experience.

One of the nation's longest, continuously running workshops, established in 1946 and headquartered in Winnetka, IL, Off Campus Writers' Workshop now serves a global membership of writers in all genres. This milestone publishing endeavor marks the organization's 80th anniversary.

Previous titles by OCWW include the award winning anthologies Turning Points: the 75th Anniversary Anthology (2021) and Meaningful Conflicts: The Art of Friction (2023).