Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction
Reflecting the diversity of Ohio’s landscape—inner cities to small-town life, and suburbs and side streets in between.
Our Story
Beginning as a decentralized association of authors and publishing professionals, Bellwether first published anthologies of short stories by Ohio authors as Columbus Creative Cooperative in 2009, which would later become the Ohio Writers’ Association.
Bellwether was launched as a standalone imprint in 2019, and now functions as an independent small press. In 2025, Bellwether integrated the catalog of Columbus Press.
In addition to anthologies of short stories, Bellwether publishes novels, novellas, and works of creative non-fiction.
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Organizing You: The Handbooks Now Available — Complete Collection!
Organizing You: The Handbooks is now available in print and e-book editions! This is the complete collection of Shannon Upton's practical handbooks. Paperback E-book Chaos and clutter steal your time, your attention, and most importantly, your peace. In this unique...
Threshing of Straw by Kim Catron Available Now!
We are pleased to release the winner of the Great Novel Contest: Threshing of Straw by Kim Catron. This book has skyrocketed to #1 Amazon New Release just today. Find it on Amazon now in paperback or ebook editions. A grandmother who only ever wanted to protect her...
Close to Shining by Carolyn Bell Young Hisel Now Available
We are pleased to present Close to Shining by Carolyn Bell Young Hisel to the world. Find it on Amazon here. This book is published posthumously. The author's friends, Dianne Bellis and Katherine Toran, approached us for its publication, and we are thrilled to bring...
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