Dear Writers, Our GCWA members are getting their books published at a brisk clip. Several members attended the launch party for Patti Walsh’s new Celtic-inspired fiction, Hounded. This middle-grade novel ... Continue reading ...

Hello, survivors! Yet again, storms have roared through our area and disrupted our lives. Within two weeks, two violent hurricanes made matchsticks of homes, covered some in sand or mud, ... Continue reading ...

Dear members and friends of GCWA, This is our proudest month. At our September 21 meeting, we’ll honor the winners of the annual Gulf Coast Writers Association writing contest. More ... Continue reading ...

Dear writers: Book clubs are not for everyone. I’m a member of several, because I not only love to read but I also appreciate the insight of other readers. One ... Continue reading ...

Successful writers tell us: read, read, read. Read writers whose work you respect. Read up-and-coming writers, read the classics, read pulp fiction, read biography, read the works of your writer ... Continue reading ...

  Dear Gulf Coast Writer, If you were among the 37 who attended the May 18 meeting, you were part of a priceless experience: getting into the heads of writers ... Continue reading ...

Dear fellow member: I joined Gulf Coast Writers during the Covid pandemic, when personal interaction screeched to a sudden halt in March of 2020. It was fascinating to “meet” fellow ... Continue reading ...

  Dear Gulf Coast Writer: There’s a new energy in the air. To the dozens who attended our February meeting, thank you for your participation, your interest, your ideas, and ... Continue reading ...

My Dear Fellow Writers: Membership in the Gulf Coast Writers Association requires annual dues of $50. Those dues allow us to pay rent for a place to meet and to ... Continue reading ...

PRESIDENT’S LETTER Revised January 8, 2024 IMPORTANT ALERT: JANUARY 20 MEETING LOCATION HAS CHANGED. JOIN US AT THE MASONIC LODGE/PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 17671 PINE RIDGE ROAD, NEAR FORT MYERS BEACH, ... Continue reading ...

Dear GCWA Member,This is my first letter to our Gulf Coast Writers Association as our new president. Irene Smith,having served as president so energetically, has earned her emerita status. We ... Continue reading ...