Why join us?
Connect
Join our network of writers, artists, and creative enthusiasts! We have something for everyone at every level. We support and encourage your writing goals.
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Monthly membership meetings feature, “Perspectives: Emerald Coast Writers Speakers Series.” They are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
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Weekly writing critique groups where members share feedback on work to enhance creativity.
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Our monthly newsletter, The Legend, is emailed mid-month and is a great resource for current news and opportunities.
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Sharing writing opportunities and resources on social media. We have a Facebook page you can follow, as well as a private Facebook group and Twitter Page.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/wstfllitfed
Reach out at info@EmeraldCoastWritersInc.org to let us know if you have questions or ideas.
Learn
As writers and artists, we never stop learning and developing our craft. ECW shares free workshops and will offer workshops as needs and interest occur. As a member, you gain access to these free or discounted resources. Read about our rich history and how we formed in 1986 under About Us/Our Story.
Publish
We offer ongoing ways to help you become published as well as encourage you to seek traditional publication.
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Submit work to the Emerald Coast Review. Every other year since 1989, the ECW has published the Emerald Coast Review (ECR), an anthology that showcases Gulf Coast Florida and Alabama regional writers and artists. Read more about the ECR under Publications.
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Submit work, columns, and features to our monthly newsletter, The Legend, to be published.
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Our website will have ongoing ways to be published and share your creativity.
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We can help you find resources (books, websites, workshops, cover artists, etc.) to further your self-publishing plans.
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ECW offers engaging writing challenges and opportunities to share writing throughout the year in different ways.
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Past examples include a poem-a-day challenge and a Haiku challenge.
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The November 2020 poem-a-day challenge resulted in a published chapbook for one ECW member.
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You can learn more about these events and how we sponsor or host them from our website and monthly newsletter.
Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
If you have great ideas and energy to share, make your voice known and volunteer to serve in a ECW board member position or on a committee. The board consists of several elected members for two-year terms (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and three general members). The board typically meets once a month to discuss membership, education, networking, and other ways to enhance the organization. In addition, volunteers on committees are always in need, such as youth writing, biannual publications, workshops, grant-seeking opportunities, etc. Become a leader or mentor for other writers. Share your knowledge and experience to help other artists in our region. We welcome you.