Welcome . . .to the website of the Tallahassee Writers Association of Tallahassee, Florida.      


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     TWA serves both published and aspiring writers from the Big Bend Region of North Florida, providing a wide variety of programs, conferences, workshops and contests throughout the year. If you write, have written, or think you would like to be a writer, TWA is for you. Browse our website, come to a meeting, or contact us for details.

~Join us at 6:30 p.m. each month----Click  for our next Meeting Schedule.   For our  Location see the Map!
     Note: On nights events are planned off-site, the option of group critique or writing workshops may be held at usual meeting time and place.

What's New---  

Creative nonfiction Workshop

Creative nonfiction is a work of factual literary prose. Unlike other types of nonfiction, such as technical writing or journalism, the emphasis in creative nonfiction is on factually true yet elegant literary expression.  This genre could include (but are not limited to) memoir, food or travel writing, personal essays, new journalism, biography, nonfiction stories, and nature writing.

Note---If you would like more information on "writing creative nonfiction", Karen Schneider will present a workshop on the topic August 9 from 1-4 p.m. at the Leon County Library. It is free and open to all.

An Evening of New Irish Plays
     Co-sponsored by Tallahassee Writers Association and Tallahassee Irish Society, two selected plays from the first Celtic Knots Playwriting Competition will be presented Thursday, August 21, 7 pm, at the American Legion, 606 Lake Ella Drive.   Well-known theatre professional Chuck Olsen will direct the two new plays and is working closely with the two playwrights to develop fully the motivation of their vision. 
      TWA member Ted Simmons’ drama Red Fox and Brown is one of the two selected plays.  Arlene Kalem’s play The Selkie is based on an Irish mythological figure. 
The Evening of New Irish Plays is open to the public and to all TWA members at no charge.   A cash bar and refreshments will be available.  
Information:  383-0087
 

The 2008 Seven Hills Review is now on sale---

 We received entries from 20 states, as well as Canada. The winning entries from the 2007 Seven Hills Contest are now published in the 2008 Seven Hills Review. --Purchase the 2008 Seven Hills Review--

Finalist judges were librarian Lenita Joe, children’s literature; newspaper editorial editor Mary Ann Lindley, essay; Dr. Carolyn Ellis of UF Communication Dept., memoirs; and novelist Glynn Marsh Alam, short stories.  Their biographies are also published in the 2008 Seven Hills Review.  ---See the contest results--

Did you know ?---You can donate to The Tallahassee Writers' Association and NOT Spend A Penny!   Its simple, quick and automatic, and----- TWA will profit from it.

Just visit http://www.goodsearch.com or http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbars.aspx and follow the directions.

Things to know and do---

 There are many writing opportunities , conferences, and contests coming this year. Please check these links for more information.     

 Our member's books are listed free of charge on the "Members' Books" page.  Please check this link see if yours is listed---If it is not listed, contact the webcoordinator if you wish to use this service provided for you.    

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