GCWA invites public to attend contest winners’ reading on Aug. 19
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Gulf Coast Writers Association Inc., Southwest Florida’s 28-year-old meeting ground for writers, editors and their associates, invites the public to attend its meeting on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at which the winners of its 2023 writing contest will read from their winning works.
Awards in the Adult section were made to persons 18 years and older in three categories: Nonfiction, Poetry, and Fiction. Of the nine winners, eight are expected to be reading in person and one will be reading remotely via Zoom. Awards were made in the Youth section (ages 11-17) in one all-inclusive category. One of the youths is expected to be reading in person.
The readings will take place at GCWA’s monthly meeting at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge/Peace Community Church at 17671 Pine Ridge Road. The readings will be the featured part of the meeting and are expected to begin at 10:30 a.m.
“Come to listen and enjoy the short stories, essays and poetry. Come to meet the writers. And come to learn about how to enter next year’s contest and what you’ll need to do to win,” said Christie Zarria, the contest coordinator.
About the Contest
Now in its second decade, the contest received recognition last year from Reedsy, a marketplace of freelance publishing professionals, as among the Best Writing Contests.
About GCWA
Founded in 1995, the Gulf Coast Writers Association, Inc. (GCWA) provides a forum for fellowship, education, and information for writers, editors and associates. Based in Fort Myers, the organization attracts members from throughout Southwest Florida, including Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel and Punta Gorda. At monthly meetings, speakers and workshops offer expert advice on such topics as writing techniques, publishing, and marketing.
Participants at GCWA meetings also have the opportunity to read their works. The literary genres run the gamut from poetry, adult fiction and nonfiction to children’s and young adult, historical fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, memoir, essay and screenplay. Members include full-time writers as well as corporate professionals, teachers, and business owners, working or retired.
GCWA monthly meetings are open to the public. There is no cost to attend GCWA monthly meetings for members and first-time guests; subsequent visitors pay $5.
GCWA’s website is https://gulfwriters.org/ .Follow GCWA on X (Twitter): @GCWA_SWFL .