Our History
In the spring of 2001, The Book Group of South Florida changed its name to the Writers Network of South Florida in order to more clearly reflect our purpose: To create a forum for local authors and book professionals to share concerns and information. When founded in 1981, the organization was the only such professional association in South Florida. Today, we welcome both aspiring and published writers.
From the beginning, the membership
membership was drawn from a wide spectrum, including authors, publishers, editors, literary agents, librarians, and writing teachers. In time, those who focused on areas such as poetry, biography, journalism, freelance writing, play writing and ghost writing also joined. The continuing influx of writers to South Florida has led to the formation of several specialized writing groups. Nevertheless, the Writers Network continues to fulfill a special role by providing expertise in the process of writing and publishing, along with an opportunity for new writers to network with seasoned pros.
With the continuing influx
of writers to South Florida, a number of specialized writing
groups have been formed. Nevertheless, the Writers'
Network continues to fulfill a special role in the
writing community by providing expertise in the process of
writing and publishing along with an opportunity for members
to network with seasoned professionals.
The output of our members over the years has included several hundred fiction and non-fiction works for adults, children and young adults, in addition to hundreds of poems, articles and essays. Plays by members have been produced by professional companies, and members have been featured at conferences, appeared on television and radio, taught seminars, written columns, and been published online. Some members have movies contracts. Others have had their works published in foreign languages, and many are published online. Most members have
have websites,
all use email, and many have blogs.
The Writers Network
sponsors an Annual Writing
Contest in various genres, with cash prizes and a party to recognize the winners.
The group also provides scholarships, and sponsors free monthly meetings. Individual speakers and panelists focus on topics including marketing, electronic and traditional publishing, contracting for movie or foreign rights, obtaining an agent, and working with an editor.
The Writers Network
functions today as meeting place for writing professionals
and a clearinghouse of information about writing
events in South Florida.
