Membership in Central Coast Writers is open to published and unpublished writers of all interests and genres, as well as supporters and those involved in writing-related fields. Our mission is to educate ourselves on the craft of writing and on publishing our work.
Central Coast Writers is a branch of California Writers Club, one of the oldest writers clubs in continuous operation in the nation, a strong, vibrant organization of more than one thousand members in 18 branches throughout the state. Our branch chartered in 2002. We now have approximately 80 members representing all levels of publication and a variety of genres. Our members hail from the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas, South County, Santa Cruz, and beyond.
At the heart of our activities are the monthly meetings. Each meeting features an expert speaker on a particular aspect of the craft of writing, or on the nuts and bolts of getting your work published. Currently, we meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (optional dinner at 5:30 p.m.) at the Casa Munras Hotel in downtown Monterey. We also sponsor workshops, an annual writing contest, a member barbecue in August and a holiday potluck in December. We publish a monthly member newsletter, Scribbles.
Your membership in Central Coast Writers makes you eligible for discounts for conferences, workshops and contests sponsored by all 18 branches of California Writers Club, and helps us continue our mission to provide free monthly programs to educate and inspire writers of all levels and interests in our community. California Writers Club is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
Become part of a century and more of literary history. Become a member of Central Coast Writers today!
