The Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) promotes, encourages, and supports aspiring and experienced writers. Most of our programs are free and open to the public. To learn more about WAG benefits writers, click on How WAG Can Benefit You, and watch this video, WAG also produces the annual Sunshine State Book Festival,
Questions about WAG? Send an email to Wendy Thornton at ForInformation@writersalliance.org.
Upcoming Events
The Jim Crow Era in Alachua County
March 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFannie Lou Hamer One-Woman Show with Author Pamela D. Marshall
March 9, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmBard & Broadside Festival & Poetry Workshop
April 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmGFAA-WAG Collaboration: Synergy
April 25, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Resources & Opportunities
- Love to read new books? Sign up for WAG's Beta Reader program. You do not have to be a WAG member.
- Need readers for your manuscript? Contact the coordinator.
- Hogtowne Quill - Sign up to receive blog updates via email (below, right). Contribute articles to this blog; see guidelines.
- Marketing Coalition - Established for WAG members to discuss and share successful marketing ideas and strategies for their books.
- Speakers Bureau - Need a speaker? Want to serve as a speaker? Contact the coordinator.
WAG meets when?
Monthly programs, which are open to the public, are normally held at 2:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, but the date can vary, so check the calendar or the specific event.
Board business meetings are normally held at 1:00 p.m. on the same day as the program. WAG members are welcome to attend but should contact WAG's president in advance to confirm and ask for a copy of the agenda.
Questions?
Send your questions via email to the appropriate Board Member listed at the bottom of the "About" page or to WAG's founder, Wendy Thornton, at ForInformation@writersalliance.org.
