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 or watch this video.

Sunshine State Book Festival, 1/31/25–2/1/25, Best Western Gateway Grand off I-75 at Gainesville's 39th Ave. exit. Register here today!

Writers’ Workshop Intensive – A day-long learning experience, four 90-minute sessions by subject matter experts. Friday, 1/31/25, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Questions? Want more information about WAG or the festival? Send an email to Wendy Thornton at ForInformation@writersalliance.org.

Upcoming Events

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.