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SOUTH FLORIDA
writers association
Next Meeting is 8/1
Welcome to SFWA
The South Florida Writers Association conducts programs, activities and special events that are in accordance with its mission and purpose. Our monthly hybrid meetings are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with educational presentations about writing, publishing, marketing or award-winning or best-selling authors, agents or publishers.
Membership Benefits
Among others boons, we award four semi-annual grants of $500: for marketing and publishing, awarded at our June meeting along with the installation of the new Board, another pair in December at our annual Holiday Party.
All members can apply and winners are selected by random lottery.
Beyond the Page
From books to community, see our writers in action.
Dr. Anthony Atwood
Local Author Series at MDPLS
"State of War: A History of WW2 in Florida"
Saturday, July 25, 2026 10am-12pm
For more info or to register, click here!
C.V. Shaw
Local Author Series with MDPLS
"Tea Among the Witches - An Author Talk with C.V. Shaw"
Thursday, July 30, 2026 3pm-4pm
For more info or to register, click here!
Amy Nicole Naim & C.V. Shaw
Local Author Series
"Unleash Your Book: A Mini-Conference for Aspiring Authors
For more info or to register, click here!
SFWA Members! Share your news to the Member's Access Only tab for a feature! Events will be updated in the order of soonest event dates.
Niurka Castaneda
"Hungry for Life: Journey from Despair to Purpose" article has been nominated for the MVJ's Top 10 Veterans in Journalism of 2026 Award. To learn more, visit page 22 of the Umbrella Splash Magazine.
Dr. Jasmine B. Sandoval
"The Writer's Rx" has won the 2026 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Award! An award banquet and celebration will be held at FAPAcon on August 1st in Orlando.
YvetteJuarez Perez
"Tuxedos are Special" book reading event at Macondo in Kendall (13021 SW 88th St, Miami, FL 33186), July 25th at 2:30pm.
All are welcome!
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