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BAY AREA WRITERS' LEAGUE



Welcome to the BAWL website and member hub!

We are an over thirty year old organization dedicated to helping writers of all genres and abilities enhance their skills, network with others, and succeed in following their dreams as authors. We have members who write memoirs, historical fiction, poetry, personal essays, literary fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, non-fiction, romance…the list goes on.  All are welcome. You can learn more about ABOUT US.

Our goal is to join with and aid writers seeking to strengthen their skill set, either with the craft itself, or with the business of writing, or both. We welcome all writers from all walks and styles. All we ask is that you bring your desire to write, a kind heart, and a willingness to a have a good time learning and sharing with others as careers blossom and grow. We enjoy spending time with other writers who like to work together, to make good things happen.

Not ready to join? Want to check us out first? Check out the rest of the website. Visit our presence on Substack. Visit our facebook page. The non-members content on this website will provide more information and if you become a member there is additional, Member Only content, including Forums. You do not have to be a member to Subscribe to our monthly newsletter  Not all newsletter content is available to non-members. You may unsubscribe at any time.

EVENTS Update:

In-Person Monthly Meetings Are Back!!!

These meetings are planned for the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the Friendswood Library hosted by Kate Sanger. See Events for details of each meeting and to register to attend. 

We're proud to announce that Kate Sangar was elected as BAWL President at the April, 2025, in-person meeting. Becky Ellisor is our Treasurer. 

Write-Ins   Our write-ins occur every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, hosted by Becky Ellisor via Zoom. We also hold a once-per-month event on the third Saturday at 3:00 pm for two hours hosted by Julie Pitzel, both in-person and via Zoom. Our method instills a sense of commitment to writing, providing a gentle push to get started. We value camaraderie and foster a welcoming environment where participants are not obligated to share their work. While there are no strict rules, we avoid political discussions to maintain a friendly ambiance.

After three attendances, we require membership in the Houston Bay Area Writers League. It's only $30 a year. (We can help if you need it.  Just ask.) Go to our EVENTS page register for the Zoom link, and write with us.

Critique Group BAWL has an in-person Critique Group where writers gather regularly to examine and discuss each other’s work. Kate Sangar and Kim Glaus Late host these twice-per-month sessions. Sign-up via the Events page.

Anthology Update:  Kate has a volunteer and is planning a 2025 Anthology. Stay Tuned!

For all events, see below or visit our EVENTS web page for a list.

Upcoming events - click on event to Register


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