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:
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 2024 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.
In-Person Meetings, 2024 For the first ten months of 2024, BAWL held in-person meetings at the Harris County Freeman Branch Library on Diana Lane in Clear Lake. These events have ended. We need volunteer(s) to start them up again. These events could be held at the same library and or other libraries. Please volunteer if you have the time and the desire.
Anthology Update: The 2023 BAWL Anthology has been published and is available for purchase on Amazon. No anthology is planned for 2024. Planning is underway for the 2025 anthology, but volunteers are needed—contact: editorbawl@gmail.com for more information and to volunteer.
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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1 Nov 2024 9:30 AMOnline
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20 Nov 2024 6:00 PMFreeman Memorial Library
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25 Nov 2024 9:30 AMOnline
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27 Nov 2024 9:30 AMOnline
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2 Dec 2024 9:30 AMOnline
We are located in southeast Texas on the Gulf of Mexico which encompasses the Galveston Bay.
Although we're located in this area, all writers are welcome to join us and participate in the online events, such as the write-ins.
If you write and you need a welcoming, encouraging group - consider the
Bay Area Writers' League.