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, click on How WAG Can Benefit You, and watch video. WAG also sponsors the annual Sunshine State Book Festival. Check out the 2026 festival, and mark your calendar for the January 23, 2027, event.
Questions? Email Wendy Thornton at ForInformation@writersalliance.org.
Upcoming Events
Political Science Professor to Speak on Politics
March 14, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMarjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park to Feature Authors Ronnie Lovler and Dixie Neilson
March 14, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmMarketing Coalition Meeting: Website 101: Do You Really Need One?
March 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 pmPoetry Play: The Journey of Finding Surprise, by Aliesa Zoecklein
April 12, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmEmail Marketing Without the Overwhelm
April 20, 10:00 am - 11:00 pmStrategies for Writing and Developing Environmental Scenes
May 3, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmTrauma, Part II: Trauma as a Character in Writing
June 14, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Resources & Opportunities
- Calendar of monthly programs for 2026.
- Beta Readers – Want to read a new book before it’s publication? Contact the Beta Reader coordinator.
- Hogtowne Quill – Sign up to receive blog updates (below, right). To contribute articles; see guidelines.
- Marketing Coalition – WAG members share successful marketing strategies for their books.
- Speakers Bureau – Need a speaker? Want to serve as a speaker? Contact the coordinator.
