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
April is National Poetry Month — Local Activities Continue
April 14, 11:00 am - April 28, 6:00 pmAlachua County Arts Council’s 5th Annual Artists Conference
April 24, 9:00 am - 5:00 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 pmThe Writer and the Machine: Collaborating with AI, by Jaimie Engle
July 12, 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.
