GCWA is the largest—and liveliest—writing community in Southwest Florida. We’ve been gathering since 1995, long before Zoom was a thing, and we’re still showing up in person every month with real speakers,
real snacks, and really passionate writers.
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GCWA is a 501(c)3
All Donations Are Tax-Deductible
A Big Moment for GCWA!
We’re excited to share that GCWA has received its very first online donation—a generous $200 gift from an anonymous supporter. However, the very first donation was a $50 cash gift. Their kindness touched us deeply and reminded us how powerful and compassionate this community truly is.
We are profoundly grateful for these contributions and for every person who supports the world of writing—authors, editors, publishers, illustrators, readers, and all who help stories come to life. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do.
Every donation, large or small, makes a meaningful difference. If you feel inspired, consider giving before the end of the year to receive your tax deduction and help us continue creating a place Where Writers Belong.
Thank you for being part of this community.
Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Linda Saether
Linda Saether, author of “What We Can’t Forget: Beyond the Blood Road” and “The Angel of the Penny Rose, “describes her journey as a writer. Linda was the first-place winner of the 2025 GCWA Writers Contest, fiction category, with her story, “Twenty Minutes Until Showtime.”
Becoming a GCWA member is your opportunity to
grow your brand and drive traffic to your book.
Don’t miss your chance to shine.
Join today!
2025 In Review
- Found a permanent home at St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church after months of moving locations.
- Sixteen authors represented GCWA at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival.
- Hosted a global Writing Contest with hundreds of submissions and volunteer judges.
- Launched a new GCWA website, logo, and tagline: Where Writers Belong.
- Celebrated GCWA’s 30th anniversary with guest speaker Robert Macomber.
- Formed a liaison with FGCU Academy for member-taught community classes.
- Expanded partnerships with local businesses supporting local authors.
- Delivered strong monthly programs covering craft, marketing, publishing, and AI.
- Welcomed new leadership roles and reorganized Communications.
- Improved hybrid meetings with upgraded audio equipment.
- Grew membership by 64 new members, now totaling 150+.
- Added online donation options to support GCWA as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3).
- Closed the year with member-led brainstorming for 2026.
