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# Tallahassee Writers Association

TWA supports local writers of all levels through education, connection, promotion, and outreach

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## Posts

- [2019 Seven Hills Literary & Penumbra Poetry Contest Winners](https://twaonline.org/2019-seven-hills-literary-penumbra-poetry-contest-winners/) - The Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Seven Hills Literary & Penumbra Poetry Contests, published in the 2020 edition of the Seven Hills Review (volume 25). Red denotes TWA members. Thank you to everyone who submitted their work, and congratulations to all our winners! Order online! The 2020 edition of the Seven Hills Review is available
- [TLH Books Blog Relaunches](https://twaonline.org/tlh-books-blog-relaunches/) - The TLH Books Blog is for you! Recently relaunched, the TLH Books Blog is an opportunity for Tallahassee Writers Association members to publish book reviews and other writing-related articles online, with a chance that they will be picked up for the print edition of the Tallahassee Democrat. An added benefit is that people who read your reviews
- [Press Release: TWA Presents Writing Workshop - Finding Your Global Soul](https://twaonline.org/press-release-twa-presents-writing-workshop-finding-your-global-soul/) - Tallahassee, FL - The Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is excited to host a writing workshop on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the DeVoe Moore Center Conference Room, 150 Bellamy Building, Florida State University. “Finding Your Global Soul” is an interactive half-day workshop open to all audiences and writing levels. The
- [TWA Members Take Nine FAPA Book Awards](https://twaonline.org/twa-members-take-nine-fapa-book-awards/) - Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) was well represented at the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) 2019 Book Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 3. Six Tallahassee-area writers received awards, taking a total of nine medals. Donna Brown won a silver medal for Non-fiction – Adult. She also won gold for Political/Current Events. Marina Brown won silver for Poetry. Lyla Faircloth Ellzey won a bronze medal
- [No Regular Meeting in May](https://twaonline.org/no-regular-meeting-in-may/) - The Tallahassee Writers Association will not have regularly scheduled meetings on the second Thursdays in May or October 2019. Instead, special workshops will be held those months. See the Events section of the website for further details and workshop registration information.
- [Press Release: TWA Presents a Poetry Workshop with Karen Paul Holmes](https://twaonline.org/press-release-twa-presents-a-poetry-workshop-with-karen-paul-holmes/) - Tallahassee, FL – Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is excited to host a Poetry Workshop “Poetry from the Heart (and Then the Brain)” with author and poet Karen Paul Holmes on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at United Church in Tallahassee (1834 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee). Good poems start with inspiration and a
- [2018 Seven Hills Literary & Penumbra Poetry Contest Winners](https://twaonline.org/2018-seven-hills-literary-penumbra-poetry-contest-winners/) - The Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Seven Hills Literary & Penumbra Poetry Contests. Red denotes TWA members. Thank you to everyone who submitted their work, and congratulations to all our winners! Order online! The 2018 edition of the Seven Hills Review (volume 23) is available for purchase on Amazon. Adult
- [Press Release: Mega Book Fair Features Local Authors, Activities, Music & More](https://twaonline.org/press-release-mega-book-fair-features-local-authors-activities-music-more/) - Tallahassee, FL – What do books, live characters, activities, music, art, and holiday shopping have in common? They can all be found at the mega book fair to benefit Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 1-5 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Tallahassee. This free event, nestled in the middle of National Novel Writing
- [Weather Cancellations: Hurricane Michael](https://twaonline.org/weather-cancellations-hurricane-michael/) - WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the impending hurricane storm, this week's Tallahassee Writers Association events are CANCELLED. The TWA series at the Blue Tavern will continue its regular schedule the second Wednesday of the month, on November 14. The October member meeting on Thursday, October 11 is also cancelled. Our scheduled presenter, artist and author Marina Brown will
- [Deadline Extended! Seven Hills Literary Contest and Penumbra Poetry & Haiku Contest Deadline Now September 16](https://twaonline.org/deadline-extended-seven-hills-literary-contest-and-penumbra-poetry-haiku-contest-deadline-now-september-16/) - The Seven Hills Literary Contest and the Penumbra Poetry & Haiku Contest deadline has been extended to midnight Sunday, September 16. The Seven Hills Literary Contest is in its 24th year; Penumbra is in its 30th year. All of the judging is blind by professional, published authors. For more information and to submit, visit: https://sevenhillsreview.submittable.com/submit. Deadline extended
- [Press Release: TWA Presents a Graphic Novel Workshop with Jake Deibler](https://twaonline.org/press-release-twa-presents-a-graphic-novel-workshop-with-jake-deibler/) - Tallahassee, FL – The Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is excited to host a Graphic Novel Workshop with renowned author and artist, Jake Deibler, on Saturday, August 18, from 1-4 p.m.at the Council on Culture & Arts (816 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tallahassee). The workshop is open to both adults and teens; rising 9th grade students and
- [Seven Hills Literary Contest/Penumbra Poetry & Haiku Contest is currently closed. Submissions will be accepted starting June 2026](https://twaonline.org/seven-hills-literary-contest-and-penumbra-poetry-haiku-contest-now-accepting-submissions/) - The Seven Hills Literary Contest and the Penumbra Poetry & Haiku Contest are ready to accept your works. The Seven Hills Literary Contest is in its 24th year; Penumbra is in its 30th year. All of the judging is blind by professional, published authors. For more information and to submit, visit: https://sevenhillsreview.submittable.com/submit. Submissions for the Seven
- [FAPA & TWA Host ‘ABCs of Book Publishing & Marketing’ Workshop](https://twaonline.org/fapa-twa-host-abcs-of-book-publishing-marketing-workshop/) - Imagine having all your questions answered about book publishing and marketing in one afternoon—perhaps not all, but participants will surely benefit from this collaborative one-day workshop by the Florida Authors & Publishers Association (FAPA) and the Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA). “The ABCs of Book Publishing & Marketing” workshop will be held on Saturday, April 28,
- [Welcome to the new site](https://twaonline.org/welcome-to-the-new-site/) - We are thrilled that our new site is up and running. Take a look through it, and if you have any questions or suggestions, please drop us an email at twa.information@gmail.com.

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- [Home](https://twaonline.org/) - The mission of Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is to support writers of all levels through education, connection, promotion, and outreach.
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- [Seven Hills & Penumbra Contests-2025](https://twaonline.org/seven-hills-penumbra-contests-2025/) - Seven Hills & Penumbra Contests-2025 2026 Contest information coming soon! Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Seven Hills Contest Florida Fiction1st, Autumn Thoyre, Mount Desert, ME, The Pirates of Was2nd, Robert Temple, Talking Rock, GA, A Gawd Awful Work of Postmodern Realism3rd, Lauren Whitley, Navarre, FL, Etched MemoriesFantasy/Sci-Fi1st, Morgan Denovox, Tallahassee, FL, The Glass
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- [Critique Groups](https://twaonline.org/critique-groups/) - Critique Groups One of the most valuable things we offer to TWA members is the opportunity to meet with others who are working in your genre (or close to it). Joining and participating in a critique group can significantly add to your skill set, possibly cut down your editing chores and costs, and improve the
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- [Board of Directors](https://twaonline.org/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors 2025 TWA Officers President: Heather Whitaker President-Elect: Douglas Soule Immediate Past President: Liz Jameson Secretary: Lori Goshert Treasurer: Fran Gilbert Board Members-at-Large Katie Clark Anna Johnson Bylaws Duties of Officers and Committee Chairs
- [About TWA](https://twaonline.org/about-twa/) - About TWA Mission Statement The mission of Tallahassee Writers Association (TWA) is to support writers of all levels through education, connection, promotion, and outreach.We are a 501(c)(3) organization that exists solely for literary, educational, and charitable purposes. TWA offers Monthly speakers Weekend workshops Critique groups Networking Monthly newsletter Writing contests Student outreach A Brief History
- [News & Updates](https://twaonline.org/news-updates/) - News & Updates Welcome to the new site We are thrilled that our new site is up and running. Take a look through it, and if you have any questions or suggestions, please drop us an email at […] Read More FAPA & TWA Host ‘ABCs of Book Publishing & Marketing’ Workshop Imagine having all
- [](https://twaonline.org/seven-hills-penumbra-contests-2026/) - The Contest is now open! 2026 Seven Hills Literary Contest & Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest Use this link to submit your entry:https://twaonline.org/seven-hills-contest-form/TWA members, be sure to login first to access the member discount. The 2026 Seven Hills Literary/Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest (the Contest) is open from June 1 – October 15, 2026. Sponsored annually
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## Memberships

- [New Member](https://twaonline.org/register/new-member/) - The new member category is for members joining TWA for the first time. 1-Year Subscription Period. No Automatically Recurring Payments; must renew as an Individual, Student, or Lifetime member. Voting Member. Benefits Monthly programs, electronic newsletter, discounted registration fees for workshops and conferences, discounted contest fees, book promotional opportunities, eligible to sell your book(s) at
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- [Student Membership](https://twaonline.org/register/student-membership/) - 1-Year Subscription Period No Automatically Recurring Payments; you may renew your student membership as long as you are enrolled in school. We hope you will continue as an individual or lifetime member after you graduate! Non-Voting Member ANY INDIVIDUAL ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. Students under 18 years of age must have signed parental consent to participate.
- [Lifetime Individual Membership](https://twaonline.org/register/lifetime-individual-membership/) - Lifetime Membership Period Voting Member Benefits Monthly programs, electronic newsletter, discounted registration fees for workshops and conferences, discounted contest fees, book promotional opportunities, eligible to sell your book(s) at TWA Mobile Bookstore and other TWA public events, eligible to participate in TWA critique groups, access to TWA Members-Only Facebook group, eligible to view website content
- [Individual Membership](https://twaonline.org/register/individual-membership/) - 1 Year Subscription Period Automatically Recurring Payments Voting Member Benefits Monthly programs, electronic newsletter, discounted registration fees for workshops and conferences, discounted contest fees, book promotional opportunities, eligible to sell your book(s) at TWA Mobile Bookstore and other TWA public events, eligible to participate in TWA critique groups, access to TWA Members-Only Facebook group, eligible

## Venues

- [MY FAVORITE BOOKS](https://twaonline.org/venue/mfb/)
- [cascades park](https://twaonline.org/venue/cascades-park/)
- [Paper Fox](https://twaonline.org/venue/paper-fox/)
- [Marzuq Shrine Center](https://twaonline.org/venue/1805-north-monroe-tallahassee-fl-32303/)
- [https://www.kaylharris.com/party](https://twaonline.org/venue/https-www-kaylharris-com-party/)

## Organizers

- [Tallahassee Writers Association](https://twaonline.org/organizer/tallahassee-writers-association/)
- [Zoe Tribley](https://twaonline.org/organizer/zoe-tribley/)
- [M.R. Street](https://twaonline.org/organizer/m-r-street/)

## Events

- [December 2026 Meeting: Seven Hills Awards Celebration & Holiday Party](https://twaonline.org/event/december-2026-meeting-seven-hills-awards-celebration-holiday-party/) - Learn the order of finish of the finalists in the Seven Hills Literary Contest and Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest! Afterwards, the celebration continues with our annual holiday party. Bring a potluck and your beverage of choice. Dress is anywhere from casual to sparkly, with ugly holiday sweaters encouraged but not required. Join us at
- [November 2026 Meeting: Election of Officers](https://twaonline.org/event/november-2026-meeting-election-of-officers/) - Description coming soon! Join us at 6:00pm for a half-hour networking opportunity before the presentation starts at 6:30pm.
- [October 2026 Meeting: Anna Johnson, “Marketing Tips for Authors”](https://twaonline.org/event/october-2026-meeting-anna-johnson-marketing-tips-for-authors/) - Description coming soon! Join us at 6:00pm for a half-hour networking opportunity before the presentation starts at 6:30pm.
- [September 2026 Meeting: Sam Staley, "The Business Side of Writing"](https://twaonline.org/event/september-2026-meeting-sam-staley-the-business-side-of-writing/) - Description coming soon! Join us at 6:00pm for a half-hour networking opportunity before the presentation starts at 6:30pm.
- [August 2026 Meeting: Doris McTague, “Writing Partners for America”](https://twaonline.org/event/august-2026-meeting-doris-mctague-writing-partners-for-america/) - Description coming soon! Join us at 6:00pm for a half-hour networking opportunity before the presentation starts at 6:30pm.
- [July 2026 Meeting - L M Whitaker: Using AI (Ethically) in your Writing](https://twaonline.org/event/july-2026-meeting-lmwhitaker-using-ai-in-your-writing/)
- [Seven Hills Literary Contest and Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest](https://twaonline.org/event/seven-hills-literary-contest-and-penumbra-poetry-and-haiku-contest/) - The 2026 Seven Hills Contest is currently open and accepting early-bird entries with reduced entry fees through July 31, 2026. The contest deadline is October 15, 2026. This year's categories include Novel Excerpt (Mystery/Thriller), Creative Nonfiction, Short Story, Flash Fiction, Prose Poetry, Poetry, and Haiku. Visit the contest page for more information, including prizes, entry
- [June 2026 Meeting - Heather Whitaker: Using Microtension to Write a Riveting Story](https://twaonline.org/event/june-2026-meeting-heather-whitaker-using-microtension-to-write-a-riveting-story/) - High intensity scenes are great for holding the reader’s attention, but how do you keep the reader glued to your story in-between these scenes? By using microtension. This term, made famous by agent and author Donald Maass, refers to incorporating tension, not just on a scene level, but on a line level throughout your story.
- [TWA Monthly Meeting - May: Schmoozapalooza](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-may-schmooza-palooza-2/) - Join us for the May monthly membership meeting. The annual Schmoozapalooza is an expansion of the monthly networking half-hour that usually preceeds the monthly meeting. Chat with fellow authors about adventures in the world of the written word and your path to publishing. Ask questions, share answers, make new friends and contacts. FOR THIS MEETING,
- [Word of South 2026](https://twaonline.org/event/word-of-south-2026/) - TWA has participated in every Word of South since it began. Come by the TWA tent at Cascades Park, Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, to support your favorite local authors.
- [TWA Author Showcase/Book Fair](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-author-showcase-book-fair/) - Paper Fox Coffee Shop hosts a fun book store pop-up featuring TWA authors. From memoir to middle-grade, fantasy to finance, TWA authors have published dozens of books in these genres and more. Come by the Paper Fox, chat with award-winning authors, buy some books and a cup (or two) of coffee, then settle in to
- [TWA Monthly Meeting - March: Ask an Editor, with Christina Gessler, PhD](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-march-topic-tbd/) - Join us for the March monthly membership meeting, where editor Christina Gessler will join us via Zoom to answer common editing questions—from how to know when it’s time to hire an editor to how to find one who is the right fit for you and your manuscript to what happens during the editing process. Questions
- [TWA Monthly Meeting - April: Joey Thorson - Intro to Prose Poetry](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-april-joey-thorson-intro-to-prose-poetry/) - Join us for the April monthly membership meeting. Joey Thorson, award-winning author of prose poetry, will introduce us to this poetic form. TWA members and guests are invited to the half-hour social networking time from 6-6:30PM. (Coffee provided; please consider bringing snacks to share.) The program starts at 6:30PM. We meet at the Marzuq Shrine
- [TWA Monthly Meeting - February Romance/Aro/Breakup Open Mic](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-february-romance-aro-breakup-open-mic/) - Open mic night! Authors are invited to read their poetry or short stories about romance, aro (aromantic), love letters, breakups, heartaches, soulmates, forever friends, etc. Limit five minutes per author. Social half-hour from 6-6:30PM. The program starts at 6:30PM. Sign up at member services if you'd like to share. We meet at the Marzuq Shrine
- [Book Launch - Kay Harris](https://twaonline.org/event/book-launch-kay-harris/) - Tallahassee author Kay L. Harris announces the release of her debut memoir, What Love Can’t Fix: Navigating the Storms of My Husband’s Mental Illness. This deeply personal account delves into caregiving, resilience, and transformation while facing a loved one’s mental illness. During the 1980s and 1990s, Kay felt alone, without support or resources to guide
- [TWA January Meeting and Program: The First 15 Pages](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-january-meeting-and-program-the-first-15-pages/) - Heather Whitaker presents what does and what doesn't belong in your opening fifteen pages.
- [TWA November Business Meeting and Program: Digital Writing Tools from Plotting to Publishing](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-november-business-meeting-and-program-digital-writing-tools-from-plotting-to-publishing/) - Our November Tallahassee Writers Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 pm. We will hold our annual election of officers, followed by the presentation on writing tools that had to be rescheduled due to the Marzuq being double-booked without notifying us. You are welcome to arrive at 6:00 pm to schmooze with
- [TWA October Meeting Cancelled - Program Rescheduled](https://twaonline.org/event/twa-october-meeting-cancelled-program-rescheduled/) - Our October meeting had to be cancelled at the last minute due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for the inconvenience! The program, an overview of writing tools such as Scrivener, Google Docs, Campfire, etc., including demonstrations of each tool, will be held at the November meeting after our annual business is conducted. The Tallahassee
- [2025 Seven Hills Literary Contest and Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest](https://twaonline.org/event/2025-seven-hills-literary-contest-and-penumbra-poetry-and-haiku-contest/) - The Seven Hills Literary Contest/Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest (the Contest) is open for entries! Sponsored annually by the Tallahassee Writers Association, the Contest is open to English-language entries from around the world. You do not have to be a member of TWA to enter, but members receive discounted entry fees. The Contest always includes

## Series

- [TWA Monthly Meeting - May: Schmooza-Palooza](https://twaonline.org/series/twa-monthly-meeting-may-schmooza-palooza/)

## Categories

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