Emerald Coast Writers Inc.

About Emerald Coast Writers

We offer programs, workshops, awards, critique sessions, open mics and related activities for members and the public. Emerald Coast Writers sponsors an annual student poetry writing contest, publishes an anthology biennially, and maintains the Dr. Francis P. Cassidy Writers Resource Center in Pensacola Cultural Center.

Publishing Opportunities

Emerald Coast Writers members are encouraged to send work to our new Editor, Katie Rankin, at [email protected] for publication in ECW’s monthly newsletter, The Legend. Emerald Coast Writers also publishes the biennial anthology, Emerald Coast Review.

Submissions are Open for the 22nd Emerald Coast Review!

Submission guidelines can be reviewed here:

Emerald Coast Review Submission Guidelines

Once you are ready to submit, use the button below to go to the submissions page for the 22nd Emerald Coast Review. Submissions are open from June 1 until July 15, 2023.

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Dues Reminder

As a reminder for all members, ECW membership dues are due January 1 of each year. You can pay your dues online here..

Latest News

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The Legend

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The Legend

Emerald Coast Writers members publish their work and learn about other opportunities for publishing in the monthly newsletter, The Legend.
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West Florida Literary Federation

Our Vision

Emerald Coast Writers brings together writers and area residents who are interested in writing and the literary heritage of West Florida.

Our Mission

As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we seek to promote and nurture literary talent in Northwest Florida through educational programs, writers' workshops, open forums, school poetry competitions, community programs, and publications.

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