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Welcome to SFWA

The South Florida Writers Association conducts programs, activities and special events that are in accordance with its mission and purpose. Our monthly hybrid meetings are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with educational presentations about writing, publishing, marketing or award-winning or best-selling authors, agents or publishers.

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Membership Benefits

Among others boons, we award four semi-annual grants of $500: for marketing and publishing, awarded at our June meeting along with the installation of the new Board, another pair in December at our annual Holiday Party.

All members can apply and winners are selected by random lottery.

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2026 Mango Writers Conference

The South Florida Writers Association’s recent Mango Writers Conference was a standout success, capturing the lively spirit of our community. With a dynamic mix of speakers, the event delivered a rich blend of insight, inspiration, and real‑world craft that elevated every writer’s journey. The atmosphere felt like classic South Florida: creative, diverse, and buzzing with connection. Attendees walked away energized, sun‑soaked in motivation, and ready to bring even more heat to their writing.

A heartfelt thank‑you to our Conference Director, Cecilia Shaw, whose energy, vision, and unwavering dedication brought this event to life. Her leadership and commitment to excellence made the entire experience unforgettable.

Hybrid Monthly Meeting

The next General Meeting of the South Florida Writers Association will be on

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM at

Pinecrest Library

5811 SW 111th Street

You can also join us on Zoom at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899718493

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Join us on June 6,

at Pinecrest Library

Our Guest Speaker is:

Ellen Book

Ellen Book began her career with the Miami-Dade Public Library System in 1987 after graduating from FSU.

Starting as a Business and Science Specialist at the Main Library, she promoted into Branch Management at a wide range of locations.

Along the way, her volunteer efforts were noticed. Members of the Dade County Library Association elected her as their President from 2010-2012 and the Rotarians of the South Miami Rotary Club elected her as their President in the mid-2000s from which she ascended to a two-year post as Asst. District Governor.

One of her favorite literacy projects was coordinating numerous countywide dictionary giveaways when 27,000 dictionaries were handed out to students at assemblies. Back in 2006, the City of South Miami proclaimed May 2nd as "Ellen Book Day" to thank her for many hours of community service and in 2014 the League of Women Voters presented her with the Community Activist of the Year Award.

Her passions with recycling have led her to teach thousands of environmentally conscientious people how to Compost at Home as she is also a Master Gardener for UF/IFAS Extension and how to upcycle used plastic bags into crocheted mats for the homeless. Both programs have received national awards. Feel free to ask her how you can become a librarian because she is always recruiting for her beloved profession.

Her speech is entitled How Your Book Gets on the Shelf, and Why It Matters.

Meeting is free and open to the public.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.