Publishing & Writing: Local & State Resources

Celebrates and promotes greater St. Petersburg’s literary community through arts, education, and events with a literary twist.

The local Bradenton chapter of the Florida Writer's Association. Hosts weekly writing critique meetings.

Sarasota Fiction Writers offers a wealth of knowledge and support to help you hone your skills, network with others, and promote your stories, books, and novels. Hosts monthly writing critique meetings.

The local chapter of Sisters in Crime, an international writers' association dedicated to promoting the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of women crime writers.

Crime Writers of Color (CWoC) is an association of authors seeking to present a strong and united voice for members who self-identify as crime/mystery writers from traditionally underrepresented racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Based in Florida, this nonprofit’s mission is to provide resources and professional training for writers and publishers in Florida.

A nonprofit which works with writers of all proficiency levels and genres, this organization provides a strong support network and assets for succeeding in today’s publishing industry.

This nonprofit organization is the largest in the United States which focuses on the creative writing community. It seeks to professionally promote poets and writers, encourage communication throughout the writing community, and foster literature appreciation in the public.