Forging Better Writers
WEAR A HAT! The Hats Off Celebration for the 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at Auburn City Hall. Awards ceremony will be followed by a potluck reception. Public Welcome. Click here for Hats Off event poster. Click here for Auburn City Hall address, map, and directions.
Saturday, May 10 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - "An Afternoon with the GCW Authors." President Susan Korn will be hosting a special event for Gold Country Writers authors. This will include a book festival, book signings, entertainment, socializing, refreshments, fun, and networking. Contact Susan Korn for more information.
Attend a Writers Retreat hosted by Terry Wick at her beautiful ranch in Penryn, CA. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 10am to ? Bring a sack lunch & swimwear. Drinks […]
Winners of the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Auburn City Hall. Guest speaker is best-selling author Joan Griffin, on the topic, "Unleash Your Inner Storyteller: Turning True Events to Stories." The event […]
Our 5th Wednesday social event will be Halloween Party held at Awful Annie's restaurant, 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn, from 10am to noon. Best Costume Contest! Photo Booth! Prizes and Treats! Please be prepared to buy your own meal. RSVP to VP-Internal Lisa Schliff at onthebeamlisa@gmail.com
On the second Wednesday of December, all Gold Country Writers members are invited to our Holiday Party! Potluck Brunch - bring food or non-alcoholic beverages to share Holiday Sweater Parade […]
This special event directly follows the March Business Meeting which starts at 10am. Everyone is invited to our first March Mixer. Meet new members, reconnect with current members, network, schmooze, mingle, munch, and sip. This event is in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Public Invited -- Free Click here for Rose Room […]
Wednesday, April 29, is a fifth Wednesday, and Gold Country Writers will have a special celebration of 100-Word Story and Poetry Contest winners. The event is called "Hats Off," so wear a hat and bring a potluck dish (GCW will provide sandwiches). All entries will be read by the writers, and the top three chosen […]
Everyone is welcome to join us at the July Business Meeting when we will be installing our new Officers and Directors (elected in June). Also enjoy our 15th Anniversary Celebration. […]
Attend a Writers Retreat hosted by Terry Wick at her beautiful ranch in Penryn, CA. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 10am to ? Bring a sack lunch & swimwear. Drinks […]
Stay tuned for information on this "Fifth Wednesday" social event.
Stay tuned for information on this "Fifth Wednesday" social event.