Writer’s Retreat at “The Ranch” in Penryn

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 will be provided.                 Email Terry at terryshenhouse@gmail.com for more details and to RSVP. NOTE: No Meeting in […]

Short Story Contest OPENS TODAY

Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories of 1,500-words or less. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. All three winning stories will be published on the Gold Country Writers website and in the Gold Country Media newspapers and online issues. […]

Nonfiction Short Story Contest Submissions Open Aug 6 – Sep 24

Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories of 1,500-words or less. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. All three winning stories will be published on the Gold Country Writers website and in the Gold Country Media newspapers and online issues. […]

Drop-in Critique – 2nd Wednesday

Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only. Members may bring up to five pages of their work, double spaced, to read and receive feedback. For information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com To be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address, map, and directions.

Special Event (no monthly speaker)

Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

No Monthly Speaker in August or December Usually, we host a Speaker on 3rd Wednesdays, but not in August and December. Check the Calendar for Aug 20 for info on our Special Event.

Drop-in Critique – 4th Wednesday

Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

The fourth Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only. Members may bring up to five pages of their work, double spaced, to read and receive feedback. For information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com To be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address, map, and directions.

Drop-in Critique – 2nd Wednesday

Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only. Members may bring up to five pages of their work, double spaced, to read and receive feedback. For information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com To be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address, map, and directions.

September Speaker – Bob Stanley

Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

Our speaker will be Bob Stanley on “Why Is This a Poem?” Bob Stanley, Sacramento Poet Laureate Emeritus, taught English and Creative Writing at Solano College, Sacramento City College, and Sacramento State University before retiring in 2021. He was President of the Sacramento Poetry Center from 2007 to 2019. He was selected as Sacramento’s fifth […]

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Short Story Contest CLOSES at MIDNIGHT

Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories of 1,500-words or less. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. All three winning stories will be published on the Gold Country Writers website and in the Gold Country Media newspapers and online issues. […]

Drop-in Critique – 4th Wednesday

Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

The fourth Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only. Members may bring up to five pages of their work, double spaced, to read and receive feedback. For information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com To be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address, map, and directions.