• 100-Word Story Contest Submissions Open

    Poetry Contest AND 100-word story contests both start on February 19 and end on April 2. Both contests are open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. Celebrations for both contests will be […]

  • Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • March Speakers – Susan M. Osborn & Sarah Michie Pressler

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

    Our speakers will be Susan M. Osborn and Sarah Michie Pressler. Their subject will be “LETTUCE LAUGH: Adding humor to your writing.” This meeting will be a workshop. Please bring pen […]

  • 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 […]

  • Poetry Contest CLOSE

    The 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story contests both end on April 2. Both contests are open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. For submissions guidelines, see Feb 19 event Poetry Contest Submissions Open […]

  • 100-Word Story Contest CLOSE

    The 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story contests both end on April 2. This contest open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. For submissions guidelines, see Feb 19 event 100-Word Story Contest […]

  • 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 […]

  • Read & Review

    Depoe Bay 893 High Street, Auburn, CA

    Read and Review will meet Friday, April 11 at Depoe Bay Coffee Roasters, 893 High Street, Auburn. Please join us from 10 a.m.to noon. We will be discussing two books. […]