Read & Review

Depoe Bay 893 High Street, Auburn, CA

Read and Review will meet Friday, July 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. Create Your Own Closure Map: Avoid an End-of-Life Scavenger Hunt by Heidi Struve Currey Maddie's in the Middle by Mariah Clark Skewes (pen name for […]

July Speaker – Jennifer K. Morita

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

Our speaker will be Jennifer K. Morita on “Querying A to Q — Pitching to Literary Agents.” A former newspaper reporter, Jennifer K. Morita is the author of Ghosts of Waikiki released by Crooked Lane Books in November 2024. Her debut novel won the Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery Novel in 2025, and was […]

Free

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.

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.