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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Special Event – Let’s Talk About Mentoring & Spin-Off Groups

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

Let's Talk about Mentoring and Spin-Off Groups Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 10am to noon Learn from members who've benefited from the Mentoring Program. Hear about our active Spin-Off Groups […]

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 […]

Business Meeting – 1st Wednesday

Business Meeting – 1st Wednesday

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

Gold Country Writers Board and Leadership holds a business meeting on the FIRST Wednesday of each month, from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall. Members are welcome to attend.

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.

Nonfiction 1,500-Word 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. […]