Welcome to the Space Coast Writers Guild
Launching Writers to New Heights Since 1982
For four decades, the Space Coast Writers Guild has been a creative home for storytellers, wordsmiths, poets, dreamers, and doers. Nestled in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, our nonprofit has grown into a vibrant assemblage of writers across every genre and experience level, each bringing their own spark to this literary community.
Here, we don’t just talk about writing—we live it. Whether you’re penning your first poem, polishing your novel, or exploring the ever-changing world of publishing, the Guild is a space to grow, learn, share, and soar. From dynamic monthly workshops and critique groups to contests, anthologies, and most of all, heartfelt camaraderie, we offer more than tutelage—we offer kinship and momentum.
This isn’t just a guild…it’s your Launchpad!
Come write with us. Your voice belongs here, and we can’t wait to hear it!
The Space Coast Writers Guild meets on the third Saturday of the month, from 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm at the Lamplighter Village Clubhouse, 500 Lantern Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934
What We Offer Our Members
Creative Fuel · Community · Connection · Opportunities
Networking
Opportunities
Meet fellow writers, editors, and inspiring creatives throughout your local community
Guest Speaker Presentations
Learn from fellow Guild members, bestselling authors, and industry professionals
Monthly
Meetings
Engage in interactive workshops designed to spark ideas and sharpen your literary skills
Critique Groups
Give and receive thoughtful feedback in supportive circles
Community Events
Join us at book fairs, festivals, and special literary events
Contests & Anthologies
Enter your work for prizes and inclusion in Guild anthologies
Testimonials
The Guild is a
Game-Changer!Through the Guild, I’ve received invaluable tips and advice from both traditionally published and self-published authors. Their experience and encouragement have helped me grow in confidence and skill as a writer.
SCWG is So Professional!
“I am a writer and editor and the Guild’s meetings, website, and regular emails are very enjoyable and informative. SCWG is the most professional and helpful writing resource I have yet to find in Florida! Kudos to all Board members, past and present!
It’s an Honor to be Part of the Guild!
The Guild has helped me grow as a writer. The workshops are insightful and helpful. The sense of community between writers is so great. Everyone is always available to help others in their writing process. The Guild also motivates me to continue writing and to never give up.
So Many Opportunities!
Serving on the Board of the Space Coast Writers Guild has been a game-changer. It’s connected me with a vibrant writing community, opened doors to publishing and marketing insights, and even helped me sell more books. I’m grateful for the growth, support, and opportunities this Guild provides.
A Treasured Literary Community!
As a new writer, the Space Coast Writers Guild has helped me grow exponentially. Each meeting offers something new to learn—whether it’s writing, publishing, or marketing. I gain fresh insights every time I attend a meeting, and sales opportunities abound.
A Welcoming Community!
The Space Coast Writers Guild is a wonderfully welcoming and supportive community. They embraced my idea to start a poets’ critique group, which has thrived for two years. Joining has been incredibly rewarding—I’d recommend it to anyone who loves to write.
I am Grateful to be a Member of This Group!
The Space Coast Writers Guild is a dynamic community of writers—-would-be and prolific authors. It embodies the spirit of a community working together “Launching Writers to New Heights”. As a member of this group, I am grateful for the learning experience, warmth, and friendship that it provides.
A Fantastic Place to Grow as a Writer!
The Guild has been a fantastic place to grow as a writer. I’ve learned about invaluable tools like Scrivener (which I now use daily), gained insights into the publishing process, and discovered how to better plan and structure my writing—among many other things.
An Inviting Support System!
The Guild is an inviting support system for writers at all levels. Members and officers share their genuine interest in developing and maturing writers across all genres with presentations, specialized groups, encouraging publishing successes, competitions, and calendars of relevant area events.
SCWG is the Best!
SCWG is the best of several writers groups I attend, as our large membership demonstrates. Our guest speakers keep us abreast with the newest technology and issues in our fast moving world. I learn something important each meeting and develop permanent friendships with the best authors in Brevard County. I thank our leadership for all you do.
So Many Opportunities!
Serving on the Board of the Space Coast Writers Guild has been a game-changer. It’s connected me with a vibrant writing community, opened doors to publishing and marketing insights, and even helped me sell more books. I’m grateful for the growth, support, and opportunities this Guild provides.
Lynda DuBois, Guild Board Member
A Welcoming Community!
The Space Coast Writers Guild is a wonderfully welcoming and supportive community. They embraced my idea to start a poets’ critique group, which has thrived for two years. Joining has been incredibly rewarding—I’d recommend it to anyone who loves to write.
Ralph Dahl, Guild Member
SCWG is So Professional!
I am a writer and editor and the Guild’s meetings, website, and regular emails are very enjoyable and informative. SCWG is the most professional and helpful writing resource I have yet to find in Florida! Kudos to all Board members, past and present!
Laura McCormick, Guild Member
A Fantastic Place to Grow as a Writer!
The Guild has been a fantastic place to grow as a writer. I’ve learned about invaluable tools like Scrivener (which I now use daily), gained insights into the publishing process, and discovered how to better plan and structure my writing—among many other things.
James Gaudet, Guild Member
Celebrating Our Members
Rose Padrick
Children’s author, Rose Padrick, recently recorded a podcast episode on “All Things Books and Publishing”, with Mary Brotherton and her publisher, Yvonne Mason, covering many topics, including Rose’s new book, Where’s Wags, an interactive children’s book wherein the narrator asks readers to help her find her dog Wags so she can give him a bath.
James Williams
Let’s offer James Williams a round of applause for publishing his latest book, Life and Death on Bellamy Road. Here, James explores the life and times of Florida’s earliest American settlers and pioneers, retelling the story of how and where America’s first Florida highway was built, then follows the lifetime of the historic trail from the 1820s to the 1870s, when the road itself began to disappear.
Upcoming Events
M. Rebecca Wildsmith: Write. Publish. Sell: The Keys to Self-Publishing and Effective Book Marketing
April 18, 2026
M. Rebecca Wildsmith writes supernatural mysteries with a vintage soul and a sharp modern twist. She penned her first whodunit on a clacking typewriter at age eight and has been hooked on twisty plots ever since. Her books, Hattie Vavaseur and Verity Easton, have sold over 30,000 copies worldwide, winning them the #1 Bestseller status on Kindle and Audible in 8 countries several times over. Verity Easton also won a finalist placement in the Best Thriller Book Awards.
During her talk, she’ll help her fellow writers navigate the wild, wonderful world of indie publishing. Taking them on a lively tour through her own foundations of self-publishing, she’ll begin with how to figure out what kind of book you’re really writing and how to build an audience that doesn’t require a crystal ball to maintain.
Digging into the indie toolkit, she’ll explore selecting the right publishing platforms, to crafting covers and blurbs that’ll actually make readers stop scrolling. Then, she’ll get to the good stuff: how to sell your books with an authentic author brand, intentional social media, and a long-game mindset that treats each title as a stepping stone—not a finish line.
Her goal isn’t to hand you a magic formula, but to spark the clarity, courage, and curiosity you’ll need to build a publishing path that’s unmistakably yours.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Annual Business Meeting
April 18, 2026
It is time for our Annual Business Meeting, where we share a transparent overview of the Guild’s finances and reflect on the year behind us. This meeting also includes Board of Directors elections, as we honor outgoing members and welcome new voices into leadership.
All members are encouraged to attend and participate in this important part of our Guild’s continued growth and governance.
We look forward to your continued support!
A LOOK AHEAD:
- April 18th: M. Rebecca Wildsmith presents Write. Publish. Sell: The Keys to Self-Publishing and Effective Book Marketing
- May 9th & 10th: Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fair
- May 16th: Sondee Lima presents From Page to Stage: Mastering Public Speaking as an Author
- June 20th: Bi-Annual Q&A
- July 18th: TBA
- August 15th: Brad Haizlip presents An Author’s Journey
- September 19th: Karen Whiting, renowned children’s book author, Topic TBD
- October 17th & 18: Cocoa Village Fall Art & Craft Fair
- November 21st: Cindy Foley presents, The History of the Guild
- December 5th & 6th: Cocoa Village Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar
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Turning the Page: Reflections and What’s Next
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President’s Corner
Thom Lofgren – January 2026
“Each month, our President shares a heartfelt message to uplift and unite our writing community…”
“Time, time, time. See what’s become of me.” The lyrics for Simon and Garfunkel’s Hazy Shade of Winter have been banging around in my head lately. January is the time to review the past year and plan for the upcoming. This goes back to my native…
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Whether you’re penning your first page or publishing your tenth book, the Space Coast Writers Guild is here to help you grow and become part of a community that supports you!