We offer Writing Workshops and Seminars where authors, publishers, and editors from across the country come to discuss their process and help us grow. We also have monthly Critique Groups for fiction, nonfiction/memoir, poetry, and children’s literature. Finally, we host social events to connect local authors - because we’re all better at our craft when we have the support of our wonderful community.

Critique Groups usually meet monthly to read and give feedback on current works in progress. They have approximately 4-8 people per group, and groups meet at various times during the day to accommodate a variety of schedules. Our members are constructive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable to guide and encourage one another. Several of our members are published and have a wealth of wisdom to offer all stages of the process. There are groups for any genre of literature you are working with, and we’d love to have you join! Email Melinda at melinda@mfarris.me to join.

Membership in the SSIW is included with your membership to the Literary Guild - which starts at $10 annually. Contact Melinda to be placed in the critique group that best suites your needs: melinda@mfarris.me