West Virginia Writers, Inc. Home Page

Established in 1977, West Virginia Writers, Inc. is the largest nonprofit, all-volunteer, writers' resource and service organization serving literary interests in West Virginia.

We are founded on the fundamental principle that the written word is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of all human endeavors. Our aim is to expand and develop creative writing and professional opportunities for writers and to connect the state's writers with others in the literary community and the public at large.

WV Writers sponsors both an annual writers conference and an annual writing competition.

The WV Writers Spring Conference 2012 will take place June 8, 9 and 10 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV.

Pre-registration will open through May 31. Both the form for pre-registration and for meals and lodging through Cedar Lakes can be found at our Conference Page. You can also find workshop descriptions and presenter bios, as well as the latest news and updates to the conference lineup.

April 1, 2012-- The WV Writers 2012 Annual Writing Competition is now closed for entries. Winners will be announced at the 2012 WV Writers Summer Conference at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, in Ripley, WV, on June 9, 2012. Winners of the New Mountain Voices Student Writing Contest will be notified in advance of the awards ceremony.

WV Writers has started an online discussion forum for its members. It's a place to network with other writers, publishers and to have your work critiqued by peers. You do need to be a member of WV Writers to join the forum. If you're already a member, visit the online forum LINK to try it out.