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Welcome Writers!

Founded in 1985, the Eastern Shore Writers Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization supporting writers, other writers’ groups, and the literary arts. We invite you to join today and connect with the inspiring writing community across the Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore.

Tickets Now on Sale!
Click on the image below to find out more about BTO 2026 and to purchase your Early Bird discounted ticket before January 15th!


Thursdays with ESWA 

Generative writing workshops, craft sessions, readings and more. Join us every Thursday night from 7:30-9pm EST on Zoom! Click on one of the event links below to register and receive the Zoom link. Free & open to all!

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HIghlights of 2025 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

2025 Bay To Ocean Journal Now Available!

Purchase your copy of the 2025 Bay to Ocean Journal today! Featuring work from ESWA members: Amy L. Berstein, Lisa Biggar, Michael Brockley, Catherine Carter, Carol Casey, Val Cavalheri, Hannah Custis, Barabara Westwood Diehl, Kari Ebert, Mel Edden, Irene Fick, Elizabeth Fletcher, Diana Fausting, Robin Gabbert, Faye Green, Le Hinton, Doug Lambdin, Elizabeth Lang, Karen Laugel, Deb Levine, CAtherine Malley, Kate O'Sullivan, Abbey J. Porter, George Radcliffe, Russell Reece, Liza Roe, Michael Salcman, Willie Schatz, Kate Powell Shine, Laura Shovan, Tammy Vitale, K.M. Watson, Katherine White, and Sherry Wright.  And featuring our 2025 Crossroads Poetry & Microfiction Contest winners, David P. Kozinski, Donna Smith, and Lesley Younge! Edited by Emily Rich (Editor inChief), Hannah Custis, Ellen Krawczak, Doug Lambdin, Donna Rothert, Jeff Scott, and Ellen Wise.

About the Cover Artist     Purchase Your Copy Here

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Join today and connect with the inspiring writing community across the Eastern Shore.

For the low price of $40 per year, your membership includes free entry to the Crossroads Contest, free entry to the annual Bay to Ocean Journal, access to our video archive filled with great Thursday with ESWA sessions on our private YouTube channel, discounted rate on extended Special Saturday Workshops, and discounted rate on the annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference!


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Unsure if you’re a member? Send an email to easternshorewriters@gmail.com and we’ll be glad to check for you!

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