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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.

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!

Upcoming Events

ESWA Thanks Cult Classic

Members of the Eastern Shore Writers Association are excited to partner with Kent Island’s Cult Classic Brewery in presenting the first ever ESWA HOLIDAY BOOK FESTIVAL, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 am - 4 pm.

The festival will offer book lovers an opportunity to connect with their favorite authors from all over Delmarva and discover new voices across a variety of genres. There will be books for sale, signings, readings, giveaways, and for the convenience of holiday shoppers, gift-wrapping services.

Click Here for more information and to register.



Award-winning artist, Naomi Clark-Turner designs the 2025 BTO Journal

Naomi is currently President of the Working Artists Forum (WAF) in Easton, a member of the St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) and teaches drawing, sketching and watercolor for beginners at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD. While primarily a studio-painter, she enjoys the challenge of plein air painting with the Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay (PAPCB)

Click Here for more about Naomi.


Save the Date!

HIghlights of 2025 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

This journal of member’s writing is published annually by Eastern Shore Writers Association and features fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and novel excerpts.

Purchase  Your Copy Here

Not a Member Yet? 
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!

MORE INFO HERE

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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