Florida Writer Resources

Florida Beach

Here are some resources for the greater South Florida area for writers.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throughout their careers. The organization has several Florida chapters and online events as well.

Orange County Public Library

In addition to in-person events in the Orlando area, this library provides regular online events via Zoom. When registering, it is NOT necessary to have a library card for this system. Simply leave the card number field blank. The link above goes to the Writers' Corner on their website.

Florida Writers Association

Founded in 2001, the Florida Writers Association (FWA) is a nonprofit serving writers of all genres and all levels. FWA provides a professional atmosphere, a vast networking system, and valuable tools to succeed in today's publishing industry. Their motto, “Writers Helping Writers,” is demonstrated daily by their volunteers across the state of Florida and beyond.

Businesses

The Book Exchange – 772-878-9101
Vero Beach Book Center – 772-569-2050
B Boutique – 772-202-2221
Midnight Dreary Bookstore in Port St Lucie FL

Local Groups

 

 

This article was updated on April 29, 2025

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Having written over a million words of fiction and counting, I've discovered many tools and resources along the way. This is a curated list that will be updated over time. (Note: I do NOT receive any compensation or commission for these recommendations.)