Peace River Writers

The Peace River Center for Writers, Inc., a non-profit  corporation dedicated to writers and the written word, was established in Punta Gorda, Florida, on April 2, 2002. The Center is incorporated in the State of Florida as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with IRS tax-exempt status approved on October 11, 2002. 

• To help people develop skill in using the written word in any form
  

• To provide effective and timely support for writers
• To provide educational, literary, and informational services and events
• To encourage dialogue and communication among the public at large
• To help promote a strong sense of community in Charlotte County and in Southwest Florida

The Center is an independent public organization that does not depend on university faculty or sponsorship. It offers assistance in all kinds of writing, and to writers of all backgrounds.

Formal courses such as seminars and workshops are offered in all aspects of writing, as well as individual tutorials, editing services, proofreading, and direct assistance to writers seeking publication. Frequent readings, presentations, and other literary events are scheduled throughout the year.

The Center officially “opened its doors” and commenced activities on July 1, 2002.

___The Peace River Center for Writers was established in Punta Gorda, Florida in April 2002. It is an organization dedicated to writers and the written word. Through an array of educational and informational programs, services and events, the Center aims to provide support for those wishing to pursue the craft of writing in any form.

___As a community-based non – profit organization, the Center fosters a close relationship with the people of Southwest Florida, but our goal is to reach out to writers everywhere. Click on any of the buttons on the left to find out more.

____Successful writing is hard work, but it does not have to be just you and the proverbial blank sheet of paper. The Center wants to bring writers of all kinds together. Whether you are a published writer or a complete novice, a journalist or a marketing rep, a novelist or a paralegal, we think you’ll find a congenial home with Peace River Writers.

Our Mission

To help people develop skill in using the written word in any form.
To provide effective and timely support for writers.
To provide educational, literary and informational services and events.
To encourage dialogue and communication among the public at large.
To help promote a strong sense of community in Charlotte County and in Southwest Florida.

Keep reading…and keep writing and always be prepared with survival kits and emergency food storage.