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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.

The Bay to Ocean Journal is pleased to announce nominees for the 2024 Pushcart Anthology

POETRY:
Catherine Carter, "When You Stop by High Noon for a New Pierce"
Carol Casey, "It's All About Acceptance"

NONFICTION:
Karen Kendra
, "Heartbeats"
Walter Curran, "Brotherly Love"

FICTION:
James O'Sullivan, "Last Rockfish"
John McKeon, "Undertow"

The Pushcart honors the best literary writing from small presses and publishers. It is one of the most prestigious literary awards out there.

Upcoming Events

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!

HIghlights of 2024 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

Next Conference:
March 8th, 2025

SAVE THE DATE!

December 2024

Bay to Ocean Journal Spotlight Writers

 Sarah Barnett 

Latkes

 Carol Parris Krauss 

Virginia Beach in December

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 $35 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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