Our Purpose, Mission & Vision

Welcome to the St. Simons Island Writers Society!

We are excited to develop this new group of writers; and we are excited to support and encourage you in our dynamic community. 

Writing can be a solitary journey, but it doesn’t have to be. You’ve now joined a supportive society dedicated to fostering your craft, offering valuable networking opportunities, and providing constructive feedback as well as workshop opportunities. 

Just as Sidney Lanier was inspired by the Marshes of Glynn, may you be inspired by St. Simons and the Golden Isles!

Welcome again – and WRITE ON!

–Scott Slechta


CLICK HERE to read Sydney Lanier’s poem,
The Marshes of Glynn

Be in the Know

April, 2026

With spring, comes growth! And the St. Simons Island Writers Society is growing! We have completed our purpose, mission and vision statements, we have a new logo, we have completed various forms and documents, we have writing groups established, we have NEW writing groups to serve our members, and we have a program slated for next year. AND WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!https://ssiwriterssociety.org/ ATTENTION: MEMBERSHIP DRIVE  AND  Meet & Greet Opportunities Membership dues are $25 if you join before June 1, 2026.  On June 1, the price will…

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March, 2026

Greetings! We hope you are well, and that the muses have been inspiring you to continue your writing We have so much information to share with you! 1. We are seeking any members who may be interested in serving as a writing group facilitator (OR have experience in group facilitation). Some members are actively engaged in writing groups; others are yet to be involved. We will offer you facilitatortraining this month as well as helping you secure a group. Please plan to attend training at…

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