Welcome to Southern California
Writers Association

The Southern California Writers Association offers both events, information, and networking for writers at all levels. We provide programs and services that support the development of writing craft, as well as publishing, marketing and networking opportunities. Read more at about us>

Membership is open to all writers and publishing professionals, working in a wide range of genres. Our annual membership fee offers many benefits, including meetings, seminars, contests, discounts and promotional opportunities. Please view our membership page for details >

Coffee House Writers Group

Coffee House Writers Group Read your work, receive feedback, and provide feedback to others through our new Coffee House Writers Group. We meet via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our friendly and welcoming members provide feedback that is positive and encouraging. Please send an email to Russ Thompson, facilitator and … Read more

California Is a State of Mind: An Anthology

California Is a State of Mind An Anthology “CALIFORNIA IS A STATE OF MIND uniquely captures the soul of the Golden State, not only as a destination but a condition of the heart. This collection offers diverse and authentic voices, with watch deeply rooted in a sense of place and emotional truth.”–Baron Birtcher, author of numerous bestselling books, including Knife River  … Read more

The Writers’ Hangout

THE WRITERS’ HANGOUT Welcome to SCWA’s newest offering: The Writers’ Hangout. Our mission is a place where SCWA members and people interested in writing can discuss writing and how it is affecting their lives. All are welcome.

SCWA October Meeting: Dark Laughs: Humor, Irony, and the Writer’s Long Con with Eric Beetner

Dark Laughs: Humor, Irony, and the Writer’s Long Con with Eric Beetner Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe wince a little with Eric Beetner, the “hardest working man in noir.” Author of more than two dozen books, award-winning short story writer, filmmaker, and co-host of the Writer Types podcast, Eric knows a thing or two about surviving … Read more

SCWA Presents Writers Online

SCWA Presents Writers Online Check out our new YouTube channel for some of our best and brightest authors and guest speakers.

Join us each month at our beautiful new meeting place

19 Restaurant & Lounge
24122 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Next meeting: October 18, 2025

Join us every month for our SCWA monthly meeting, where we enjoy networking, hear dynamic and accomplished speakers that inspire and support our development, and embolden us to face the times we live in, and write! Writers since history began, have been the chroniclers of the times, you are the chroniclers of these times - whether here in the present, or in a historical period, or in a galaxy far, far away, we as writers are the people who have carried the record of our triumphs and our failures, and we continue going forward. Join us and be a part of the noblest of professions, a writer.

We look forward to meeting you and hope you’ll join us! We have an active Facebook group that is open to anyone.

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