Volusia Writers FAQs
If you’ve ever wondered what it means to be part of Florida’s fastest-moving literary collective, here’s the scoop.
We’re not a club or a classroom—we’re a community. We believe in story over status, conversation over critique, and coffee over committees. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about how to join, what we stand for, and how we’re shaping the literary arts of Volusia County—one bold voice at a time.
No Wrongs. Just Writes.
Q: What exactly is Volusia Writers?
A: Think of us as Florida’s fastest-moving literary collective. We’re writers, authors, poets, and playwrights who love Volusia County and the creative chaos it inspires. No meetings, no gatekeeping—just community, visibility, and a whole lot of storytelling spirit.
Q: Do I have to live in Volusia County to join?
A: Nope. You just have to love it—or write about it. Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or someone who set a single chapter here once upon a deadline, you’re one of us.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Nothing. Zero. Nada. We’re free as the wind off the Atlantic—and about as untamable. Membership is always free and open to all who feel the pull of this coast.
Q: What do I actually get out of joining?
A: Recognition, connection, and bragging rights. You’ll get your name listed in our Local Authors Directory, access to research and inspiration through our Inspiration Resources, and the official “Proud Member of Volusia Writers” badge to flash wherever you please.
Q: So, is this a club?
A: Not exactly. Clubs have rules, dues, and politics. We prefer stories, sunsets, and creative freedom.
Q: Is this a critique group?
A: Short answer: No. Long answer: Also no.
Q: I write romance. Or horror. Or fanfic. Or obituaries. Do I still qualify?
A: If you write, you belong. Genre snobbery is strictly prohibited.
Q: Do you offer classes? Will you teach me how to write? Will you write my book for me?
A: We’re a community, not a classroom. We prefer coffee, chaos, and conversation. You’ll find inspiration, not instruction, on our Inspiration Resources page.
Q: Can I use the Volusia Writers badge on my website?
A: Absolutely—and please do. Wear it like a medal, link it back to VolusiaWriters.org, and let the world know you’re part of something homegrown and unapologetic.
Q: Is there a secret handshake?
A: No handshake, but we do nod knowingly at anyone carrying a notebook into a bar.
Q: Who runs this thing?
A: Volusia Writers was founded by novelist Cielle Kenner as a way to connect, celebrate, and spotlight local literary life. It’s built on passion, not bureaucracy.
Q: How do I join?
A: Easy. Fill out the quick membership application, claim your badge, and you’re in. No waiting, no vetting, no fine print—just an open door and a good story waiting to happen.
Still curious? Explore our Vision to see where we’re headed and our Mission to learn what drives us.
For a glimpse of Volusia’s wider creative world, visit Volusia County’s cultural history.