Sign Up and Stand Out

Stake Your Claim to Volusia County’s Literary Community

Membership in Volusia Writers is a bold, public way to signal your connection to the county’s literary life. When you join our ranks, you’re not just joining a list—you’re joining a movement that celebrates the storytellers, dreamers, and risk-takers who make Volusia County more than a place on the map.

Features & Benefits

  • Author Listing — Get featured in our Local Authors Directory, where writers and readers alike discover voices from across Volusia County.
  • Community — Reach out to fellow writers, as a fan, colleague, collaborator, or friend.
  • Collaboration Opportunities — Watch for writers groups, pop-up write-ins, and other ways to share information and inspiration.
  • Badges of Honor — Download the official Proud Member of Volusia Writers badge to display on your website, socials, or email signature.
  • Writing Resources — Discover a wide range of resources to make your writing life easier and more fulfilling, including local guides, reference information, research links, archive guides, and local writing inspiration designed for our local creative landscape.
  • Creative Inspiration — From historic backroads to hidden speakeasies, our guides point you to the places where stories are still waiting to happen.

Publish Your Work on Our Blog

If you’ve got a story, a thought, or a spark of inspiration—we’ll publish it. Your post will also be emailed to our subscribers and published on our Facebook page.

  • Opinion & Commentary: Thoughts on the writing life, publishing, or literary trends.
  • Book Announcements: New releases, cover reveals, or upcoming launches.
  • Behind the Book: What inspired your story or how your characters came to life.
  • Writing Adventures: Tales from your creative process or research rabbit holes.
  • Meetups & Gatherings: Open invitations for coffee chats or writing sprints.
  • Positive Reviews & Recommendations: Short, upbeat writeups of books you love.
  • Resources & Tips: Prompts, tools, or insights that help you stay inspired.
  • Fun Facts: Quirky discoveries, historical tidbits, or Florida lore.
  • Cross-Posts: Articles from your own author blog, with a link back to your site.
  • Calls for Collaboration: Requests for beta readers, partners, or creative co-conspirators.