It is the vision of the Pine Island Writers to promote and develop the art of writing and the joy of reading among the residents of Pine Island and the surrounding vicinity. We welcome writers of all skills and genres to our meetings to share their current work.

We are a Non-profit organization that holds regular meetings at St. John’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall. They begin promptly at 7:00 and usually end at 8:30. 

Our Mission Aims:

The mission of Pine Island Writers is to encourage writers of all genres, abilities and experience. 

We:

• Critique members’ writing in a gentle and positive manner.
• Educate about the interactive art of the written word. (Hosting Saturday morning seminars during winter months and holding relevant mini-seminars during meetings).
• Promote a pride of community for Pine Island through the craft of writing. (Promote PIW through participating in community affairs such as Creative Coast Weekends.)
• Produce and manage occasional publications. (Publish a collection of PIW’s works when there is sufficient work meeting criteria and theme).

History of Pine Island Writers:

In the late 1990’s, a few friends came together to discuss how they could improve their writing skills. Word spread quickly on the island and by 2000 the group was too large to continue to meet in each other’s homes.

A generous member volunteered her office in the industrial park as a meeting place. An ad was placed in the Eagle and before long there were 20-25 participants at the Monday night gatherings. Not only Pine Islanders came, but published and unpublished writers from the surrounding area joined.

It was time to form an organization with the aim of providing support to those wishing to pursue and improve the craft of writing. In 2004, Pine Island Writers became a non-profit community based corporation.