Founded in 1985, the Eastern Shore Writers Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization supporting writers, other writers’ groups, and the literary arts. We welcome new members to share experiences with other writers about every facet of converting ideas, feelings, hopes, dreams, and opinions to the printed word. We are poets, novelists and writers of stories, essays, articles, and memoirs. Members write fiction and nonfiction for the page, stage and screen. Some are editors and publishers.

The Eastern Shore Writers Association (ESWA) offers members a wide range of benefits designed to support and celebrate the literary community, including a monthly newsletter curated by award-winning poet Heidi Kasa, discounted pricing for workshops and the acclaimed Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, and access to engaging live and virtual events such as open mics, themed gatherings, and an annual book festival. Members enjoy exclusive access to a private video archive of over 100 recorded sessions, opportunities to publish in the Bay to Ocean Journal and enter contests, and vibrant networking through social platforms and events. Additional perks include featuring and selling books through ESWA’s website and festivals, while also contributing to the growth and vitality of the Eastern Shore’s literary culture.

Bay to Ocean Writers Conference
Organized and sponsored by the nonprofit Eastern Shore Writers Association (ESWA), the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference (BTO) is dedicated to prov...
Starts: 2026-03-14   [Read More]