Do you love writing?
Join the Florida Writers Association Youth (FWAY) program for middle and high school writers. Improve your writing, meet new friends, enter contests, and get publishing opportunities!
Annual dues are only $15, but the benefits are huge!
- Help establish a Writing Club in your school by bringing an Honor School letter to your principal who may want to start a School-based Writing Club. Improve your writing with other students and friends, and earn an Honor School Banner for your school!
- Opportunities to be published in FWA's annual Collection anthology, The Florida Writer magazine, and the FWA blog.
- One free entry to the Royal Palm Literary Awards writing contest. Winners receive recognition and awards during the annual conference. All entrants receive score sheets with judges’ feedback, a major benefit.
- Free subscriptions to The Florida Writer magazine and monthly FWA newsletter keep you informed about writing and publishing.
- Attend the NextGen Writers Experience. Learn from and network with authors, agents, and publishers in exciting sessions designed for the next generation of writers.
- Share your love of writing with new friends who appreciate your passion and work!
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Youth Program Chairperson
Michael Farrell, Chairperson, was captivated by stories of all different forms as a child. Now he aspires to master the connection between writer and reader. He is a black belt in tae kwon do and has practiced the art for ten years. He also has a background in tumbling. Michael joined the Florida Writers Association in 2019 and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President of Administration and Membership.
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