Island Writers' Network

05/14/2026

The last Open Mic Night of the season is on May 27!
Don't miss popular author Kim Poovey reading from her new folk horror novel!

Bring a friend and enjoy the evening.

Elegant poster featuring gold typography, centered photo of Kim Poovey, and layered information about the open mic event.

04/19/2026

Another terrific local author is featured during this month's open mic night from the Island Writers' Network!

Come and listen to author Dave McDonald's reading from his latest work... bring a friend.

In addition, there will be a few of IWN's members who will read passages from some of their creations.

Can't wait to see you all!

Rosemary Staples
Tio's Latin American Kitchen at Shelter Cove Towne Centre

04/02/2026

Are you coming?

KICK-START POETRY MONTH April 2, 2026.

5 local poets will change your mind about what poetry is!

See you at 5 pm, at the Beaufort County Libraries: Hilton Head Branch.

04/02/2026

5 poets will enthrall you tomorrow to kickstart POETRY MONTH!

It’s a free event at 5 PM at the Hilton Head Island Public library, April 2.

Bring a friend!

03/20/2026

Our very own, Bill Newby, a long time IWN member and mentor to many of us, will rock it next Wednesday at Open MIc night!

Bill will surprise us with some of his readings from his recent works!

Bring a friend. And spread the word!

's Latin American Kitchen at Shelter Cove Towne CentreRosemary Staples

02/25/2026

TOMORROW's the Night!

Come and support IWN members and readers. This week's Open Mic features Robert Maynor, short story writer and novelist!

02/16/2026

Do not miss the upcoming Open Mic night on  February 25 at Tio's Latin American Kitchen at Shelter Cove Towne Centre!

The evening features short story write and novelist, Robert Maynor!

Robert is from the Lowcountry of South Carolina. He lives and writes in a patched up fish camp on the bank of the Edisto River, the longest free-flowing blackwater river in North America.

His debut novel, THE BIG GAME IS EVERY NIGHT, is out now.

You will also hear from several readers from the island writers network.

Bring a friend!

01/17/2026

Come and enjoy! Local author ALAN CHAPUT is the featured reader at this month’s Open Mic event.

Several otherr IWN members will also read from their upcoming or published works! And don’t forget the great food!

01/12/2026

Today at the Hilton Head Library. Brian Thiem and Michael Wayne Wojcik hope to see you all there TODAY!

12/09/2025

Celebrate IWN’s last Open Mic of 2025, with our very own, PHIL LINDSEY!

Phil is a long time IWN member and treasurer. Through the years, Phil’s work has been published in IWN anthologies, Local Life and Pink Magazine.

Phil's poems are streamed on the Hilton Head Island Poetry Trail and posted on the island’s Breeze trolley during tourist season.

Join IWN writers, readers and HHJammers musician, Joe Newton at Tio’s, Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm.