Bayou Writers' Group

04/08/2026

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01/20/2026

Well this is new!

The Louisiana Library Association is calling for presenters for the "Authors Row" at its upcoming annual conference in Lake Charles on March 5-7. Learn more about the event and how to participate here: https://llaonline.org/page-18273

01/17/2026

Hey Yall,

Don’t forget our meeting is at The Charmed Page today from 11am–1pm. 📍2927 Hodges St. 😊

11/07/2025

Check out this contest!

Good morning, authors... just wanted to let you know, that the 2026 NEST Unpublished Scene Contest is low on entries!!

That means your chances of placing are much better. 🙂

It's a very quick and simple contest with excellent prizes, a fun concept and a low fee. For ANY unpublished fiction WIP (Work in Progress), pick your favorite scene or scenes. The fee is $10 for the first scene and $5 for each additional scene by the same author...

2026 NEST Unpublished Scene Contest Sponsored by Central Region Oklahoma Writers:
Two Subcategories: Romance and Non-Romance (Whether or not the story is romance, choose the category based on whether the scene contains romance)
Entries capped at 50 for each subcategory – If you want to secure a spot but are not ready to submit the actual scene, you can pay the entry fee and send the scene any time before the deadline
For published and unpublished authors
Deadline January 24, 2026
Enter 1 scene from any place in your fiction WIP (Work in Progress). Maximum word count 2,000
$10 Entry Fee (For the first entry per author. Additional entries from the same author are $5 each)
Any fiction genre / Any heat level
If your entry has not been published as of the contest deadline (January 24, 2026), it is eligible
Top prize: Trophy, $50 and a full manuscript assessment by an editor with Wild Rose Press Publishing
Four runners up will receive certificates and a three chapter assessment by an editor with Wild Rose Press Publishing
You can send payment via PayPal to: [email protected]
You can enter here: https://forms.gle/qaJXUY1Rv9Rd277HA
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10/13/2025

Hey Everyone don’t forget about this evening’s event, From “Someday” to “Published”: How to Self-Publish Like a Pro (IngramSpark vs. Amazon) at The Charmed Page with author S.G.Boudreaux.

10/06/2025

❄️ Calling All Indie & Small Press Authors! 📚

Submissions are now OPEN for the Winter Nook at Keuka Roots!
Feature your book on Keuka Roots Winter Nook Bookshelves from Nov 28–Mar 1 and reach readers all winter long — plus get featured on Pamela S Thibodeaux's Blog with a combined 100K+ monthly audience!

✨ Perfect for cozy winter reads and holiday gift shoppers!

📩 Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Full Details at: Write Around Keuka: https://writearoundkeuka.weebly.com/keuka-roots-bookstore-promotion.html

09/30/2025

Some of you might be interested in this! Michael Bracken was a guest speaker at one of our last conferences!

A One-Day Program with Experts to Instruct about Plotting Short Stories, the Experiences of New Authors, and Making Sure Editors Remember You

09/27/2025

is in the spotlight on my blog today!

Good Morning and Welcome to the last edition of Saturday Spotlight for September 2025! Today's guest is brand new to our blog. Not sure exa...

08/25/2025

Would anyone like to attend the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA's White Linen Night: A Downtown Gallery Promenade? It's Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5pm-9pm.

In the live performance space, there is an opportunity for poetry or short story reading.

Would anyone be interested in reading some of their work?

Please comment or message the page by Friday morning so we can let them know!

08/21/2025

An Update on the Future of Bayou Writers’ Group

Since I (Riah) wasn’t able to attend the last meeting, and because a few of you have reached out with questions, I wanted to take a moment to clarify where the Bayou Writers’ Group is headed.

Starting this fall, our meetings will be held at The Charmed Page bookstore. This gives us a steady, welcoming home base. When we met at the library, we had to reserve rooms and get approval for each date, which sometimes made planning tricky. The bookstore allows us to plan ahead and create a space just for writers.

We’ve also applied for ChuckFest and, if selected, still plan on participating this October.

Beginning in January, The Charmed Page will officially carry the Bayou Writers’ torch with free monthly meetings, writers’ round tables, and specialized workshops. My long-term vision is to bring in guest speakers in 2025 and build toward a writers’ conference in summer 2026.

While attendance and volunteer support have been low, the Bayou Writers’ Group is not ending. It is entering a new chapter. By adapting, removing dues, and lightening the load, we can keep our group accessible, supportive, and focused on community.

I’m so grateful for everyone who has been part of Bayou Writers, past and present. This community has always been about lifting each other up, and I truly believe the best is still ahead of us. I’m excited for us to grow together in new ways. Here’s to fresh pages and new beginnings.

With gratitude and excitement for the future,

Riah Evely
Coordinator, Bayou Writers’ Group

07/19/2025

Meeting today from 11am – 2pm

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