Chesapeake Bay Writers

Helpful and informative links collected over the past few years.

Links to Helpful Tips for Writers

Facebook.com/Ches/Bay/Writers
CBW Group

National Storytelling Network
Storytelling Resources

101 Best Websites for Writers -
Writers Digest 17th Annual List

Promotion For Self-Publishers:
A Waste Of Time? Suw Charman-Anderson

What to Expect From A First Draft -
ABeckert

Tips For Novelists -
by Lee Martin - Courtesy of Greg Lilly

Book Promotion: 7 top tips for promotion on the radio -
Joanna Penn

Fifty (50!) Tools Which Can Help You in Writing-Poynter Institute
Courtesy of Rick Bailey

10 Tips For Taking Feedback On Your Writing-and How to Trust It!
Writers Circle

Writers in the Storm: Nonfiction Submission Tips
Chuck Sambuchino

What is a beta reader and why do I need one?
Belinda Pollard

The 3 Keys to Writing a Children’s Picture Book -
write4kids

Reading Aloud -
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America

How to Start a Blog - The Beginner's Guide to
Successful Blogging

6 Social Media Tips for Writers -
The Writers Circle

Famous Writers on the Creative Benefits of Keeping a Diary -
Maria Popova

A Simple Way to Create Suspense
Lee Child from the NY Times Opinionator blog

How Not to Write a Story by J A Konrath
(Helpful and humorous!)

Information About Chesapeake Bay Writers and Current Events

2018 New Member Application - Click here.
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Save the Date!

Apr 9: CBW Second Monday Radio Show Inteview: 8:05 AM Paige Ashley Brotherton--Avery Appreciates True Friendship

Apr 18: CBW Meeting & Program 1 PM at Essex Public Library, Ann Eichenmuller. "Writing for $$$: 5 Steps to Getting Published in Magazines." Free and no reservations required!

Jun 20: CBW Evening Dinner Meeting, 5:30 pm, Olivia's on Main St., Gloucester Courthouse. Alice Osborn: "How to Be a Rock Star."
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Check out Critique Groups & Networking Page for other events.

Books by CBW Members - Check out books published by CBW members at our Members' Bookstore!

Interested in CBW Membership?
Visit our Why Join page now to learn more or our Membership and Dues page to become a member today!

Chesapeake Style Magazine offers Books in Style reviews for authors who are members of CBW or who regularly attend one of its critique groups.

Click here for issues of Bay Writers News back to 2010!

Chesapeake Bay Writers Facebook Page Sign up

About the Chesapeake Bay Writers

Founded in 1991, Chesapeake Bay Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. CBW serves writers from the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck and the Williamsburg area. These areas include the city of Williamsburg and the following counties: James City, Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, Mathews, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, King & Queen, King William (Town of West Point) and New Kent. With absorption of the James-York chapter in 2010, The CBW added to its service area York County and the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson.

Chesapeake Bay Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. Click on the link for information on upcoming events and membership in the statewide Virginia Writers Club. This is a separate membership in addition to CBW.