Postponed: TGCW Anthology

The Texas Gulf Coast Writers first Anthology has been postponed for an undetermined amount of time. Many members are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Harvey and disaster relief. Therefore, our original plans to produce the groups first anthology have been postponed until members lives have had a chance to return to some semblance of normalcy.

We will announce continuing plans with the group, and here, when the time is appropriate.

You can find the original announcement and plans here.

August 19th Meeting

We hope you'll join us for our next meeting on August 19th. Our speaker will be Rachel Windham, auhor of nonfiction, inspirational, and childrens books. 

Rachel considers herself a multifaceted author whose writing purpose is to weave the thread of God’s love into each of her works. Ranging from children’s books and juvenile fiction to resource and devotional tools, Rachel’s books offer inspiration, education, and practical applications for spiritual growth. 

Rachel’s writing has been published in anthologies, magazines, and newsletters and has contributed to school curriculum and church projects. She posts a weekly blog, Tips & Tidbits, on her website, rachelwindham.com. 

As a member of Bayou Writers Group, SWLA Children’s Book Writer and Illustrator Guild, and American Christian Fiction Writers Group, Rachel seeks to expand her knowledge of the writing craft and hopes to write adult fiction in the future. 

Although Rachel loves stringing together words, her greater passion is family. For over 27 years, Rachel has shared her life with her true love, her husband, Eddie. Together, they are enjoying their two adult children, Gabriel and Autumn. Apart from family activities and writing, Rachel volunteers in the community and serves in her church. For down time, she can be found scrolling through social media, visiting with friends, traveling with her family, or reading a good book.

You can learn more about her at:  http://www.rachelwindham.com/

Be sure to check back often for updates and news. We have several exciting opportunities coming, including the first Texas Gulf Coast Writers anthology. For more information, please visit: http://tgcwriters.blogspot.com/2017/06/tgcws-first-anthology-call.html

TGCW's FIRST Anthology Call

This has been postponed due to hurricane recovery efforts!



Texas Gulf Coast Writers Anthology

Texas Gulf Coast Writers first Anthology is now open for submissions, with a tentative publication date of December 2017.  The deadline for submission is September 30, 2017 via TGCWAnthology@gmail.com.  This is the only source we will be using for accepting submissions. 

Guidelines for Submissions

1.      Must be a 2017 member of Texas Gulf Coast Writers Association or pay a $25.00 submission fee.

2.      Stories and poems should be 5,000 words or less.

3.      Stories should be in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12pt, and double spaced.

4.      All Stories: We are open to all genres. Fiction, Non-Fiction or Poetry.  Please indicate which category you are submitting both in the subject line of your email, and in the header of your submission.

5.      Multiple Submissions: You may submit up to three stories and/or poems.

6.      Writers should include a two- to three-sentence biography that will appear in the book should their story be accepted by the board for publication.

7.      Make sure your name and contact information, as well as your bio, are part of the attachment.

8.      Content must be suitable - think PG13 – no excessive profanity, vulgarity, violence, etc.

What happens after I submit my story or poem? Please be patient after you press the SEND button. Wait for an email response that says: 
Thank you! Your information has been received. This is your confirmation that we have received your story or poem and that it has been entered into our database. This is the only confirmation you will receive.

How will I know if my story is selected? We do not send rejections. If you have not heard from us 30 days before the book’s on-sale date, that means we have decided not to use your story or poem. Submission is not a guarantee your manuscript will be published. IF your work(s) selected, you will be contacted and given a chance to review final edits.

PAYMENT - If your work is selected to appear in our anthology, you must sign a contract agreeing that this is your original, unpublished work, and that you grant TGCW the right to first publication. All rights will revert to you 30 days after the release of the book. In return, you will be PAID with one free copy. Any other profits will go to Texas Gulf Coast Writers.