Pensters Writing Group

Founded May 22, 1965 by Frances Durham the purpose of the Pensters is to “improve craftsmanship and to promote marketing of member’s work.”.

All meetings with an educational speaker are free and open to the public. Due to COVID requirements, meetings will be held on Zoom for now.

Check our calendar for upcoming events. If you would like to speak at one of our monthly meetings, please contact us to discuss availability!

Members are eligible to compete in monthly writing contests. Other benefits include: e-newsletter, e-yearbook, and a link on our Bookshelf page.

Browse links to our member’s websites and other helpful organizations.

We would love to hear from you.

November 2020 Writing Contest Winners
January 5, 2021
Contest prompt: There was blood and a single gunshotJudge: Alan Samry PoetryFirst place: Carol Robbins Hull Title: A Single GunshotSecond place: Patricia Smith Title: November up NorthHonorable mention: Pamela Hollon Title: The High Price of Honor …READ MORE
A cool autumn evening on the dock of Mobile Bay
November 30, 2020
Entries from the October contest were judged by Skip Jones. Congrats to all the winners! Poetry: First Place: Patricia Smith, “My Perfect Mobile Bay Sunset” Second Place: Linda F. Willing, “Storm Watch” Prose: First Place: Larry Wilson, “Politics on the Pier” Second Place: Alan Samry, “Time Flies at Magnolia Beach Park” Honorable Mention: Deborah McDonald, “A cool autumn evening on the dock of Mobile Bay”Read More →READ MORE
You’re Gonna Make It After All – Contest Winners
October 11, 2020
Thank you to all members who submitted entries for the September contest. The prompt was: “You’re Gonna Make it After All.” Carolyn O’Brien and Alan Samry judged the submissions for poetry and prose, respectively. Congrats to all the winners! Poetry …READ MORE