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 are free and open to the public. Meetings will be held at the Giddens Room of the Fairhope Library: 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

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.

March 2023 Meeting
February 27, 2023
Join us March 11 @ 10:00am at the Fairhope Public Library. Special Guest J.D. Crowe is the statewide cartoonist for Alabama Media Group. His daily cartoons and essays have been published in the (Mobile) Press Register, The Birmingham News, The …READ MORE
Want to Laugh Out Loud, Be Shocked, Enjoy Nostalgia?
September 25, 2022
The Pensters Writng Group welcomes Ellen Nichols, author of "Remember Whose Little Girl You Are." She will be on hand to talk to you and to sign your books. Saturday morning, October 8th 10:00 to 12:00 at the Fairhope Library.Read …READ MORE
You’re Invited!
January 16, 2022
Join us for “How to Herd Cats: A Primer for Taking a Historical Writing Project from Concept to Reality.” Guest Speaker Mike Bunn will address the Pensters Writing Group on February 12th at 10am at the Fairhope Library.Read More →READ MORE