Educational Opportunities for Writers to Advance in Tampa

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Workshops, Classes and More for Writers in Tampa
Stay connected and informed about what’s happening on the writing scene via local events. Participating in these events can strengthen your writing persona, support fellow writers, and create and strengthen a supportive network of professional writers.

Art of Internal Audit Report Writing – the workshop is scheduled for March 19. It will cover audit reports that are easy to write, read, and understand.

Business Case Writing Training – two workshops will take place. One on April 15 and the other on March 14. The Business Writing Training workshop has three schedules; Feb 25, March, and April 15.

Florida Writing Workshop – Scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at the Crowne Plaza Tampa, the workshop covers information on how to get published. The one-day workshop will focus on writing, publishing, marketing, pitches, and queries. The workshop is open to all writing genres.

The Best Places for Writers to Write in Tampa
Tampa’s landscape is a smorgasbord of delightful places aspiring writers will find perfect to inspire their imagination and jump start creativity. From a quiet spot sitting on the sand and watching the gulls fly by and boats bob in the water, to sitting under a canopy of trees sipping a cup of coffee, there are plenty of out-of-the way places for solitude like the Veterans Memorial Park & Museum in east Tampa. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi at The Portico Cafe while sampling their menu and fresh coffee, or have it your way between writing projects at one of the many McDonalds locations that dot the city, or make your way to the quietude of a Barnes & Noble bookstore where you’ll be immersed in written words. A few additional places to consider include:

SoHo (South Howard Avenue) is near downtown and a great place to take your computer, connect to your hot spot, and find a spot near one of the many cafes, restaurants, or coffee shops and get to work.
Davis Island Beach, near downtown, is a quiet respite near Peter O’Knight Airport providing a nearly private oasis for creative writing.
Across the street from Lowry Park Zoo is the Lowry Park Trail running along wuhan cell phone number list the Hillsborough River. Picnic tables dot the scenic area, which are perfect for setting up your laptop.
In north Tampa near Raymond James Stadium, take a stroll around the loop past the pond then pick a picnic table and let the creative juices flow at Al Lopez Park.
Enjoy a stroll along the downtown Riverwalk and find a cool spot to start your work day. There are plenty of restaurants available to keep you fueled. If you want to take your work inside, the John F. Germany Public Library opens at 10 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Community Groups for Writers in Tampa
Whether your interest lies in connecting with other writers by participating in discussions or you enjoy listening to informative speakers, consider joining a local community group to stay informed and up-to-date on all things pertaining to writing.

Florida Writers Association: the association has two groups in Tampa where discussions and guest speakers are the focus. The first is in New Tampa/Wesley Chapel. The second is in north Tampa in Carrollwood. Both meet once a month at designated locations.
Tampa Writers Alliance: the alliance is a non-profit support group for local writers who are navigating the writing and publishing process. Free monthly meetings are held monthly at Barnes & Noble Carrollwood where each month a published guest speaker brings their expertise to the group and shares information.