Chesapeake Bay Writers

The objectives of the CBW are: to further the craft of writing; to provide members with opportunities for connecting and exchanging ideas with others who share similar interests; to assist and encourage members in their efforts to achieve their writing-related goals; to offer educational and informative programs about writing and marketing finished works.

Membership is open to any person who has a sincere interest in pursuing the art and craft of writing, in improving or enhancing their writing skills, or in exploring writing and publishing opportunities. The CBW will actively seek to attract and serve members from the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck and the Williamsburg area. These areas shall 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 merger of the CBW and James-York Chapters of the Virginia Writers Club, the CBW will also seek to attract and serve members from the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson as well as from York County (including the communities of Tabb, Grafton, Dare, Seaford and Yorktown).