Literary Readings and Competitions
Throughout the year, WiVLA hosts and co-sponsors a variety of literary events. During poetry month, members share their poetry at public library events. For the past few years, members have shared poetry and flash fiction during our November member meeting. Since 2021, WiVLA has partnered with Brazos Bookstore during the fall for the telling of scary ghost stories.
During April, which is Poetry Month, our poets share their talents at local libraries.
During our November meeting, members share poetry and flash fiction during our member meeting. This tradition started many years ago when we participated in readings at Archway Gallery.
One of our newer literary traditions is Haunted Holidays, which can include any of the holidays in the fourth quarter of the year. These reading take place at Brazos Bookstore.
More recently, we started collaborating with Houston Writer’s Guild to co-host a writing competition. The theme for 2024 is Journey Into Time.
Poetry by the Bay
On April 20, WiVLA members will meet at the LaPorte Library. The LaPorte Library has proven to be the most hospitable host on the Gulf Coast. Take a peek at the video from the 2023 event.
Haunted Holidays
Mark your calendar for November 9, when members will dress to scare or be spooked during our readings at Brazos Bookstore. Since its inception, we have co-hosted this event with Houston Writers Guild. Take a peek at the video from the 2023 event.
Pearl-Themed Readings
In keeping with the theme of our 30th anniversary, the theme for the November readings is Pearl.
2024 Writing Competition: Journey Into Time
The Houston Writers Guild (HWG) and Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WiVLA) are co-sponsoring “Journey into Time,” a literary competition. See the following link for the complete prospectus and entry information.
Members of WiVLA and HWG receive a discount. WiVLA members can access the member code from the Member-Only page.