Chattahoochee Valley Writers

Our purpose:  “To nourish, stimulate and fund the development of the literary arts by holding educational conferences, workshops, public readings and such other activities, as determined by the members to be necessary, appropriate and within the limitations set for nonprofit corporations in the State of Georgia, to support the advancement of writers throughout the Chattahoochee Valley and beyond.”

Creating a Community of Writers


CVW had its roots in several writing groups in Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding area. A small ad hoc group formed in 2006 and worked with Columbus Public Library, local business people and writers to raise funds for the first Conference held in 2007.  2011 marked the Fifth Annual Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference.  Our 2012 goal is to sponsor mini-workshops and events throughout the year and to ultimately establish an annual literary festival around our writers conference.


At the 2011 CVW Confernece, Georgia author Anne B. Jones relaxes after presenting, and attends a sessions with  local writers.

Terry Kay 2012 CVWC Keynoter

TERRY KAY, a 2006 inductee into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame, has been a sports writer and film/theater reviewer (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), a public relations executive, and a corporate officer.


He is the author of twelve published novels, including The Greats of Cuttercane, Bogmeadow's Wish, The Book of Marie, To Dance with the White Dog, The Valley of Light, Taking Lottie Home, The Kidnapping of Aaron Greene, Shadow Song, The Runaway, Dark Thirty, After Eli, and The Year the Lights Came On, as well as a book of essays, Special K, and a children’s book, To Whom the Angel Spoke.


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June 9, 2012

Poetry Performance Workshop

Learn to write and perform

your life experiences.

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August 01, 2012

Contest Entries Due


Sept. 8, 2012

The Chattahoochee Valley Writers Local Authors Showcase

At Columbus Public Library


Sept. 27-29, 2012

2012 Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference

At Columbus Public Library


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