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-90% of the programming Inspire Writers Center offers is free? Only 10% of our events cost $$.
-Inspire Writers Center programs have reached multiple disadvantaged writers in our community?
ABOUT US
Inspire Writers Center Inc. (IWC) is an IRS 501c3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization founded in January 2022 and chartered by the State of Florida.
Your Donation helps Inspire Writers Center to meet our goal of providing creative literary education and writing classes to our local community here in Melbourne, FL.
With your donations, we provide:
-scholarship opportunities to classes
-printed materials, paper, ink and copying services
-websites, classroom equipment & other tech needs
All donations will be acknowledged with a thank you letter. Our EIN is available by emailing Malcom at connect@inspirewriterscenter.org
After you click the Donate Now button, our PayPal donation link permits you to use your personal debit or credit card once you register your name and address.
Thank you for your generous donation!
-90% of the programming Inspire Writers Center offers is free? Only 10% of our events cost $$.
-Inspire Writers Center programs have reached multiple disadvantaged writers in our community?
ABOUT US
Inspire Writers Center Inc. (IWC) is an IRS 501c3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization founded in January 2022 and chartered by the State of Florida.
Your Donation helps Inspire Writers Center to meet our goal of providing creative literary education and writing classes to our local community here in Melbourne, FL.
With your donations, we provide:
-scholarship opportunities to classes
-printed materials, paper, ink and copying services
-websites, classroom equipment & other tech needs
All donations will be acknowledged with a thank you letter. Our EIN is available by emailing Malcom at connect@inspirewriterscenter.org
After you click the Donate Now button, our PayPal donation link permits you to use your personal debit or credit card once you register your name and address.
Thank you for your generous donation!
$25
IWC Literary Dinner series
The IWC Summer Readers Dinner (at Beef O'Brady's)will feature 4 local writers reading their latest writing. Order your dinner at 6:00pm and enjoy your food along with literary readings from local authors throughout the evening. Attendees order drinks/ dinner on their own account. PURCHASE YOUR $1.00 PER PERSON TICKETS TODAY! CLICK HERE! Reading authors for this event will be able to sell/promote their books at this event.
The IWC Spring Readers Dinner will feature 4 local writers reading their latest writing. Come for drinks at 5:00pm, order your dinner at 6:00pm and enjoy your food along with literary readings from local authors for the rest of the evening. Attendees order drinks/ dinner on their own, while local IWC authors read from their writing throughout the evening. PURCHASE YOUR $1.00 PER PERSON TICKETS TODAY! CLICK HERE! Participating reading authors will be able to sell their books at this event. PLUS You can invite friends to this event by purchasing them a ticket or giving them this link.
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author development series
Every author should consider developing their book into a series. Can your book concept become a series? Find out in this valuable workshop.
Using the analogy of building a house, Building Your Book guides established authors to consider the basics in order to achieve their goals of writing and publishing the best book possible.
Your characters carry the story. Are your characters representing what you are trying to say? Creating authentic characters is a skill many authors never master. Learn how in this informative workshop.
Setting is as important as your characters, as critical as your plot. Do you agree? Learn how to address setting, and why it is so important to your story. Your choice of setting can make or break your book. Learn how to get ahead of the setting curve in this fascinating workshop.
Writers Coffee Break 2023
Upcoming Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers Coffee Break - July | 07 Jul 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - August | 04 Aug 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - September | 01 Sep 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - October | 06 Oct 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - November | 03 Nov 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break December | 01 Dec 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers Coffee Break - June | 02 Jun 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - May | 05 May 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - April | 07 Apr 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - March | 03 Mar 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - February | 03 Feb 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Writers Coffee Break - January | 06 Jan 2023 | Friday | 4100 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, USA |
2023 scheduled events calendar
Updated 06/2/2023
MAY 9
SUMMER SESSION
JUNE 13 Creative Writing Series Starts Again July 11 with the In Person Class "Write Your Story".
JULY 7 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
JULY 11 "WRITE YOUR STORY", Launch Credit Union 6-8:00PM Creative Writing Series - $15
JULY 21 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
JULY 25 Summer Readers Dinner, Beef O'Brady's – Satellite Beach 6-8:00PM $1.00
AUGUST 4 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
AUGUST 8 "YOUR FIRST DRAFT" Launch Credit Union 6-8:00PM Creative Writing Series – $15
AUGUST 18 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
FALL SEMESTER
SEPT 1 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
SEPT 12 COMPLETE YOUR MANUSCRIPT" Launch Credit Union 7-9:00PM Creative Writing Series – $15
SEPT 15 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
OCT 6 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
OCT 12 "PUBLISH YOUR BOOK" ONLINE ZOOM CLASS 7-9:00PM Creative Writing Series – $15
OCT 18 Fall Literary Event (Location/Event – TBA) (CHECK WebSite for Details)
OCT 20 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
NOV 3 Writers Coffee Break, Panera Melbourne, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
NOV 18-19 Meet the Authors Book Fair Melbourne Civic Center 10-4pm Free
DEC 1 Writers Coffee Break Panera Melbourne, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
WINTER BREAK
MAY 9
SUMMER SESSION
JUNE 13 Creative Writing Series Starts Again July 11 with the In Person Class "Write Your Story".
JULY 7 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
JULY 11 "WRITE YOUR STORY", Launch Credit Union 6-8:00PM Creative Writing Series - $15
JULY 21 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
JULY 25 Summer Readers Dinner, Beef O'Brady's – Satellite Beach 6-8:00PM $1.00
AUGUST 4 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
AUGUST 8 "YOUR FIRST DRAFT" Launch Credit Union 6-8:00PM Creative Writing Series – $15
AUGUST 18 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
FALL SEMESTER
SEPT 1 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
SEPT 12 COMPLETE YOUR MANUSCRIPT" Launch Credit Union 7-9:00PM Creative Writing Series – $15
SEPT 15 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
OCT 6 Writers Coffee Break, Panera, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
OCT 12 "PUBLISH YOUR BOOK" ONLINE ZOOM CLASS 7-9:00PM Creative Writing Series – $15
OCT 18 Fall Literary Event (Location/Event – TBA) (CHECK WebSite for Details)
OCT 20 AUTHORS DEVELOPMENT SERIES, Launch Credit Union, 10-11:30AM - $10.00
NOV 3 Writers Coffee Break, Panera Melbourne, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
NOV 18-19 Meet the Authors Book Fair Melbourne Civic Center 10-4pm Free
DEC 1 Writers Coffee Break Panera Melbourne, 4100 N. Wickham 10:00AM Free
WINTER BREAK
current iwc Writing Challenge
365 Day Writing Challenge
The #365DayWritingChallenge is our writing challenge for the rest of 2023. By following the chart we provide to you free, you will write in increasing increments resulting in 66, 675 words. It's all about writing in bite-sized pieces, increasing as you go along.
Our New IWC Writing Challenge in began May."365 Day Novel Writing Challenge" This challenge will be complete with goal sheets, accountability, prompts and an opportunity to publish what you write during this challenge in our next IWC anthology!
Our writers and authors produce significant gains in their writing journeys by participating in these writing challenges, greatly increasing their writing production totals, we are happy to report!
Several screenplays, multiple short stories, and countless poems were written last time around, not to mention WIPs being expanded. Completed works were submitted for local, national, and international competitions.
Join us to be part of the #365DayWritingChallenge. Get regular email reminders to keep you on track. This writing challenge offered by Inspire Writers Center to motivate writers to reach their personal 2023 writing goals. Why should writers participate?
1. Send an email to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org to say you want to participate
2. Block Out Your Planned Writing Time each day on your calendar (Flex this time as needed)
3. Enlist support of Friends, Family & Other Writers to reach your writing goal.
Have Questions? Send a note to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org.
Our New IWC Writing Challenge in began May."365 Day Novel Writing Challenge" This challenge will be complete with goal sheets, accountability, prompts and an opportunity to publish what you write during this challenge in our next IWC anthology!
Our writers and authors produce significant gains in their writing journeys by participating in these writing challenges, greatly increasing their writing production totals, we are happy to report!
Several screenplays, multiple short stories, and countless poems were written last time around, not to mention WIPs being expanded. Completed works were submitted for local, national, and international competitions.
Join us to be part of the #365DayWritingChallenge. Get regular email reminders to keep you on track. This writing challenge offered by Inspire Writers Center to motivate writers to reach their personal 2023 writing goals. Why should writers participate?
- Gives writers an excuse/reason to set aside writing time
- You receive frequent motivation and encouragement
- You spend more time writing than you might on your own
- Receive encouragement to reach your writing goals
- No Strict Requirements to participate, though 500 words a day is recommended.
- Set your own goal, either word count or time spent writing
- The #365DayWritingChallenge will run from the time you start until you complete your novel or other book.
- All writers are eligible, no matter your individual level of experience.
- You set your goal, receive encouragement to reach that goal, plus a free downloadable calendar to track your progress, and recognition for achieving your writing goal.
1. Send an email to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org to say you want to participate
2. Block Out Your Planned Writing Time each day on your calendar (Flex this time as needed)
3. Enlist support of Friends, Family & Other Writers to reach your writing goal.
Have Questions? Send a note to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org.
2022 "Inspiration" anthology
Happy New Year!
The 2022 "Inspiration" Anthology is now Published and available on Amazon.com
Thank you to everyone who had a part in writing, editing and producing this first in a series of anthologies showcasing the work of writers who have taken classes, courses and workshops from Inspire Writers Center, or even just joined us for our Writers Coffee Break sharing sessions.
The 2022 Inspiration Anthology shares insights from seven select authors on their inspiration to write. This cohesive blend of perspectives is well worth your time. Order your copy today!
Email your questions to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org.
The 2022 "Inspiration" Anthology is now Published and available on Amazon.com
Thank you to everyone who had a part in writing, editing and producing this first in a series of anthologies showcasing the work of writers who have taken classes, courses and workshops from Inspire Writers Center, or even just joined us for our Writers Coffee Break sharing sessions.
The 2022 Inspiration Anthology shares insights from seven select authors on their inspiration to write. This cohesive blend of perspectives is well worth your time. Order your copy today!
Email your questions to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org.
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Join us for this free & fun event! Inspire Writers Center First Birthday! Watch for your personal invitation! RSVP by February 27, 2023 RSVP/Registration is required, just one Registration per Couple!
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Book Bash
INSPIRE WRITERS CENTER FIRST ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH! Watch for Your Invitation! By Invitation Only! Register for Your Free Ticket today! RSVP by Friday, February 27th.
- Date: 3/3/2023 06:00 PM - 3/3/2023 08:00 PM
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our mission
"Find the inspiration to write your story at Inspire Writers Center."
Our Mission
Inspire Writers Center is a non-profit creative writing and literary center.
Our mission is to advance literary arts and culture by teaching creative writing classes and facilitating educational opportunities for our local Melbourne, FL community.
Our logo indicates our intended purpose, to inspire creative literary expression by illuminating the path to achieving one's individual writing goals. The radiating sun is an allusion to our home state of Florida, the Sunshine State.
Our Background
Established in January 2022 by Malcom Massey, who also serves as Executive Director, Inspire Writers Center was founded as a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization based on similar established writing centers from around the country, including The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk, VA, The Writers Center in Bethesda, Maryland and ideas gathered at the 2018 AWP Conference Tampa Florida, along with many others. We have created original teaching concepts of our own while merged the best concepts from each of these sources. Our EIN is available by emailing connect@inspirewriterscenter.org.
Our Founder
Malcom Massey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University. Following career paths in the banking and hospitality fields, Malcom gained significant experience managing nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad, managing international book distribution warehouses, participating in international book fairs, and administering nonprofit educational organizations. He began his writing career during these years of international travel.
Malcom has taught at the university level for the State of Virginia, business colleges and for international nonprofit organizations. He has taught writing classes to English audiences in Mexico, through The Muse Writers Center in Virginia, as well as occasional classes for Hampton Roads Writers, also in Virginia. Malcom also organized and led Virginia Writers Retreat in 2019.
Malcom is an established, published author with seven novels The Martin Culver Series of action suspense novels, with other fiction and non-fiction titles to his credit.
Our Instructors
In addition to their publishing backgrounds in the areas they teach, all IWC Instructors are background checked, trained in classroom methods & management to maximize the learning experience for all concerned.
Our Creative Approach
At Inspire Writers Center, it is our goal to nurture and sustain a culture of creativity and acceptance, where differences in creative approach combine to meet the writing needs & goals of our students and instructors. We seek to serve a diverse audience, one that has been traditionally underserved and underrepresented, as well as to raise the importance of literary arts and education to the levels enjoyed by other arts and cultural programs in our area.
It is our intention to provide our class, course, workshop, and event offerings exclusively to those persons aged 21 and over. Please see our Disclaimer section on this site or further information on this core value.
Thank You
Thank you for your visit today Check out our writing courses and be sure to stop by our Donate page before you leave. The mission of Inspire Writers Center is supported by our great students and our wonderful donors.
Stay connected! Drop a note to connect@inspirewriterscenter.org to be included on our email event list.
Have an Inspired Day!
Malcom Massey
*Updated March 8, 2023
Literary Culture and Civic INvolvement
Inspire Writers Center has as its mission to increase public awareness of, and participation in, literary cultural activities within the greater Melbourne, Florida area including Brevard County. As such, our participation in Literary Culture and the Arts through our Civic Involvement includes:
Director Participation - Malcom and Debbie Massey
Director Participation - Malcom and Debbie Massey
- Friends of the LIbrary - Eau Gallie Public Library
- Friends of the Library - Satellite Beach Public Library
- Brevard Zoo Members
- The CenterArts Community Committee, Malcom Massey, Member
- The Stella Maris Environmental Research (Sea Life Research & Education) (both past volunteers)
- Sea Turtle Preservation Society (both past members volunteers)
- Brevard Cultural Alliance
- Brevard Film & Talent
- Space Coast Writers Guild, Melbourne, FL - Malcom Massey, member since 2022
- Authors For Authors, Melbourne, FL - Malcom Massey, member since 2020
- Paid Creative Writing Classes offered at Wickham Park and West Melbourne Recreation Centers
- Free Creative Writing Classes provided at Eau Gallie Public Library, Satellite Beach Library and DeGroodt Library.
- Annual Writers Convention, Hilton Rialto, Melbourne, FL. Since 2020, Malcom attended three times, taught classes 2022 & 2023
- Literary Readings including the Book Bash March 2023, the Spring Literary Readers Dinner in May 2023, and the Summer LIterary Reading Dinner (July 2023)
- Authors for Authors Book Fest at Eau Gallie Civic Center, November 2022.
Privacy Notice
Inspire Writers Center Inc. Privacy Notice
Last updated: March 8, 2023.
We know that you care how information about you is used and shared, and we appreciate your trust that we will do so carefully and sensibly. This Privacy Notice describes how Inspire Writers Center Inc. protects your personal information through products and services offered by Inspire Writers Center.
Last updated: March 8, 2023.
We know that you care how information about you is used and shared, and we appreciate your trust that we will do so carefully and sensibly. This Privacy Notice describes how Inspire Writers Center Inc. protects your personal information through products and services offered by Inspire Writers Center.
- We collect limited personal information, limited to name, address and email or phone.
- We do NOT store credit card information or personal financial details.
- We do not share your personal information.
- We do not use cookies or other tracking data.
- Our credit card processor is PayPal. You may use any form of payment you choose, including PayPal, one you have clicked into their site.
about inspire writers center
Inspire Writers Center has a mission of reaching as many writers as possible, to help them learn to write their stories, establish their first drafts, complete their manuscripts and publish their books on the schedule and in the manner that best suits them. Implicit in that mission is that IWC is here to assist adult writers and authors to reach their respective goals.It is important to note that the classes, courses, workshops and events offered by Inspire Writers Center are aimed at adults. Specifically, adults over the age of 21. Why is this important?
In elementary school, we learned the basics of "reading, writing and arithmetic", as the saying goes. Hopefully school children are still learning these skills today.
But for many, the opportunities that we had as children have long past, and we are now managing the responsibilities of adulthood while working toward our writing and publishing goals. Adults have limited time to pursue their goals, as compared to school age children.
That is why Inspire Writers Center does not offer classes, courses, workshops or events that are aimed at those under 21. Hopefully our younger citizens and future writers are getting what they need from their school experiences to be achieve their future writing goals.
In the time since Inspire Writers Center was founded in January 2022, we have not knowingly hosted, nor do we intend to host, minors under the age of 21 at any of our functions. Part of what makes Inspire Writers Center an organization like no other is that we do not seek to duplicate what other organizations already offer, including basic writing instruction at an elementary level.
Unless we specifically are invited into classrooms to participate in writing related activities, Inspire Writers Center teachers, employees and directors will not be offering instruction to minors. Our directors and teachers have all passed background checks from FDLE and other agencies.
Ongoing, this core value will be reflected from time to time in specific wording related to classes, courses, workshops and events, but is specifically intended to apply to everything we do. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact our Executive Director Malcom Massey, at connect@inspirewriterscenter.org.
Thank you.
P.S. It may also be worth mentioning that we never copy, print or post any author's work that is not in the public domain, nor do we use such material in our classes, and that everything a writer or author shares in class regarding their work is considered their personal intellectual property and will not be shared without their express permission at the submission of their material, in the case of the publication of anthologies, collections, and written summaries.
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