The Ralph Hogges and Benjamin Cowins
Writers Group of South Florida

Mission: An organization for beginning, emerging and established writers who desire to engage with fellow writers, develop their craft, publish and sell their books.

 Philosophy: Those who don’t know, come to learn. Those who know, come to teach others.

Goals and Objectives:
   Writing and Publishing

1. Moderators of the Genres will host and facilitate gatherings of their members to focus on developing the Art and Craft of Writing, especially for the beginning and emerging writers. Their literary growth and development is vital.
2. Our Critique Group Process and Procedure will be used to assist writers with editing and refining their literary works.
3. Contacts, connections and resources (Writer’s Market; Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market; and Guide to Literary Agents – from Barnes and Noble Bookstore) can be used to identify publishers and get their manuscripts published. 

Promotions and Selling of Books Events: 

1. To host bi-monthly gatherings (in Miami-Dade County & Broward County) to do book readings, sign and sell books.
2. To host and present The Hogges and Cowins Book Festival and Writers Conference, an annual event in Miami, Florida.
3. To announce and promote our events nationally and internationally.  

Please Note:

1. All of our events will be free and open to the public.
2. No membership dues or fees are required to become a member of this Writers Group.

 
Officers and Contact Information:
Dr. Ralph Hogges, President and Founder
ralphhogges@bellsouth.net or (305) 898-4261
 
Dr. Benjamin Cowins, Sr., Vice President and Co-Founder
cowinsb2002us@yahoo.com or (305) 988-0723

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Ralph Hogges, Ed.D.  | C: 305.898.4261  |  H: 305.254.6278  | ralphhogges@bellsouth.net