The Writers Bloc is a semi-annual program offered by the DFW Writers Workshop. Our meetings combine a one-hour class on the craft or business of writing taught by a top-notch professional followed by a networking social-hour.

We believe in supporting every writer at every stage of their career and fostering connections within and between our local writing communities. Best of all, we are free and open to the public. Join us!

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NOVEL WRITING IS AN ENDURANCE RACE

Date: SUNDAY, June 22nd, 2025

Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Location: Grapevine Public Library

DFW Writers' Workshop is eager to announce our first 2025 Writers Bloc guest speaker, Gina Augustini Best! Her recently published first book, More Than Ivory, is a gripping YA suspense mystery. She'll be discussing how novel writing is like an endurance race.

Gina is a Dallas-area writer and an award-winning former journalist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a master’s degree in communication and media from Texas Tech University. She also completed The Writer’s Path, a novel-writing program at Southern Methodist University, in 2017. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband, daughter, two attention-seeking dogs, and one hands-off cat. Her writing often explores themes of unconditional love and complicated family bonds. Despite stories that tackle realistic, and sometimes gritty issues, her works focus on hopeful and empowering messages. More Than Ivory is her first published novel.