Welcome! What we do:
- Read, edit, and work with authors on their manuscripts
- Publish works of literary merit
- Hold events that inform and educate writers
- Sponsor ongoing writing groups who help each other
- Sponsor workshops on writing, publishing, social media
We started a blog! We invite you to join the conversation on the blog page.
Shut Up and Write!
Please join Benicia Literary Arts for an evening of focused writing time at the Benicia Library. All genres and experience levels are encouraged, and don't worry, no one will see what you've written! This is about getting your writing done and meeting other local writers.
We'll begin at 6:30 by leading a quick round of introductions, then start quiet writing time at 6:45. At 8:15, we'll wrap up and take some more time to get to know each other, share challenges and successes as writers, etc. Again, there will be no obligation to share your work! Feel free to take breaks as needed throughout the event.
Location: Benicia Library - Doña Benicia Room
The next Shut up and write is February 23 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the library, and every other Monday.
Benicia Literary Arts is excited to announce that we won the best overall design in fiction for the 2024 Carquinez Review!
Carquinez Review 2024, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Mary Eichbauer, Illustrated by Multiple Illustrators; Other Contributors: Lois Requist, Project Manager; Jan Malin, Book Designer (Benicia Literary Arts).
Table Talk
When: March 12, 2026 10:30 to socialize, program 11-noon
Where: The Cafe at the Inn at Benicia Bay located at 145 East D St in Benicia
What: TBA
Who: Facilitated by members of our Board
Why: Because it's fun!
The Local Author Book Festival returns to the Benicia Public Library, 1-4 pm on Saturday, April 18.
To register as an author, please contact Geoffrey Jacobs at the library, email: GJacobs@ci.benicia.ca.us or call (707) 746-4347.
The deadline to register is April 11, 2026. Please provide the title of your book and its genre. Limit of 30 authors so register soon.
April is National Poetry Month
Save the Date: "Our Best to You" Sunday, April 26 from 2-4
at the Dona Benicia Room at the Benicia Library
Open to the public, everyone is welcome! Sign up to read at the door.
