the Authors of Their Lives
What's your story?
Your story is our focus. Your self-expression, our passion. Your transformation, our hope. At Story Circle Network our mission is to support women writers and raise public awareness of the importance of women’s personal histories.
From picking up a pen for the first time to becoming multi-published, women will find a sisterhood and resources here to help, whether writing for self-reflection or to reach the world. Through the magic of writing, we encourage you to bring your voice, your words, your style…your story, to life.
“…healthy reinforcement, in my mind, is a distinguishing trait of Story Circle Network. …we exist essentially to elevate and support one another in honing our writing skills and getting our voices heard.” —Marilea Rabasa
Benefits of Becoming a Member
- Discounts on classes, retreats & conferences
- Publication opportunities
- Subscription to SCN’s quarterly Journal
- Access to SCN archives
- Writing competition opportunities
Write & Learn
Since 1997, Story Circle Network has provided educational support and publishing opportunities in memoir, journaling, fiction, poetry, family stories, writing-as-healing, writing for personal growth, and more.
Write
& Learn
Since 1997, Story Circle Network has provided educational support and publishing opportunities in memoir, journaling, fiction, poetry, family stories, writing-as-healing, writing for personal growth, and more.
The SCN Women’s Book Awards
The annual Story Circle Network women’s book competitions honor independently published women authors of books for and about women. SCN offers the Sarton, named for memoirist, novelist, and poet May Sarton, who is remembered for her outstanding contributions to women’s literature. We also offer the Gilda, honoring beloved comedian Gilda Radner and awarded to memoirs with a comedic flair.
Story Circle Book Reviews
Since 2001, SCN has sponsored reviews of women’s memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We review books by, for, and about women, author-published or published by university presses or small, independent publishers.