Benicia Literary Arts is seeking volunteers

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. 










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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
Dates: December 1 and December 15
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm









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).





Beth Grimm and Ken Weichel sharing a moment during Table Talk which is held monthly at The Inn at Benicia Bay.



 Table Talk


When: December 11, 2025, 10:30 to socialize, program 11-noon
Where: The Cafe at the Inn at Benicia Bay located at 145 East D St in Benicia
Who: Facilitated by Lois Requist and Debbie Weiss

This month, Lois Requist will lead the group in a discussion about how we use the internet as writers, such as developing skills, marketing our work, and interacting with others. Please bring a comment or question if you'd like, but as always, sharing isn't mandatory. 






Members are free to attend




Not a member? Buy a $20.00 ticket which includes a complimentary 6-month trial membership.



Come to a Reading of “Benicia’s Changing Tides” at Bookshop Benicia on January 17th 

We are excited to start the New Year with a reading of the book Benicia’s Changing Tides at 6:00 pm on Saturday January 17 at Bookshop Benicia located at 636 First Street in downtown  Benicia. There is no charge to attend. In rhyming verse accompanied by rich watercolor scenes, Benicia’s Changing Tides invites readers of all ages to uncover some of the favorite stories, sights and sounds of historic Benicia.

Author Fiona M. Hughes will read from her book which celebrates the proud history, landmarks and local characters that provide Benicia its unique and timeless charm. Illustrator Samantha McNally will be showing some of her original watercolors which were used for the illustrations in this beautiful volume. This should be a lovely evening to celebrate what makes this town so very special.