Calling all aspiring authors & wordsmiths!

The Crazy Four Books & Coffee Writers Club is a welcoming space for writers of all genres and experience levels to connect, share their work, and hone their craft. Whether you're working on a novel, short story, poem, or just starting out, you'll find support and encouragement here.

For Beginners to Seasoned Authors - Join us on the 1st Saturday of the month 9AM-11AM for prompts, small group discussion, and lots of laughs

For Intermediate & Above - Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month 4PM-6PM for quiet writing sprints and small group discussion.

Leader:
C4BC welcomes Melanie Hooks, longtime writing instructor and workshop leader, who relocated from her screenwriting life in Pasadena, California, to her family’s hometown of Crockett in 2023. She has an established audiobook narration career and is excited to meet other local writers, experienced and aspiring alike. She’s currently penning a non-fiction book on classic film and brainstorming her first novel.

REVIEWS

"I'm not exaggerating when I say the writing club at C4BC changed my life. I'm a writers and an artist that has only recently started taking my calling seriously. I felt very rusty, timid, and alone. But then I found the Writers Club. Melanie Hooks is such a jewel. She's full of love, grace, joy, life, and she is so interesting and funny. I could talk to her all day and never get tired. She makes the atmosphere so fun, welcoming, and safe. People of all kinds feel more creative in her presence and empowerd to share. Attending rekindled my belief that i can be a writer and I look forward to each meeting immensely! I never want it to end. It's low pressure and relaxed. It's way more exciting than binging another show. You hear all kinds of stories from people like you in the community. I tell people to come even if they're not a writer, it is that good. I'm so grateful to Alexis and Melanie for creating this opportunity in little old Crockett, TX! Thank you for believing in us!"

  • 1st Saturday of Month

    9AM - 11AM

    For everyone from beginners to seasoned authors

  • 3rd Saturday of the Month

    4PM - 6PM

    For intermediate and beyond authors who have a specific project to work on

  • Writers Retreat

    June 12 - 14, 2026