The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Word of Life Church, at 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, as well as via Zoom. The guest speaker will be storyteller and Toastmasters member Mary Lou Williams. She will share insight on the art of crafting memorable personal stories. Attendance is free for first-time guests. For more information, visit www.gulfwriters.org or call 770-906-7885.