WMO is a free gathering of writers in Chatham and Lee counties, NC for monthly discussions about craft and business of writing, as well notices of opportunities and literary events in the area. WMO is sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Book Launch
DUPRÉ, DORI ANN
Sunday, May 1, 2:00 pm
McIntyre's Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro
New Pittsboro author, Dori Ann Dupré, launches her debut novel, Scout's Honor. She will read a passage from the book, talk about her publishing experience, take questions, and sign books. There will also be a special book-related door prize for the person who chooses the "special egg" from the basket of Easter eggs. Wine, cheese, and crackers will also be served. Dupré writes contemporary fiction and poetry and is a member of the NC Writers Network: www.DoriAnnDupre.com.
Ultra Flash Fiction
This is a fun! Our seventh
annual ULTRA FLASH FICTION CONTEST
Rules: This contest
is open to any NCWN member in Chatham and Lee Counties, or to any member of
Pittsboro Writers’ Morning Out.
Submission guidelines:
Any subject, any style not to
exceed 300 words, including the title.
Only words of one syllable allowed.
(Contractions pronounced as one syllable are OK. Exp: I’m, I’d,
I’ve, can’t, won’t, don’t. Also, possessives pronounced as one
syllable: Joe’s, Ann’s, Kate’s etc)
Yes, it can be done. You
can write a story in 300 words, but you must make every word count. This
requires some craftsmanship. Give it a try!
Go to our blog at:
pittsboro-wmo.blogspot.com and scroll through the archives to see examples of
previous winners.
This will be a blind
judging. Your name should not appear on the story page. Include a
cover page with name, title, word count and email address. Send MS and
cover page as attachments in .doc, .docx or .txt format to: amanningusa@gmail.com
Due date: March 31, 2016
Note:
The winning entry will be posted
to our blog at
By submitting an entry, you are
assumed to be granting us one-time reprint rights. This is necessary so
we can legally post the winning story to the blog. If you do not wish a winning
entry to be so posted, just let us know.
Book Launch
I would like to personally invite you to the launch of my
book of poems, A Way I Sing. The event is at
The Joyful Jewel
44-A Hillsboro St.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(@ the traffic circle/roundabout)
Sunday, March 6
4 - 5 p.m.
Come out for good poetry and good company.
Light refreshments will be served.
Patricia Cole
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