That's the theme for the Writers' Morning Out's August 12th Open Mic - Of course, if you (or your favorite character) aren't doing anything this summer (or prefer not to tell...hmmm) you can tell us about someone else's summer (or fall, winter, spring...we really aren't that picky.) CNF, Fiction, Poetry -- all are welcome ~
The winner of the Ultra Flash Fiction contest will start the program by reading his/her entry. If you haven't submitted your entry yet, there's still time. Deadline's July 31. In case you've forgotten, the rules are below ~
We meet at 1:00 pm at Greek Kouzina, 964 East St, Pittsboro.
carol
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Rules for the Ultra Flash Fiction Contest ~
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)
Include a cover page with name, title, word count and email address. Do NOT include your name or email on manuscript.
Send MS and cover page as attachments in .doc, .docx or .txt format to: amanningusa@gmail.com
Due date: July 31, 2017
Go to our blog at: pittsboro-wmo.blogspot.com and scroll through the archives to see examples of previous winners.
Note:
The winning entry will be posted to our blog atwww.pittsboro-wmo.blogspot.com
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Monday, July 3, 2017
Writers' Morning Out: July 8, 2017
Chatham/Lee WMO will convene Saturday, July 8 at the Greek Kouzina in Pittsboro. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm, although most will come early for lunch.
Program will be "Beginnings and Endings": Their purpose? What elements do good ones contain? Are these the first and last hooks?Bring your favorites to share and discuss."
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