“I’ve been a naughty, little bird.” # “That’s what storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again.” – Walt Disney.
WMO meets at 1 p.m. on December 21st in the http://greekkouzina.com/ backroom in Pittsboro.
The NCWN sponsors WMO. Carol Phillips heads WMO. WMO’s blog.
December is Open Mic. Theme: holiday. Time limit: 6 minutes. Type: poetry, prose, mime. Sign-up sheet on the day.
The 2020 WMO theme is “Inspiration.” Together we’ll inspire each other to writing greatness (or, at least, mediocrity).
January is “Setting Goals.” How do you set goals? How do you manage them? How do you track them? Are you overly ambitious or underwhelming in your perceived efforts? (Rick is always overly ambitious.) Come talk about goals and goal setting and excuses you will use.
February is “Five Focal Points.” Goals check, and then we’ll recap 5 critical inspiration sources, which every writer needs to capitalize upon: prompts (using them to your advantage), genre (understand the requirements), experimentation (shake things up and leave your comfort zone, POV (are you using the best one?), and a surprise.
Writing-related Timely Events. Have one? Let Rick Bylina know.
*thru 01/12/20. The NC Poetry Society is accepting submissions for 11 contests that comprise the adult portion of the 2020 Pinesong Awards.
*11/16. 1-4 p.m. “The Peace of Wild Things: Writing About Nature” - Orange County Main Library with Pam Baggett.
*NOW-to-12/31. University of Iowa (UoI) International Writing Program (IWP) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) writing course. ß Good stuff, and it is free.
*12/14. Triangle Sisters-in-Crime Meeting. Open to public. (see below)
*01/01. Deadline. Greensboro Bound. Huge literary festival with an open submission process.
*02/01. Deadline. Know a student? Have Mom, Pop, Aunt Lily check out the NC Poetry Society student awards.
*For more about writing-related contests and events, See the NCWN website .
Writing-related Ongoing Events (monthly unless otherwise noted). Have one? Let Rick Bylina know.
*1st Thurs. 6-8 p.m. “Take Five Poetry and Prose Open Mic.” Karma Boutique and Coffee Bar in Sanford. 5 minute yaks.
*2nd Sat. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. “Prompt Writing”. Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill.
*2nd Sat. 1:30-3 p.m. Triangle Sisters-in-Crime Meeting. Open to public. Durham S. Reg. Lib.
*2nd Sun. 3-5 p.m. “Featured Poets/Open Mic.” Flyleaf Books. Pre-poetic pontificating--2 p.m. The Root Cellar.
*3rd Thurs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Pop-Up Poetry”. Pittsboro Center for the Arts, Poetry gabbing and learning.
*4th Sun. 2 p.m. “NC Poetry Society Poetry Series” McIntyre’s Fine Books, Fearrington Village.
*Dates vary. Creative Fiction Writing and Critique Group. Check Pittsboro Meet-ups for times and locations.
*Dates vary. Central Carolina Community College. Creative Writing Program Spring classes available by November 22nd.
*Dates vary. Pittsboro Center For The Arts and Sweet Bee Theater. Check often for performances/programs.
*Dates vary. Redbud Writing Project. Writing courses for an adult education writing school in Chapel Hill.
*Ongoing. Have Lee County Arts Council display your poetry in Sanford. Email Leecountyarts@gmail.com with the subject: “The Art of Poetry” program for details.
Remember: Don’t forget. The NCWN offers critiquing and editing services. See their website.
Bonus #1: And if you didn’t get enough at the slush pile reading, read this Twelve Terrible Ways To Open A Story.
Bonus #2: Five tips for performing at an open mic. How to prep for an open mic.
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.
