Writers' Morning Out

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

www.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.

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

Poetry Workshops

Poetry workshops at CCCC 

Thomas Dow, noted Chatham County poet, will be teaching two workshops in Japanese poetry forms.

  1. Haiku & Sumi-e:  A look at the form and composition of haiku and with an introduction to sumi-e ( Japanese brush writing-painting) with a hands on chance to learn techniques as used in writing haiku in Japanese.  Saturday March 12, 11am to 5pm.

2.  Haiku & Tea Ceremony:  Again, a look at form and composition of haiku and the connection to tea ceremony;  We will do a brief tea ceremony followed by a quiet writing time after which participants' work may be shared.  Saturday April 16, 11am to 5pm.

 

See the CCCC  Continuing Education Catalog at www.cccc.edu/ecd for more details about registration.

Burlington Writers' Club Adult contest

Burlington Writers' Club annual adult contest open for entry.  Deadline  is March 12, 2016.

Categories are: Stories for children; Non-fiction; Fiction; Poetry; Light Verse and Poetry for Children.

Contest rules are available at their website: www.burlingtonwritersclub.org

Writers' Morning Out

Pittsboro Writers' Morning Out will meet Saturday, January 9, 1:00 PM at the Barley Lounge of the Carolina Brewery.

All writers are invited. Come early and have lunch with us.