We hope you will share this information with your group members. Please visit our website for more information: www.thelanierlibrary.org
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.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Poetry Competition
We want to let all interested groups know about the Lanier Library's 10th Annual Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition. We are accepting submissions through March 15, 2018 with prizes awarded April 28, 2018 at the library in Tryon, NC. Adult and Student categories are available with prizes from $500 (Adult) and $100 (Student).
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Writers Morning Out, January 12, 2018
Hi all -- Ready for the new year? To help get us started, Rick Bylina will lead a discussion on:
“Setting Realistic Goals”
• What do you want to accomplish versus what is the time commitment? Is it realistic to write and publish a book in a year?
• Are you better with daily, weekly, or month goals? Be honest!
... And Much More...
Saturday, January 13 at 1:00
Backroom of the Greek Kouzina, 964 East St, Pittsboro. Come early for lunch if you'd like.
“Setting Realistic Goals”
• What do you want to accomplish versus what is the time commitment? Is it realistic to write and publish a book in a year?
• Are you better with daily, weekly, or month goals? Be honest!
... And Much More...
Saturday, January 13 at 1:00
Backroom of the Greek Kouzina, 964 East St, Pittsboro. Come early for lunch if you'd like.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Why should I join NCWN?
Why should you join the North Carolina Writers’ Network? Here are some of the reasons.
- Discounts on workshops, conferences, and other Network events
- Discounts on advertising on the website and in our weekly e-blasts, newsletters, and more
- Exclusive access to contests, jobs, residencies, and other publication and submission opportunities
- The Network's Critiquing and Editing Service (available only to Network members; additional fee)
- Coverage in Book Buzz and Hats Off!, two special website sections highlighting members' achievements and publications
- Access to NCWN's audio/visual resources including readings, tutorials, presentations, and more
- A subscription to the Network's publication, The Writers' Network News, and access to the WNNarchives
- Courtesy web links for members' blogs and author websites
- Weekly member e-updates
- Opportunities to market your books at festivals, your other writing skills in workshops
- Exclusive access to our agent and editor listings
- Consultations with agents and editors at conference
Go to ncwriters.org for more detail information.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition
First prize is $1,000.00. Competition open to any legal resident of NC or to any member of the North Carolina Writer’s Network.
Deadline for submission is January 15, 2018.
Go to ncwriters.org for detailed information and guidelines.
Deadline for submission is January 15, 2018.
Go to ncwriters.org for detailed information and guidelines.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
NCWN Fall Conference
The 2017 North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference will be held from November 3 to November 5 at the Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach. The conference features sessions and master classes in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as lectures and panels on editing, publishing, and screenwriting. The faculty includes poets Dan Albergotti, Peter Makuck, and Michael White; fiction writers Nina de Gramont, Jason Mott, and Michele Young-Stone; and creative nonfiction writers Wendy Brenner, Hannah Dela Cruz Abrams, and Philip Gerard. Wiley Cash will give the Keynote Address. Susi H. Hamilton, secretary of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will be the featured guest on Saturday night when we celebrate 50 years of the NC Arts Council. Cost varies and scholarships are available. Pre-register before October 27: www.ncwriters.org.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Writers' Network Open Mic
On Wednesday, Oct 11, The North Carolina Writers' Network will host their second online Open Mic.
Go to the NCWN website ncwriters.org for more information, and to register,
Go to the NCWN website ncwriters.org for more information, and to register,
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Poetry Contest
NINTH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST
Rules: Open to any NCWN member residing in Chatham or Lee Counties, or to any member of the Pittsboro Writers' Morning Out.
Any style, any genre on the theme "Halloween". Length not to exceed 40 lines, single spaced in 12 point type.
Submit as an email attachment (.doc, .docx, .rtf) Include name and contact info in the message. Name must not appear on the poem.
Winning entry will be published on this blog (pittsboro-wmo.blogspot.com) and will be read at our November meeting.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, Oct. 31. Submit to Al Manning at amanningusa@gmail.com
Rules: Open to any NCWN member residing in Chatham or Lee Counties, or to any member of the Pittsboro Writers' Morning Out.
Any style, any genre on the theme "Halloween". Length not to exceed 40 lines, single spaced in 12 point type.
Submit as an email attachment (.doc, .docx, .rtf) Include name and contact info in the message. Name must not appear on the poem.
Winning entry will be published on this blog (pittsboro-wmo.blogspot.com) and will be read at our November meeting.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, Oct. 31. Submit to Al Manning at amanningusa@gmail.com
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