Open mic

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.

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."

Ultra Flash Fiction Contest

This is a fun!  Our eight 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:  July 31, 2017

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.

Meeting: June, 2017

Chatham/Lee WMO will convene  Saturday, June  10 at the Greek Kouzina in 
Pittsboro. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm, although most will come early 
for lunch.

The program :  What do you do when you get stuck writing?  Where do you turn to--websites, books, references, other writers, etc. ?

Fiction class

Ruth Moose, prize wining author will teach a new class in fiction starting Monday, June 5 at 6:30.  The 6 week class will meet on the Pittsboro campus and feature fiction structure and techniques as well as discuss where a writer gets ideas and also markets for publishing.   Moose has published 3 collections of short stories, 6 books of poetry and since she retired 2011 from teaching creative writing at UNC, two novels one of which, Doing at the Dixie Dew, won the Malice Domestic Award from St. Martin's press. Moose has had among other honors, a MacDowell Fellowship and a Chapman Award for teaching.

Online Open Mic

Online Open Mic"

When: Wednesday, June 14, 7:00-8:30 pm, EST

Where: Online (internet or phone connection required)

Cost: Free

Register: https://www.ncwriters.org/reg/onlineClassFormJun2017.php

This opportunity is available to anyone with an internet connection and a working microphone (and/or webcam) on their computer, or readers can participate over the phone.

Registrants will be sent log-in instructions no less than 24 hours prior to the Open Mic. 

Writers Morning Out: May 13, 2017

Chatham/Lee WMO will convene  Saturday, May 13 at the Greek Kouzina in 
Pittsboro. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm, although most will come early 
for lunch.

The program :  How did you pick your genre?  Or maybe your genre picked you.

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