Netwest Mountain Writers and Poets

NEW PROSE CRITIQUE GROUP

2012-02-01T22:19:00.000-05:00

We all need helpful commentary as we prune our prose. Not criticism, just good critique. Writing comes from the heart, and other experienced writers often have helpful suggestions to make it even better. I have agreed to facilitate the meetings as outlined by NetWest. The first session of the prose critique group will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9th, at Tri County Community College, Room 152.

ROYCE RAY POETRY AWARD

2012-01-25T15:10:00.003-05:00

Brenda Kay Ledford won the Royce Ray Poetry Award for her poem, "Lake Chatuge," from Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, NC.Her poem was published in the January, 2012 issue of "Aires: A Journal of Art and Literature." She also received a monetary prize.The Royce Ray family of Columbus, NC, has given lifelong support and contribution to the literary arts in North Carolina.For

Mary Michelle Keller to Read at Writers' Night Out

2012-01-05T12:58:00.002-05:00

Writers’ Night Out is a free monthly event for people who love the written and spoken word. On Friday, January 13 at 7 p.m. at Mountain Perk Coffee House in Hiawassee, Mary Michelle Keller will read her entertaining and heartfelt work. Audience members can also participate in an open microphone if they’d like to share their own poetry or prose.Keller lives in Hiawassee, Georgia, is active in the

NCWN Annual Competitons Open!

2012-01-05T10:20:00.002-05:00

The North Carolina Writers' Network is now accepting submissions for three annual competitions. Postmark deadlines are fast approaching, and we encourage you to send in your submissions soon.January 17 marks the deadline for the Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition, which encourages the creation of lasting nonfiction work that is outside the realm of conventional journalism and has relevance

Children's Literature Symposium, Chapel Hill

2012-01-05T09:53:00.000-05:00

You are most cordially invited to join us in Chapel Hill on Friday, January 13, and/or Saturday, January 14 for a rousing gathering, "Between the Dark and the Daylight": A January Symposium Dedicated to the Creation of Children's Literature.On Friday afternoon at the UNC-CH Wilson Library five faculty and curatorial staff members will present opportunities for us to see, hear, and learn about

Poetry Contest

2012-01-03T10:20:00.002-05:00

Byron Herbert Reece Poetry ContestOnce again, the Byron Herbert Reece Society will hold a poetry contest in order to support the mission of the Reece Society. Similar to last year, poets in NC, KY, GA, TN, VA, and WV are encouraged to submit up to three poems for the fee of $15. Deadline for entry is Friday, May 4, 2012. There is no theme for contest. Val Nieman, author of Blood Clay, is the

MOUNTAIN WOMAN: INCANTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

2012-01-01T22:18:00.000-05:00

MOUNTAIN WOMAN: INCANTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR: New Year's Day. Night falling. The pine trees troubled by high winds, much as I am troubled by what lies ahead. I fear for my region,...

MERIDIAN EDITORS' PRIZE CONTEST DEADLINE APPROACHING

2011-12-26T20:56:00.000-05:00

A final reminder that MERIDIAN is now accepting online entries for its twelfth annual Editors’ Prize Contests in fiction and poetry until December 30. Genre winners receive a $1,000 prize and publication; all entries receive a one-year electronic subscription. Entry fee: $8.00. Deadline: midnight (EST), Dec. 30, 2011. Please note a few significant changes in our 2012 contest: 1)

MOUNTAIN WOMAN: DAY 18 OF FORTY DAYS OF PRAYER FOR OUR MOUNTAINS

2011-12-19T09:13:00.000-05:00

MOUNTAIN WOMAN: DAY 18 OF FORTY DAYS OF PRAYER FOR OUR MOUNTAINS: Today, Rev. William Boys and members of the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, are praying for creation… ...

MOUNTAIN WOMAN: DAY 17 of the 40 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR OUR MOUNTAINS

2011-12-18T10:13:00.000-05:00

MOUNTAIN WOMAN: DAY 17 of the 40 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR OUR MOUNTAINS: December Sunset Day 17 of the 40 Days of Prayer from LEAF December 18, 2011 Today, Steve Ferguson and members of Community Chu...

WRITING FREE VERSE; SOME QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Reprint

2011-12-17T21:09:00.000-05:00

This post is a reprint from June 14, 2008. Nancy Simpson writes about free verse. I thought some of our new poets would find this helpful. You might want to print this for referral later. WRITING FREE VERSE POETRY: Some Questions and Answers Nancy Simpson, Instructor When talking with free verse poets, I tread lightly to see if we are on the same page. Many free verse poets believe there is

Poetry Contest Announcement

2011-12-14T10:02:00.001-05:00

Attention GA and NC poets -- The Byron Herbert Reece Society is holding its second poetry contest. See the website for details. The Society is proud to have Val Nieman as the final judge! Send your best!

Writing as Art, Editing & Discovery

2011-12-12T14:53:00.003-05:00