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January 2011 |
 Call for Submissions
Knoxville Writers' Guild - 2011 Literary Anthology
Seeking fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, interviews, song lyrics, art and photography from
residents of East Tennessee and others with close ties to this area.
Theme: The broad diversity of people in East Tennessee
Working Title: A Tapestry of Voices
All genres will be considered, provided that "diversity" is referenced or illuminated in the works. Submissions may address the theme directly or indirectly, but "diversity" should figure significantly and artfully in the piece. The concept of "diversity" may be interpreted in any way the writer, photographer, or artist sees fit.
Submission Guidelines
-up to 3 submissions per entrant in any combination of categories
1. Poems and song lyrics-maximum of 5 pages
2. Prose (including fiction, creative nonfiction and interviews)-maximum of 2500 words
3. Photography, sketches and art in black and white
4. Submissions for cover art may be either in black and white or color
--All written submissions must be in Times New Roman, 12 point, in MS Word (.doc) or
RichText (.rtf) format.
--Prose submissions must be double-spaced. Poems and song lyrics may be single-spaced.
--Art submissions should initially be sent as JPG files with resolution set to 90-150 dpi.
--For photos selected for inclusion in the collection, higher resolution photos will be required
prior to publication. Artists who do not have access to equipment for producing JPG files may mail hard copies of their submissions.
--Do not submit previously published material, including material published online.
Deadline and Means of Submission
----All submissions must be e-mailed or postmarked by midnight, February 15, 2011.
Late submissions will not be considered.
--Submissions may be e-mailed to kwganthology@gmail.com
or mailed to KWG Anthology, PO Box 10326, Knoxville, TN 37939-0326. Upon acceptance,
authors who submitted copies by mail must provide an electronic copy of the submission.
--All available author/artist contact information (name, phone numbers, mailing address and email address) must be included with each submission on a separate page that lists the title(s) of the submission(s).
--Acceptances will be notified by early May 2011. No rejection notices will be sent.
--Publication is slated for fall 2011. Editors are Kay Newton and Doris Ivie.
--In case of acceptance, authors/artists should be prepared to submit a 50-60 word biographical note to appear in the Contributors' section of the anthology. The biographical sketch may be submitted upon notice of acceptance or with the original submission.
Contributors' Perks
--Each contributor whose work is accepted will receive one free copy of the anthology. In
addition, each contributor will be entitled to a pre-publication discount on an unlimited number of copies. Discounted copies must be ordered and paid for prior to the anthology launch and must be picked up at time of the anthology launch if at all possible.
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Humorist Judy DiGregorio & Poet-Scientist Art Stewart
By Jeff Gordon
Two well-known and respected local writers, Judy DiGregorio and Art Stewart, will be joining together in a unique presentation at the Thursday, January 6 meeting of the Knoxville Writers' G uild. DiGregorio and Stewart have each been enjoying success with their recently-issued literary works, distributed by Celtic Cat Publishing. For their upcoming Guild appearance, the writers plan to share their perspectives on the science of humor and the humor of science.
The meeting, which will be open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, at the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Streets (in Fort Sanders). A $1 donation is requested at the door. The building is handicapped accessible.
The multi-talented Judy DiGregorio has made a name for herself as a quipster. Full of verve, the Texas-born DiGregorio has called Oak Ridge her home since 1969. The city has proven itself a creative spawning ground for Judy, her vivacious personality shining through amusingly in print, on stage and at readings near and wide.
DiGregorio pens humor columns for The Oak Ridger and writes press releases for the Oak Ridge Playhouse. Playhouse audiences have become quite familiar with Judy, for she acts there frequently. Most of her work time, though, is devoted to her own witty words about life's everyday adventures. Many have been the publications in which DiGregorio's delightful essays have appeared. Among them: the Knoxville News-Sentinel, New Millennium Writings, CityView and Army-Navy Times. The author of more than 300 columns and essays, Judy's work can also be found in the Chicken Soup books and numerous anthologies.
DiGregorio has two books to her credit, collections of her humorous essays; 2008's Life Among the Lilliputians has been followed by Memories of a Loose Woman, released this past May. From these books has now come an audio CD, Jest Judy, featuring the author herself reading eighteen hilarious stories. A raconteur extraordinaire, Judy is eagerly anticipating her date with the Knoxville Writers' Guild, an organization to which she's long been affiliated.
Poet-scientist Art Stewart has also been a KWG stalwart for some time. He will no doubt strike a most responsive chord at the Guild's January meeting, blending natural science and verse into a potent, affecting mix. This uncommon creative combination is reflective of Stewart's strongly-held belief that young scientists can enhance their communication skills through the understanding and use of poetry.
Art's science background is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Indiana, his early pursuits in the field found him studying biology and chemistry at Northern Arizona University. Stewart earned his PhD in aquatic ecology at Michigan State University. Oak Ridge National Laboratory was where he later did his postdoctoral research. He went on to teach stream ecology at the University of Oklahoma, then returned to ORNL as an ecotoxicologist and senior scientist. Along the way Stewart earned an MS Ed at the University of Tennessee. He is presently a project manager for ORNL, dedicating himself to science education projects.
Art's first collection of poems, Rough Ascension and Other Poems of Science, was published in 2003. Two years later came his second, Bushido: The Virtues of Rei and Makoto. Both books demonstrated Stewart's gift for drawing an emotional connection between science, philosophy and human interaction. The writer is on a similar track with the recently-released Circle, Turtle, Ashes. This third literary collection finds Stewart venturing into the very personal, exploring a journey through life marked by loss and discovery, heartbreak and laughter. |
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Don Williams offers new writing class
Don Williams, columnist, blogger, writer and founding editor of New Millennium Writings, will teach a six-week course open to all writers and aspiring writers and poets. About half of those taking the course, on average, have been published in print media.
The course begins 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church at 2931, Kingston Pike, near Cumberland Avenue, UT and Fort Sanders. The course lasts six weeks and meets for just under 2 hours most weeks, with a short break toward the middle. Cost is $150. (Take the first night on me and then decide--DW). Sliding scale rates are available, so don't be shy to ask. For more information, phone 428-0389 or email donwilliams7@charter.net, and I'll send complete details. ALSO, if you know you'll be missing several Tuesdays and would like to spread attendance over two six-week class cycles, contact me.
Classes meet two hours each Tuesday for six weeks in January and February. Participants engage in writing exercises, critique one another's works and take a looksee at examples of effective word-craft. Among topics we'll discuss are "Rules of writing, and knowing when to break them," "Drawing on family history, imagination, and the subconscious," "Writing compelling dialogue," "Striking the right tone," "Great opening lines," "The art of the interview," "The nexus of poetry, fiction and nonfiction," "Communicating with editors and agents," "Formatting the manuscript," "Building a writing community," "The future of publishing" and "Writing opportunities online and off."
Discussions and exercises depend on how much material is turned in for round-robin critiquing, which is at the heart of the course, although submitting is not mandatory. $150 price includes instructional materials, which will be provided. To enroll, bring payment, pen and paper and a page or two of something you've written (optional, and just to get acquainted) to the first meeting. For more information, email donwilliams7@charter.net, phone 865-428-0389. |
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Social Media for Writers Workshop: Feb. 19 
The Knoxville Writers' Guild is sponsoring the workshop "Social Media for Writers" from 1:oo to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Redeemer Church of Knoxville, 1642 Highland Ave. Taught by Dale Mackey of Community Television, the workshop costs $15 for Guild members; $20 for nonmembers. Mackey will introduce writers to accessible tools for maintaining an online presence and will explore the use of social media to enlarge one's readership.
"It's going to be casual and laid back," Mackey said. "We're going to be covering a lot of information, so it will be a general overview of different online tools for outreach that workshop attendees can choose to further investigate, based on their needs and goals."
Topics will include self-branding, creating a personal website, maintaining a mailing list, blogging, Facebook, Twitter and integrating media.
"I'm going to go over some easy ways to capture video and images of readings and other events authors might want to share - and ways to share them, including Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and other sites," Mackey added.
An Illinois native, Mackey receive a degree in Women's Literary Studies at Iowa's Grinnell College. In addition to serving as Youth Program Coordinator for CTV, she has worked as Outreach Coordinator for Appalshop Art and Media Center in Whitesburg, Ky, and has taught creative writing classes at a women's prison. She co-founded Artistic License, an organization dedicated to fostering creative collaborations in the Knoxville community. An upcoming project will pair visual artists with Alzheimer's patients to create pieces of art based on the patient's memories.
To sign up, go to www.knoxvillewritersguild.org/orderpaypal or send your check to KWG Workshops, P.O. Box 10326, Knoxville TN 37939-0326.
For further information, call Terry Shaw at 865.963.7633. |
* Is your Guild membership current?
Life gets busy, and sometimes we forget. Please update your Guild membership and rejoin your Knoxville-area circle of writers, publishers, poets, and performers. To renew, please visit http://www.knoxvillewritersguild.org/orderpaypal.htmIf you are unsure about your membership status, please contact the Guild's Membership Coordinator. Click here. |
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Disclaimer: As a service to members, KWG shares announcements of literary competitions and publishing opportunities. If you have any questions about the listings, please contact the sponsor. Unless specifically noted, these are not KWG-sponsored projects.
The Knoxville Writers' Guild meets the first Thursday of each month at the Laurel Theatre, 16 St. and Laurel Ave., Knoxville, TN at 7:00pm. For more information about the Guild, visit www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.
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