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Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh is reviving its poetry reading series. The first event will be Sunday afternoon, October 6 at 3 p.m. The featured poets are Sara Claytor, Dave Manning, and Jo Taylor.
Please plan to come out because continuation and expansion of the
quarterly series will hinge on having a good audience!
Fiction Contest
Deadline: Postmarked by October 30, 2013.
Guidelines:
Submit a short story or chapter of a novel of 5,000 words or less. Multiple entries are accepted. All work must be unpublished.
Pages should be paper clipped, with your name, address, phone and title of work on a cover sheet. Double-space, and use 12 point font.
The entry fee is $25 per story. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope for critique and list of winners. Make check or money order payable to The Writers' Workshop, and mail to: Fiction Contest, 387 Beaucatcher Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
Emailed submissions may be sent to writersw@gmail.com, with "Fiction Contest" in the subject. No cover sheet or SASE is necessary. The entry fee is payable online at www.twwoa.org.
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25th Annual Memoirs Competition
Deadline: Postmarked by November 30, 2013.
Guidelines:
Submit a memoir of 5,000 words or less. Multiple entries are accepted. All work must be unpublished. Pages should be paper clipped, with your name, address, email, phone and title of work also on a cover sheet. Double-space, and use 12 point font.
The entry fee is $25 per story. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope for critique and list of winners.
Please make check or money order payable to The Writers' Workshop, and mail to:
Memoirs Contest, 387 Beaucatcher Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
Emailed submissions may be sent to writersw@gmail.com, with "Memoirs Contest" in the subject. No cover sheet or SASE is necessary. The entry fee is payable online at www.twwoa.org
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 Fall means boots, cooler weather and pumpkin spice lattes! Plus new episodes of Saturday Night Live! It also means planning next year's Dream It, Do It Women's Writing Retreat. Our first annual retreat at the Bend of Ivy Lodge in Marshall, NC was a tremendous success. Will you join us next year?
"Alice, your first annual women's writing retreat was truly amazing. It was so many more things than I expected: a sensory-filled experience (sights, food, sound, beauty), a religious experience with time to ponder and recreate our dreams, a safe place to be myself and many new friends, and a serene place to heal on many levels. Thank you again, Alice, for seeing it, feeling it, and trusting it in your own dreams to make it happen for us. Namaste." --Susan Bourland, Wake Forest, NC
We formed new friendships and writing partnerships and now we can't wait to next year--the 2014 retreat is less than a year away and is slated for Fri Aug 8-Sun Aug 10th. Reserve your seat now for only $250 (the balance of $250 is due in 2014) as part of my early, early bird special. Here's the link! RETREAT 2014
 | | Jerri Retreat Testimonial for the Dream It, Do It Women's Writing Retreat |
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SAVE THE DATE! The Fall NC Writers' Conference is Nov 15-17 at the Sunspree Holiday Inn in Wrightsville Beach. Workshops, agents, networking and I'll be helping with the critique service and marketing mart! More info here.
Check out this Month's Blog Posts
Have a fantastic fall!
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I've created a short survey that only will take a few minutes of your time. To make my newsletter and workshops as tuned in to your needs as possible, I need you to express yourself and share your voice. Already your responses are fantastic, but I need more input so I can give out a random prize to one lucky winner. Also, I corrected a few glitches that were in the last one. Please Click Here to Take the Survey |
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 During dialogue and internal monologues, proide your characters with "stage business" - trivial but distinctive actions like adjusting the blinds.
In fiction, remember that one character never tells another what the latter already knows.
"Better safe than sorry" in living. "Safe is sorry" in writing. |
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Wake County Open Mics
Royal Bean Coffee House (Literary Open Mic)
1st Thurs of every month
Next one is Thurs Oct 3rd
Time: 7-8:30pm
Organizer: Maureen Sherbondy
Fuquay Varina Third Thursdays Open Mic Reading Series (Literary Open Mic)
STARS Theater and Arts Center, 123 E. Vance St.
Thurs Sept. 19th
3rd Thursday of every month, 6-8:30pm
Organizer: Jan B. Parker
Amplified Voices Poetry Open Mic (poetry and music)
Amplified Art Gallery, City Market, 325 Blake St. Downtown Raleigh
Tues Sept. 24th
4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm
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The Art of Screenwriting workshops at
Wake County Libraries
 Join local songwriters at these various regional branches as they explore the basics of writing memorable lyrics and melodies. Also learn tips and techniques and how to market your music and more!
All workshops are FREE and open to the public.
North Regional Library
7009 Harps Mill Road. Raleigh, NC 27615
Sat. Sept 14 from 2-3:30pm
Instructor: Laurece West
(919) 870-4000
East Regional Library
946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale, NC 27545
Mon. Sept 16 from 7-8:30pm
Instructor: Tony Dickens
(919) 217-5300
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue, Garner, NC 27529
Thurs. Sept 19 from 7-8:30pm
Instructor: Chuck Champion
(919) 662-2250
Cameron Village Library
1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC Mon. Sept 23 from 7-8:30pm
Instructor: Chuck Champion
(919) 856-6710
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September Events and Programs!
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Craft a Powerful and Memorable Profile
Triangle Lunch Talks with Alice Osborn, Author and Editor  Location: Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet3131 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NCThursday, September 26, 2013
Time: 11:30am-1pmFee: $12 for a delicious lunch buffetTo RSVP Click HereHow do you stand out from the crowd and make others remember who you are? Through the power of your written bio/profile on your social media channels, website and marketing collateral. Alice started her own successful writing and editing services company from the ground up and is here to share her profile secrets with you, which include the emotional power of story, conciseness and humor. Alice will discuss how to write a killer profile others will read and want to steal! Audience participation required. Wonderland Book Club reads Spirits of New Orleans by Kala Ambrose Co-sponsored by the NC Writers Network
Location: Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Dr.
Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609Friday, September 27, 2013 Time: 10:00-noon This month's book is Spirits of New Orleans by Kala Ambrose  RSVP: Click HereThis month noted author and intuitive Kala Ambrose joins us for a lively discussion about her most recent book, Spirits of New Orleans: Voodoo Curses, Vampire Legends and Cities of the Dead. New Orleanians love their city so much that some of them stick around even after they should cross over to the Great Beyond. Ghost hunter Kala Ambrose takes you to 39 haunted places, where you can see or hear these ghostly residents for yourself. Kala is your guide to haunted homes and alleys, to cemeteries and hotels, to restaurants, bars, stores, and any other place where people have reported paranormal experiences. Each entry includes a historical overview of the haunted place the story of ghostly happenings in that place. Find more info about Wonderland at: http://meetup.com/wonderlandbookclub Fiction Editing Boot Camp with Alice Osborn
Location: Online Webinar Series (Call numbers for Go To Meeting will be provided upon registration)Three consecutive Tues: Oct 8, 15 & 22nd
Time: 12-1:15 pm Cost: $149To Register Click Here This intensive online workshop series is for both editors and authors of fiction who are interested in breaking into freelance fiction editing or who want to advance their skills. This three-week series will cover the publishing process and will give you confidence with specific editing concerns such as timelines, characters, point of view, revision and more. The lessons will also cover logic, flow, voice, point of view, characterization, setting, and more. On the freelance editing business end, we'll also discuss time management, communication, and other smart business practices. This webinar series will be recorded so you won't miss the lesson if you cannot make the "live" class. UnVine'd Poetry Reading with Alice Osborn and Harry Calhoun
Location: UnVine'd Wine Bar & Tapas 201 W Chatham St #103, Olde Cary Commons, Cary, NC 27519Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 7:30-9pmOPEN TO THE PUBLICRelax with a glass of wine and listen to poetry from two talented Raleigh poets both nominated for Pushcart Prizes: Alice Osborn (http://aliceosborn.com) and Harry Calhoun (http://harrycalhoun.net). Alice is the author of three books of poetry, the most recent collection is After the Steaming Stops. Harry has had work published in various poetry journals and more than a dozen books and chapbooks over the past three decades. His most recent collection is Failure is Unimportant. Expect to be entertained, intrigued and amazed. Both Harry's and Alice's books will be available for purchase after the reading. Reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy, UnVine'd Wine Bar and Tapas is tucked away in the heart of downtown Cary, with walls adorned with artwork from local artists courtesy of Manifestationz Art Gallery.
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Is Your Book Ready for an Editor?
What They're Saying About Alice
Insightful, meticulous and engaging are just a few words that come to mind when speaking of my recent collaboration with Alice Osborn. Alice exhibited a keen eye and deft touch editing my latest manuscript. Her recommendations were spot-on. When conferencing with her I knew that she was completely immersed in my work and was working diligently to help me bring out the absolute best in my novel. From line-to-line editing to our discussion of characterization, plot development and structure, Alice was a caring and enthusiastic mentor. Like a gifted surgeon she pared away only what was superfluous or unnecessary to the success of the story; she is very adept at working within the confines of the author's wishes. Not only is Alice is a delight to work with, the accompanying editorial services she offers: story synopsis, query letter, and agency listing are invaluable tools in helping market the book. After finishing my next project, Alice will be the first person I call. --Gary Bolick, author of A Snowman in July and Angel's Oracle
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Want to Get Published the Right Way? Contact Alice TODAY!
919-971-9414
9660-138 Falls of Neuse #294
Raleigh, NC 27615
Alice Osborn, M.A. is the author of three books of poetry: After the Steaming Stops (Main Street Rag, 2012), Unfinished Projects (Main Street Rag, 2010) and Right Lane Ends (Catawba, 2006) and is the editor of the anthology, Tattoos (Main Street Rag, 2012); she is also a writing coach, speaker, blogger and teaching artist. Besides working with corporations and small businesses, Alice teaches creative writing in schools and in community settings where she uses sensory images and road-tested prompts to stimulate her students' best work. Her writing has appeared in Raleigh's News and Observer, Soundings Review, The Pedestal Magazine, and in numerous journals and anthologies. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the North Carolina Writers' Network. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two children. Visit her website: www.aliceosborn.com. |
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