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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 All work must be unpublished.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
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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 recom-mendations 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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The Art of Food Writing
Explore the world of food writing with a North Carolina food author.
Debbie Moose is the author of Buttermilk, Wings, Fan Fare, and Deviled Eggs.
North Regional Library - 919-870-4000
Saturday, 11/16, at 2 p.m.
Andrea Wiegl is a food writer for The News & Observer blog Mouthful.
Southeast Regional Library - 919-662-2250
Wednesday, 11/6, at 7 p.m.
East Regional Library - 919-217-5300
Sunday, 11/ 17, at 2 p.m
Amy Rogers is the author of Red Pepper Fudge and Blue Ribbon Biscuits.
West Regional Library - 919-463-8500
Saturday, 11/9, at 10:30 a.m.
Eva Perry Regional Library - 919-387-2100
Saturday, 11/9, at 2 p.m.
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"A Walk Along the Shore for Suicide and Depression Awareness"
The walk has changed so the proceeds stay local to support The Shore Grief Center (the nonprofit I've started and love helping kids and teens through their grief - any type of death).
The details:
* Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013
* Time: Check in and Remembrance activities begin at 12:30
* Walk time: 2:00 pm
* Loc: Starting and ending location is Patterson Hall on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (120 Wingate St.).
* Route: 3 miles walking through the campus, then quaint downtown Wake Forest and return via North Main St. You'll love it!
* Cost: $30 (adult) $20 (teens) includes a collectible T-shirt (new designs each year! 2013 design is at the top of this email.)
Walk logo attached (designed by a Living Arts College student!)
To learn more about The Shore Grief Center, visit HERE |
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Photo by David Williams
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Did y'all have a spookylicious Halloween? The weather was perfect here in NC. I was Lady Melisandre from Game of Thrones, my daughter was a zombie and my son a devil. Erin ended up scaring all of the children and in fact her photo is too vile for this family-friendly newsletter.
As many of you know, November is National Novel Writing Month--you have 30 days to write 50,000 words of your novel, so you'll be writing about 1,677 words a day. Email me if you're doing the NaNoWriMo Challenge and if not, I still want to know what you're working on this month. I'll pick a winner from the entries for the drawing. This month's winner is Karissa Sluss who went as Flo from Progressive insurance for Halloween. Congrats, Karissa!
This month also marks the beginning of my new Reiki practice. I have been learning and practicing Reiki for over two years under the guidance of Master Reiki Teacher Dr. Barnsley Brown and now I'm a master practitioner. So what's Reiki?
Reiki is an ancient Japanese natural healing method that promotes balance and wellness. Reiki, applied with the hands by an attuned practitioner (you leave your clothes on, shoes off), addresses all levels of well-being on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. It is highly effective for reducing stress, tension and pain, and for promoting specific healing on the self and others.
I'm now accepting clients for my Reiki practice at Triangle Massage Partners at 8384 Six Forks Rd, Suite 203. I use the powerful energy of Reiki to empower the creativity of writers, musicians, and visual artists. I'm booking now for one-hour Reiki sessions and check out my November special below.
I'm teaching poetry this month through the nuLimina Center and in January back by popular demand, is my Memoir, The Next Level, which will run six Thursdays from Jan. 16 to Feb. 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Center for Excellence in Raleigh. Here's the Live Registration Link so you can book now and save on the Early Bird special and even more by booking today (see coupon offer at the end of this newsletter).
For fun and exercise, I've started taking Irish dance classes with theRince (pronounced Rin-ka) Go Halainn School of Irish Dance in N Raleigh. Our next performance will be Sunday Nov 24 at 6:30pm at Tir Na Nog, downtown Raleigh. Join us for a cup of cheer and dance!
 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.
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Dream It, Do it: 2nd Annual Women's Writing Retreat with Alice Osborn
Location: Bend of Ivy Lodge, Marshall, NC outside of Asheville 3717 Bend of Ivy Rd. Marshall, NC 28753
www.bendofivylodge.com
Friday -Monday August 8-11, 2014 4-Day, 3-Night Retreat!
EARLY BIRD RATE: $250 Deposit in 2013 and $400 in 2014 ($650, savings of $150) if you act now before Dec. 31, 2013. (Reg. $800, all inclusive)
 Immerse yourself in a weekend of writing without interruption in the mountains of Western Carolina. This is your answer to, "I'll write when I can find the time!" Come and fulfill your purpose, which is to write. Empowered women are powerful writers-grab your power so you can dream and accomplish your dreams of writing your story! Together over the course of this weekend, we'll delve into our stories of defining moments, healing and self discovery. This is called "Living the Writing Life!" There'll be plenty of time for reflection and individual writing during the day, and on Saturday night we'll share our work over  marshmallows and fellowship. Bend of Ivy Lodge is an intimate retreat setting surrounded by woods, rivers and streams that will foster community and creativity. Relax by the waterfall, hear the call of herons and walk the many trails on the converted tobacco farm property.
Participation limited to 15 women writers of any genre and experience. (There was a cancellation list last year!)
If you haven't already worked with Alice, please submit a two-page writing sample with your registration to Alice Osborn to best accommodate your experience at this retreat. You'll be treated to eight organic meals and snacks. Bring your hearts, your pens and paper. All writers receive a 10-minute consult with Alice Osborn. |
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 Things don't just happen in fiction. What happens must grow out of the characters' wants and resources.
Characters mention the weather only if it is relevant.
During the writing process, give each main character a temporary name describing that character's primary feature.
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Wake County Open Mics
Royal Bean Coffee House (Literary Open Mic)
1st Thurs of every month
Next one is Thurs Nov 7th
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 Nov 21st
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 Nov 26th
4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm
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November Events and Programs! |
Women's Creative Breakthrough Package with Coaches Elaine Bayless and Alice Osborn
Location for Reiki sessions only: 8384 Six Forks Road, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC 27615 (within Triangle Massage Partners)
This package includes 6 coaching sessions with Elaine and 3 Reiki Sessions with Alice (all 1 hour long)
FALL SPECIAL 2013 Fee: $449 (Regular price is $999=year-end savings of $550)
Special ends 12/31/13
 Do you feel like you never have any time for yourself? That it's always go, go go? You do have a creative side-but it hasn't seen the light of day for a long, long time. Take a break from giving out to others and nurture your own gifts for a change! In the Creative Breakthrough Package, Coach Elaine Bayless of InSpire Coaching ( http://www.soulcourse.com) will help you uncover hidden obstacles and blocks in order to breakthrough to creativity. Using questions and other tools, Elaine empowers her clients to uncover what they already know and gives them permission to do it. Master and Coach Alice Osborn ( http://aliceosborn.com) of Write from the Inside Out will help you tap into your intuition and creativity through your included Reiki sessions. Reiki is an ancient natural healing method that promotes balance and wellness. Reiki, applied with the hands by an attuned practitioner, addresses all levels of well-being on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. It is highly effective for reducing stress, tension and pain, and for promoting specific healing on the self and others. Stop putting your life on hold-take advantage of the Creative Breakthrough Package today! Open to all women seeking more peace and creativity in their lives. Questions? Call 919-971-9414. The 2013 NC Writers' Network Fall Conference in Wrightsville Beach
Location: Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 North Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC Friday, Nov 15 - Sunday, Nov 17, 2013Registration starts at $250 (Member Rate) Registration:Click HereThe Fall NCWN Conference attracts hundreds of writers from around the country and provides a weekend full of activities that include a luncheon, an annual banquet, readings, workshop tracks in several genres, open mic sessions, and an exhibit hall packed with literary organizations, presses, and publishers. Conference faculty includes professional writers from North Carolina and beyond. Wilmington resident Clyde Edgerton will give the Keynote Address. NCWN Board member Alice Osborn will be serving on the critique service and marketing mart teams. Poetry from the Inside Out with Alice Osborn
Location: The nuLimina Center, MacGregor Park, 107 Edinburgh South Dr, #109, Cary, NC 27511Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Time: 7-8:30pmFee: $29 Registration:Click Here
Let's make learning how to create poems fun again! All participants will leave with several poems in this creative, yet casual atmosphere. Using many classic and contemporary poems as inspiration, Alice's road-tested, fun prompts will help you generate memorable poetry using ALL of your senses. You'll also use food, colors, and music to jumpstart your creativity. We welcome writers at all levels and experiences.
Wonderland Book Club reads Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
Co-sponsored by the NC Writers Network
Location: Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Dr. Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609
Friday, November 22, 2013 Time: 10:00-noon RSVP:Click HereJoin us on the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination to  discuss Killing Kennedy, a gripping narrative about the shocking assassination that changed the course of American history. A page-turner from beginning to end, this book chronicles both the heroism and deceit of Camelot, bringing this chapter of U.S. history to vivid life. Find more info about Wonderland at: Intro to Comedy Writing with Alice Osborn
Location: The nuLimina Center, MacGregor Park, 107 Edinburgh South Dr, #109, Cary, NC 27511Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Time: 7-8:30pmFee: $29Registration:Click Here
Writing memorable comedy can be so rewarding and so terrifying all at the same time. Getting folks to laugh exposes the author to fear and anxiety, but usually these risks are worth the reward! In this class with experienced author, editor and humorist Alice Osborn, you'll learn basic comedy writing: the rule of 3s, timing, detail, absurdity and acute observation. Alice learned that once she injected humor into her writing, more people liked her work-imagine that! We welcome anyone who wants to liven up their prose or poetry. All writers at all levels of experience are welcome.
Blogging to Build Your Business with Blogger Entrepreneurs Dave Baldwin and Alice Osborn
Location: Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Dr. Ste. 106 Raleigh NC Friday, Jan 10, 2014 Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Refreshments served Fee: $99To Register:
If you own your own business and you're not blogging, you are missing a huge opportunity. However, blogging is a misunderstood phenomenon. In order to reap the benefits of blogging, it's essential to understand the true purpose of a blog, integrate blogging into your selling process and ensure a steady flow of topics to keep your audience engaged. Blogging is not rocket science, but it does require discipline and a consistent practice to keep your creative juices flowing. Seasoned bloggers and entrepreneurs Alice Osborn and Dave Baldwin will be sharing their secrets for building and keeping up a successful blog year after year even if you don't like to write! Come prepared for an action-packed and fun-filled session. If you are serious about taking your business to the next level and you'd like to explore how blogging can help you accomplish your goals in 2014, come join us and be ready to leave with an action plan! Memoir: The Next Level with Alice Osborn
**See Special Savings Offer Below!** Location: Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Dr. Ste. 106 Raleigh NC 27609Thursday, Jan 16 to Thursday, Feb 20, 2014 (Class meets for 6 Thursdays)Time: 11:30am-1:30pm-Bring your lunch!Tuition: Early Bird $149 (Till Dec 31st)/ $200 AfterAdditional editing package is $250, Tuition includes two 10-min accountability phone chats.Registration: Click Here
Have you completed Alice's Beginning Memoir Workshop Series and wish to continue? Or have you started working on your memoir and now wonder what is the next step? Get on track with Memoir: The Next Level with Alice Osborn where you'll have in-class writing exercises and feedback to help you construct your memoir and build upon your foundation. Move forward in the direction you want to go by creating a memoir that will dazzle your readers. This class is best-suited for writers who have previous writing experience or who have been working on their memoirs. Participants bring their own lunch and there'll be a half hour lunch break. Your tuition includes two 10-min accountability phone chats and if you'd like Alice to edit your memoir pages during the class, consider purchasing the $250 editing package (valued at $800).
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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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Get 1 hour of Reiki at $60 (reg. $75)
with Alice at Triangle Massage Partners at 8384 Six Forks Rd,
Suite 203.
Have a creative block? Feeling stressed and motivated? I can help!
Email me at alice@aliceosborn.com or call 919-971-9414 to schedule
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It's BACK! Alice's 6-weeklong memoir class, starting Thurs. Jan 16th from 11:30-am-1:30pm and if you book your seat now, you save an instant $50 (the class fee goes up from $99 to $149 as of Dec 1st). Register HERE
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