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Non-Fiction Group
The non-fiction group will meet this Monday, November 24, at 7:00. The meeting has changed from Tuesday to Monday this month due to Thanksgiving. We will be at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Shallowford Road. Contact Sherry Poff with questions. poffmeister@comcast.net She also likes to know if you have something to share with the group.
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Guide to Literary Agents Writers Digest Blog
The best of the best. This Blog should be on your MUST READ list.
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/
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Job Openings still Available
Play writers pay attention ---- Chattanooga Theatre Centre is looking fora House Manager. House Managers are in charge for one performance;responsibilities include supervising ushers and overseeing concessions sales. Compensation is two complimentary tickets. Ushers see the play at no charge on the night/afternoon that they take tickets and assist with concession sales. If interested contact Susan Brandenburgsbrand525@bellsouth.net
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POETS and WRITERS Contest
Don't forget to submit that poem or novel to a national contest that is only for Tennessee Writers.
- Must have lived in Tennessee for two years
- No more than one book published in genre
- Both Poetry and fiction categories
- Official Application must accompany all manuscripts.
- Application must be postmarked no later than December 1st 2008
- No application fee, \
Complete PDF with guidelines and application at: http://www.pw.org/files/WEXApplication08.pdf
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Shane Berryhill to have Book Signing
Shane will be signing books at the new Barnes & Noble at Hamilton Place Mall this Saturday, 11/22/08, beginning at 2 PM. Love 'im or hate 'im, TV/Radio personality Glenn Beck will also be there signing copies of his holiday tale, The Christmas Sweater, along with Chattanooga's own Susan Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, the tale of a Ringgold, GA woman's pursuit of her dreams.
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Are You a New Writer in Chattanooga
Looking for a quick overview of everything about Writers in Chattanooga. You might check out this great site run by Chattanooga State. http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/Humanities/RWC/creative.asp
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Of Interest to Poets
If you want to know more about being a poet before you start being a poet you might want to check out this web site. http://www.poets.org/state.php/varState/TN
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Best Idea Four Members Have Done Recently
Reggie Jay, Wendy Brown, Nansy Grill and Marsha Brantley have created a group blog (grog) that compliments their small critique group in Cleveland. They would like to invite members of the Chattanooga Writers Guild to view the new grog and leave a comment. http://thunderrockwriters.com/default.aspx
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Feed Your Brain
Poetry readings at Mocha Joe's Bistro in St. Elmo now have a presence on facebook. Join the Feed Your Brain group for updates. Their next reading is Saturday, January 10, 7:00 PM, and will be offered on the second Saturday of each month. (February 14 will be a valentines day special reading.)
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Barnes and Noble Open Mic
KB Ballentine's open mic at Barnes and Noble is on hiatus until January. The event will resume at the new Barnes and Noble store on the last Friday of each month.
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Holiday In St. Elmo
A new arts and music festival in St. Elmo will be taking place in the Historic St. Elmo business district at the foot of Lookout Mountain on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Christmas Party December 9th
East Ridge Community Center
Information to follow
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Dues are Due Annual $25
Mail to Chattanooga Writers Guild , P. O. Box 3087, Chattanooga, Tn 37404
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Notices for Newsletter
Send information to: cwg@chattanoogawritersguild.org with NEWSLETTER in the subject line.
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