What makes a good story? What keeps you turning pages? When do you close the book?Join us on November 11 for a discussion on creating compelling stories. We want to hear your ideas, and we hope to stretch your thinking. We’ll spend time looking at successful work and finding keys to compelling storytelling.Whatever your preferred... Continue Reading →
Free NaNoWRiMo Workshop!
Join author and retired educational technology professor Peggy Roblyer for a free workshop on November 8th from 11-12 PM at the Eastgate Library! Peggy will cover all the key steps in writing a memoir, and provide both inspiration and practical tips. Find out more here.
LOVE Stamp, A Novel – available on Amazon
LOVE Stamp, A Novel - available now!
Join us this Saturday for the Author’s Fair!
Come join us at the Downtown Library this Saturday, October 25th!We'll have a table at the Authors’ Fair from 11 - 3, and we'll be doing a special reception to celebrate our new RidgeCut anthology in the main floor auditorium from 12:30 - 2:00. We'll do readings from the anthology, and there will also be... Continue Reading →
Volunteers Needed!
On Saturday, October 25, we'll have a table at the Authors' Fair from 11:00 until 3:00. We could use some folks to help man the CWG table. It'll be a great opportunity to meet other writers and to share the good news about the guild. Join us as we celebrate RidgeCut from 12:30 until 2:00... Continue Reading →
Winners: September Non-Fiction Contest
We are excited to announce the winner of Chattanooga Writers’ Guild’s September Non-Fiction Contest is Patricia Ann Hope with the submission “The Concert,” and second place is John C. Mannone with the submission “A Bright Star.” This month’s theme was “Sweater.” Thanks to all who participated. And thank you to our non-fiction judge, Sherry Poff! First Place: Patricia Ann... Continue Reading →
October Meeting Information
Here's the information you need for our meeting on Tuesday, October 14: Location Details:Building: Gerald McCormick CenterRoom #: MCC 107-109Campus Entrance: WEST EntranceParking Lot: P17 Directions to your location:(MCC) Enter campus through WEST Entrance, take a left at the 2nd stop sign into parking lot, enter building under metal overhang and building name, the rooms... Continue Reading →
October Poetry Contest Open
CWG's call for poetry submissions is now open. Send us your best work by Oct. 31st.
October Meeting
How to Plan a Successful Book Launch 3-2-1 blast off! With a growing interest in self-pubbing—and trad publishers doing less and less to market their midlist titles—authors need to have a marketing plan at the ready when releasing a new book. Speaker Anna Harrington’s presentation is especially helpful for guiding new authors in how to... Continue Reading →
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