Member Jenna Ziegler is proud to announce that her debut poetry book, The Bones Settling, has been released by Walnut Street Publishing. The Bones Settling is a lyrical collection that explores grief and hope, longing and love through the lens of living with chronic illness. It is a companion for seasons of loss, nostalgia, and resilience,... Continue Reading →

We're excited to announce member readings for our February meeting on Tuesday, February 10. We are inviting members to read from any of their published works. These may be book excerpts or short pieces from journals or anthologies.When you email us with your desire to read, please let us know if you will have books to... Continue Reading →

A quick reminder that our Christmas Potluck is next Tuesday, December 9 at 6PM!Plan to attend the annual CWG Holiday party and potluck. Here is the link for food sign-upWe’ll enjoy sharing a meal, participating in writing-related games and having a book exchange. Bring a book you are willing to give away. You’ll get to... Continue Reading →

Had I a Dove, Appalachian Poets on the Helene Flood, edited by Hilda Downer, is an American Writing Award Winner in the category of Poetry Anthology and an American Writing Award Finalist in the category of Nonfiction Anthology.CWG members Pat Hope and Sherry Poff are two of the 99 poets with work in this anthology. All of the proceeds from... Continue Reading →

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 →

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.