Applause!!
Congratulations, Nancy!
Nancy Willard’s “Alien” was published by Potato Soup Journal. Her “Wherever You Go” won Honorable Mention in the Doris Betts Fiction Contest. Read what the
Congratulations, Pat!
How did the dog become man’s best friend? Celebrated anthropologist Pat Shipman unearths the mysterious origins of the unique partnership that rewrote the history of
Congratulations, Sandra!
Sandra Fischer has released Every Day is Christmas, a book of Christmas stories for everyone – some true, some imagined – and all beautifully illustrated
Congratulations, Stella!
Stella Fosse (aka Jody Savage) launched her new book, Brilliant Charming Bastard, on October 29 to rave reviews! Check them out here. And, pick up
Congratulations, Sandra!
Sandra Fisher’s “Fine” won our 2021 One-Syllable Ulta Flash Fiction contest. To read her story, click on the Ultra Flash Fiction heading, above.
Congratulations Lisa!
“Musings On Perfection Inspired by Jane Austen” by Lisa Baron is included in Jane Austen: An Anthology of Thoughts & Opinions. edited by Arlene Bice.
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Why, oh why, was your manuscript rejected?
Last month’s Slush Pile was another inspiring, interesting, and informative session, filled with praise for work well done and suggestions to make work better.
So, you want to self-publish your manuscript—
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Introduction to Literary Genres
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Social Media Primer
Writers’ Morning Out May, 15 2021 Panel Discussion on Social Media Summary by Jody Savage Moderator Carol Phillips convened this panel discussion on the
WMO Events
Note:
Until further notice, all WMO meetings will be held on Zoom. Zoom links will be sent the day before the event to those on our
November 13: Writers Discuss Writing
With Carol Phillips. Join other writers to talk about what you are writing and discuss questions and concerns you have about your own work, about
November 20: WMO Cancelled
Attend the North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference — in-person or online!
November 30: Writers Discuss Craft
Canceled because of the holidays. The next craft discussion will be by January 25, 2022.