A free gathering of writers of any genre. 

We are Virtual!!

All Writers’ Morning Out  meetings are being held on Zoom.  Zoom links for meetings will be sent to everyone on our mailing list.  If you are not on our mailing list and wish to attend, please email info@writersmorningout.org tell us a bit about yourself and you’ll be included.

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Vampires are Abroad

Congratulations to Stella Fosse on the publication of her new novel Vampires of a Certain Age. Widely available from independent bookstores (try Bookshop.org for delivery anywhere)

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Latest News

June Update

 

June Events

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm – Writers Discuss Craft

Tracy Crow was not feeling well last Tuesday and will host a make-up WDC event. Please join us for an open discussion on the craft writing. This event is open to all writers and offers a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about both the art and business of writing with a true industry expert.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm – Writers Disuss Writing

Please join us to share your accomplishments, questions, anecdotes, and comments as we discuss the craft of writing.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm – Query Letters and Book Proposals

So, what do you really want, dear agent?

Carol Phillips will talk about queries and book proposals: what needs to be included in each and what agents and editors said about them at the NCWN Spring Conference.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm – Writers Discuss Craft

How lucky are we to have TWO events with Tracy Crow this month? Join us for what is always a valuable learning session.

Upcoming Events

July – Speculative Fiction with Michele Tracy Berger

August – Courses, Residency Workshops, Conferences, and MFAs: How Useful Are They?

Past Events

If you did not get a chance to join us for our Reading for Writers event in May, you can access the YouTube recording here.

News from the North Carolina Writers’ Network

Save the Dates:

Squire Summer Writing Workshops 2025  – July 24-27 at Davidson College

2025 Fall Conference – November 7-9 at Wrightsville Beach

 

Is it time to renew your NCWN membership?

Check the top of the NCWN newsletter to see when your membership needs renewal.

Not a Member?

You’re missing out on discounts on Network-sponsored programs and events.

What are you waiting for? Membership is open to writers of all experience levels and genres, across the state and beyond. Join now at https://www.ncwriters.org/.

 

Postscript:

WMO’s programs and meetings are a collaborative effort with Penny Cottrell, Tracy Crow, Tom Dow, Catherine Duncan, George Kauffman, Carol Phillips, and Judith Stanton—plus our ex-officio member and IT wizard, Josh Cottrell—all contributing.

Wishing you all the best in your writing endeavors!

Penny Cottrell, NCWN Regional Rep, Central Piedmont