A free gathering of writers of any genre. 

 

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

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