Barbara Presnell's latest book is Otherwise, I'm Fine: A Memoir, published this spring by the University of South Carolina Press. It's her …
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2025 Student Contest Winners
Congratulations Alamance County Student Writers! The Burlington Writers Club annually sponsors the Student Writing Contest to recognize …
Member Readings 5/10/25
Bring a short piece to read to the group, talk with fellow members, and enjoy some light refreshments as we say, “Hello, Summer!” When: …
Humanizing our Villains w/ Valerie Nieman 4/12/25
Valerie Neiman, a local Reidsville author, was born in West Virginia. She will talk with us about humanizing our villains. A short business …
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Traveling Through Our Literary Landscape w/ Jaki Shelton Green 3/8/25
Jaki Shelton Green, ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina appointed in 2018, is the first African American and third woman to be appointed …
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So, You Want to Build a World w/ James Maxstadt 2/8/25
James is a Burlington author with quite the full CV. He just recently released Dragon Realms: Order and Chaos. He has written five other …
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Narrative Poetry w/ Steve Cushman 1/25/25
Bring a bag lunch and join us! Steve Cushman, a local poet and novelist, will present a workshop on Narrative Poetry. We'll have a lunch …
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2025 Poetry Stroll
Entry Forms: Download and fill out in PDF Official Entry and Release Form - EnglishFormulario Oficial de Entrada y Autorizaciones - …
Postponed: Jan. 11 Workshop
Due to inclement weather, the January 11 workshop with poet and novelist Steve Cushman is postponed. Please check back for the rescheduled …
