When Anne Sexton began therapy, her therapist recommended that she try writing poetry to deal with depression. She did so and within three …
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Constructing a Novel with Valerie Nieman 2/11/23
Are You a Plotter or Pantser? How do you construct a novel? The techniques are as varied as the writers themselves. Valerie will discuss …
Calling all Writers!
Submit to the Alamance County Poetry Stroll! Deadline: January 29, 2023Submit entry to: alamancewriters@gmail.com Download entry form …
Dialogue: More Than Just Words with Becky Scarlett 1/14/23
What is the purpose of dialogue in the written word? What makes some scenes with dialogue authentic while others are boring, tedious, or …
Members to Read at Experience Christmas with Alamance Arts
The Alamance Arts Council is going all out this year for their Experience Christmas with Alamance Arts event. November 18 thru December 23, …
Write What You Know: Turning your Life into Poems with Chris Abbate 11/12/22
[*Please note the change in location for this meeting. See below for details.] The people and experiences in our lives are rich in poetic …
2023 Student Writing Contest
Calling all student writers! Alamance County, NC students in grades 3-12, do you like writing stories or poetry? Great! Enter the 2023 …
Creating Narrative Tension with Cassie Kercher 10/8/22
Cassie Kircher, professor of English at Elon University, will present a workshop on Creating Narrative Tension. Among other craft elements, …
Poetry and Art Exhibit 9/17/22
The Burlington Writers Club has partnered with the Burlington Artists League to present an exhibit of poetry and art. BWC poets submitted …