Charlotte Writers Club, March 15, 2022
Meeting Recap:
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On Tuesday evening, chat was lively on Zoom and at the Tyvola Senior Center.
On site, sixteen got to know each other better during social time and 29 Zoomed in. We welcomed four new members online and on site, we connected with a new author, got better acquainted with new members and a newcomer to Charlotte. We also welcomed back long-time members we haven't seen for awhile.
CWC took another step forward into the technical world--unveiling a spiffy new projector and adding microphones to the original the immediate past president, Debra S. Wallin, brings to meetings and we use for Open Mic Night.
A big thank you to Dave Collins and John McGillicuddy for their time finding and testing equipment. to Candi and her senior center staff and Debra for overseeing the tech portion of the meeting on site while Axel Dahlberg made sure we were on the same page with our members and guests online.
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Month Number Three of CWC's 100th Year!
President Caroline Kane Kenna recognized new members & guests. She announced that meetings in April and May will begin at 6:45 pm because agendas for both months will include speakers and celebrating contest winners.
Caroline and David Collins,VP/President Elect announced plans for the May 22nd Centennial Sunday, Workshop & Gala, at the Mint on Randolph Road, Charlotte.
- Workshop, in Levy Forum, 4:30-6 pm, Ruth Moose on the short story and her CWC story, free for CWC members. $40 for non members, priming us for the evening festivities.
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Gala, 6-9 pm. in the Atrium. Tickets are $30 per person and includes: music and conversation, noshes and drinks while perusing items from the vault—and other surprises, before our keynoter Dannye Romine Powell speaks.
- Parking is free, access to the building is easy and you'll take home a YTD memento (champagne glass or mug) commemorating this grand affair. Bring your spouse or a friend and party like writers do!
Members can attend the workshop without staying for the gala but we hope you'll be at the Mint for both. Workshop registration and Gala ticket sales will open soon. Save your seat for the workshop, purchase Gala tickets separately. Watch the website and newsletters for more.
Darrell Horwitz, current Contest Chair on the Advisory Board spoke briefly about what he has learned in this role--He is stepping down in June. Contact him at Contests or through the Member Directory if you are interested in helping us with this program.
Caroline thanked the volunteers on the leadership team: new members, Lisa Otter Rose, our next treasurer and new program team Judy Hovis, Elizabeth Gaines, Erin Van Dreason for answering the call to serve the club. She reminded everyone that since the days of founder A.L Kimball all club leaders have been volunteers she encouraged members to consider their skill sets and to donate a year (or two of time) to this writing community.
We Need You for 2022-2023 & Beyond!
On the executive board, Secretary & VP/President Elect
Other openings on the advisory board:
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Webmaster and/or a tech team. Work with Blair Peery. Debra will consult. Contact Debra or Blair through the member directory with questions.
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co-workshop post to work with Anshu Gupta, contact her with questions,
- Social media/publicity/marketing team,
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Critique Groups Coordinator, contact Caroline for more on these opportunities to serve.
Find descriptions of these positions in the Policies & Procedures
To use the Member Directory first log on Here and scroll down to the directory.
We Celebrated During Member Announcements
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New member Laura's just published book, Hope is on the Horizon.
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Cherie and John who have personal stories in Curious Stuff. The 6th Anthology of personal stories, is due out soon. It is published by the Personal Story Publishing Project, Randell Jones, one of our members.
Way to Go Y'all!
Reminder:
Featured in the mid-March "We've Got You Covered" 4 firsts:
poetry book for Chris Arvidson,The House Inside My Head. memoirs, Sherry O'Neill, Strong in the Broken Places, Teresa G. S. Taylor, From Africa to the American West and Landis Wade, legal thriller,
Deadly Declarations.
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Our Featured Speaker Michelle Icard
On Site & Online!
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The necessity for research will reveal itself as you write," Michelle Icard, is the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen and Middle School Makeover" with book three in the works.
Visit the CWC Recap Page for pictures & context and to find out why you should read your piece in the voice of your middle school nemesis.
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Bonus! A recording of Michelle's talk will be available for limited time through the magic of Zoom. Please contact Caroline at President
to receive a You/tube link
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The Next Meeting: Begins at 6:45 pm |
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On April 19th
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Lea Graham
& the winners of our 2022 Poetry Contest
We will be online and on site again for this meeting. Zoomers please RSVP to receive your link for this meeting.
Planning to Join us on site? Look for the Logo and Meet Us at 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte in the Tyvola Senior Center. Click the image above to get directions. Join us by 6:30 pm. The meeting begins at 6:45 pm.
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Club News & Announcements |
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Registration is Open for Our Next Virtual Workshop & Seats are Going Fast!
Publishing, Platform & Publicity:
What Every Writer Should Know
The Literary Lobbyist Dawn Michelle Hardy leads this workshop via Zoom on Saturday April 23, 1 to 3:30 pm.
This is the second in our series--free to members–workshops marking our centennial. ($40 for non-members). Learn more about our presenter online and her topic at CWC Workshops.
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Members: Are You Looking for a Critique Group?
NEW peer review groups are forming in person and online.
- Dilworth: Mixed Genre group
- Plaza Midwood: Newcomers to the club--non-genre specific
- Gaston County (but the leader is willing travel) Prose/ Fiction group
And we have a member looking for support from online fiction group
- Children's/picture book writer looking to connect with those of like genre.
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Join Us for this Community Conversation on April 21st |
Each panelist will share the power of story in the lives of refugees and immigrants by referring to experiences and insights from their lives and their family’s lives.
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Zoom with Tiffany on Monday April 11
Give Your Muse Some Love!
The Social Write In is back on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Tiffany Grantham provides prompts, keeps time and volunteers share their pieces. Please, Sign Up Here to receive your new Zoom link.
Check it out! You'll want to make this monthly writing time a habit!
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The 2022 Elizabeth Simpson Smith Short Story Contest Is Closed!
Thank you for your submissions. Your entries are in the hands of our judge, Bryn Chancellor. Winners will be announced and the top 3 will share snippets of their pieces on May 17th.
In April, Contests chair Darrell Horwitz will announce the winners of the 2022 CWC Poetry Contest and the top three will be in the house to receive their prizes and read their winning poems. Thank you David Radavich for judging this years contest.
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In Huntersville:
Waterbean Poetry Night at the Mic
Wednesday, March 23rd Featured Poets:
Bill Griffin & Lynn Farmer
an Open Mic folllows the featured readers.
Bring a Friend and a Poem to Share
Click the flyer to learn more.
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Central Piedmont Community College's 28th
celebration of arts, literature, students, and all things CPCC
April 11 - Irene Blair Honeycutt Legacy Award:
poet Larry Sorkin and The Bechtler Ensemble Tanja Bechtler and Robert Texerira
April 14 - Irene Blair Honeycutt Distinguished Lecturer:
Juan Felipe Herrera. The 21st Poet Laureate of the United States (2015-2016) and the first Latino to hold the position. Herrera is the author of thirty books, including collections of poetry, prose, short stories, young adult novels and picture books for children.
Click the Sensoria logo to learn more about the events above and more planned for April at CPCC's campuses across the metro area.
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Call for Art and Poetry for The Kakalak 2023 Contest
Deadline to enter is
May 30, 2022.
Click the image for guidelines & to submit.
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Support Our Members & Community Partners
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Charlotte Lit:
Co-founders are CWC members Kathie Collins & Paul Reali. Click the image to visit the website.
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250+ Episodes and Counting
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Click on the image to see what host and creator of CRP and CWC member Landis Wade has lined up for the rest of March. Here for what's coming next month.
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The Personal Story Project & Six-minute Story Podcast |
Click the image to learn more about the 7th call for personal stories open until June 30th. Twists and Turns, is the next anthology CWC member Randell Jones is putting together to be released this fall.
Coming Soon! Anthology number 6, Curious Stuff.
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Registration is Open
for the 2022 Spring Conference, on Saturday April 23,
at UNC-Greensboro and Online
Click on the logo to learn more & sign up.
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Spots are still open for Friday night March 25th. Members Register Here to practice reading your work to an audience.
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Our Open Mic Night
Is the 4th Friday Of the Month
LIVE & In Person
at Mugs Coffee, Charlotte
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Join the fun at the next one
on Friday March 25th You don't have to register to spend an evening listening to fellow members reading their work. Our mic is covered, please wear your mask.
Mugs Coffee, 5126 Park Road, Charlotte is in the Park Selwyn Terrace Shopping Center. Charlotte, NC
Check who is reading at our
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Charlotte Writers Club entitles you to participate in workshops, critique groups, contests, and guest speaker programs. The cost is a modest $35 per year for individuals and $20 for students.
We welcome all writers in all genres and forms to join our Charlotte-area literary community. Your membership in the Charlotte Writers' Club helps support writers, readers, and literacy at a critical time in our nation's and our city's history.
To Join or Renew click this Membership Link and follow the instructions.
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Charlotte Writers Club PO Box 220954, Charlotte NC 28222
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writers and keep up with the club offerings.
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