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Sunday, 10 February 2008 17:38

 

The Network's Mission

The North Carolina Writers' Network connects, promotes, and serves the writers of this state.  We provide education in the craft and business of writing, opportunities for recognition and critique of literary work, resources for writers at all stages of development, support for and advocacy of the literary heritage of North Carolina, and a community for those who write.  The North Carolina Writers’ Network believes that writing is necessary both for self-expression and a healthy community, that well-written words can connect people across time and distance, and that the deeply satisfying experiences of writing and reading should be available to everyone.

 

A Statement of Belief

We believe that writing is necessary both for self-expression and community spirit, that well-written words can connect people across time and distance, and that the deeply satisfying experiences of writing and reading should be available to everyone.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 May 2011 22:18
 

Hat's Off!

 

Hats Off! to poets Alice Osborn and Jane Shlensky, who were both finalists in two award categories in the 2011 Poetry Council of North Carolina Awards. Alice placed Third in the Charles Shull (traditional poetry) category with her poem "Featured Reader," and received an Honorable Mention in the James Larkin Pearson (free verse) category for her poem, "The Lesbians Next Door." Meanwhile, Jane Shlensky placed Third in the Gladys Owings Hughes Heritage category (free verse) for her poem, "The Museum of Broken Things," and received an Honorable Mention in the Ellen Johnston-Hale category (humorous verse) for her poem, "Patience."

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Upcoming Readings & Events

Sat, Feb 4th, @12:00pm - 02:00PM
Anne Clinard Barnhill Reading
Sat, Feb 4th, @1:00pm - 04:00PM
Rose Senehi Reading
Sat, Feb 4th, @1:00pm - 02:00PM
NCWN Wilson County Meet and Greet and Informational Meeting
Sun, Feb 5th, @2:00pm - 04:00PM
Megan M. Cutter Exhibit
Tue, Feb 7th, @7:00pm - 09:00PM
Alan Shapiro Reading