The North Carolina Writers’ Network 2021 Fall Conference runs November 19-21 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham/RTP. We’re thrilled to offer a full weekend of classes and programs on the craft and business of writing, including a Keynote Address by NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green; a “Community Journalism” panel sponsored by PEN America; and […]
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2021 PEN America Literary Award Finalists
Friday, February 12, 2021
Each year, the annual PEN America Literary Awards bestow $350,000 to a variety of books across genres. They’ve announced this year’s finalists. Categories include: PEN / Jean Stein Book Award – book-length work of any genre ($75K) PEN Open Book Award – book-length work of any genre by an author of color ($10K) PEN/Robert W. […]
Join Some Literary Frivolity this Sunday
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Writers, you are invited to a party! Literary Frivolity launches 2020 in celebration of the North Carolina literary community, readers, and PEN America members and supporters on Sunday, February 23, at The Pinhook in Durham, 6:30-8:30 pm. Come toast the new year with NC writers, readers, and musical guest Quilla. The evening will feature a […]
Deonna Kelli Sayed Expands Membership Coordinator Role
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
You’ve seen her behind the registration tables at Fall and Spring Conferences; you’ve received encouraging e-mails from her; and maybe you’ve even talked with her on the phone and hung up feeling comforted. Now, you’ll be able to do all that twice as much: the North Carolina Writers’ Network is thrilled to announce that Deonna […]
PEN America Launches NC-Based Chapter
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
This fall, PEN America established six new regional chapters in the United States. Founded in 1922, the esteemed organization has traditionally been associated with the coasts, operating offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Now, chapters have launched in: Austin, Texas Birmingham, Alabama Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Detroit, Michigan The Piedmont Region of […]
PEN America Announces Writing for Justice Fellows
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
PEN America has announed their 2019-2020 Writing for Justice Fellows. These fellowships commission written works of lasting merit that illuminate critical issues related to mass incarceration and catalyze public debate. The eight fellows will be individually paired with a member of the Advisory Board for work on a specific project. Proposed projects include a book-length […]