Good writing often involves vivid descriptions of sensory input. Join us for a writing exercise where we'll explore color and the impact that it has on our experience of the world. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Sunday meeting, please do not sign up for this meeting.
Good writing often involves vivid descriptions of sensory input. Join us for a writing exercise where we'll explore color and the impact that it has on our experience of the world. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Tuesday meeting, please do not sign up for this meeting.
Planets, stars, and other objects in space are an enduring source of fascination, so it’s no wonder so many stories have been told about them. Join us for a writing exercise where we’ll draw inspiration from these celestial objects to tell our own stories. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Sunday meeting,…
Planets, stars, and other objects in space are an enduring source of fascination, so it’s no wonder so many stories have been told about them. Join us for a writing exercise where we’ll draw inspiration from these celestial objects to tell our own stories. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Tuesday meeting,…
Join fellow writers and a representative of the NC Writers' Network for a night of productive critique! Bring 3 or fewer pages of prose or poetry to receive feedback in small groups, then offer your own feedback to other writers in return. If possible, please bring a printed copy of your work. Registration is requested.
April is National Poetry Month, and we're going to celebrate it! Join us at this month's meeting of the Oberlin Writers' Group for a blackout poetry exercise. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Sunday session, please do not sign up for this session.
April is National Poetry Month, and we're going to celebrate it! Join us at this month's meeting of the Oberlin Writers' Group for a blackout poetry exercise. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Tuesday session, please do not sign up for this session.
Come join fellow writers for a literary open mic! Participants will have up to four minutes each to read their writing aloud, whether it be short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or anything in between. If you don't wish to read, feel free to simply enjoy the performances. Registration is requested for those planning to read.
Join us for a conversation with novelist and NC State professor Elaine Neil Orr, author of Dancing Woman. Elaine will discuss her personal relationship to the content of the Nigeria-set novel, her research process, and what we learn by bringing apparently disparate cultures into contact in fiction. She’ll also give a brief reading from her…
There is an undeniable uniqueness to how the Southern voice approaches narrative poetry—intertwining stories, rhythm, and lived experiences. Dasan Ahanu will explore this uniqueness while sharing poems from his three latest collections: Shackled Freedom, Month of Sundays, and Concrete Jungle Allegories. He will discuss how his writing seeks to carry on the legacy of Southern…
Many people enjoy cafes, and writers are no exception. They offer atmosphere, company, and inspiration, all of which are helpful for the writing process. Join us for a writing exercise where we'll make use of cafe-themed ideas and imagery. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Sunday session, please do not sign up…
Many people enjoy cafes, and writers are no exception. They offer atmosphere, company, and inspiration, all of which are helpful for the writing process. Join us for a writing exercise where we'll make use of cafe-themed ideas and imagery. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Tuesday session, please do not sign up…
