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Announcing the Carteret Writers Quadrennial Conference lineup
Are you ready to celebrate 40 years of writing with the Carteret Writers community? Join us April 15 for an exciting one-day conference filled with learning, inspiration, and community building. The conference will feature
Herding literary cats: how one Carteret Writers members organized a local writing event
On April 30, the New Bern Farmer's Market will be hosting its second Author's Day at the Market thanks in no small part to our legendary member Sarah Maury Swan. We were so impressed
Eddy Says: Your first hello
The power of politeness: how playing nice in your cover letter can help you succeed in publishing For those of you who’ve not ridden the submissions pony before, for those of you who’ve already wet
What to expect from our 40th birthday celebration
Carteret Writers is turning forty next year. That makes our organization the same age as my high school yearbook, my dusty rose prom dress, my driver’s license, my Kristy McNichol hairstyle, and my intense love
Remembering memoir
Recently, Carteret Writers Veep Emily Carter spoke to a rapt audience at Bogue Banks Library, where she shared her thoughts on defining creative nonfiction, distinguishing between the writing of fiction and nonfiction, and capturing
Falling in love with writing again: ten romance writing prompts
She stared wistfully out over the gray waves washing onto the shore below her window. She was remembering the early days, when her passion was new and wild, when just the thought of clean white
Eddy Says: A word on critique
Congrats to all of you fiction writers getting published out there. For those of you running into walls, here’s help. In this series, pick up one-minute pointers from the Fiction Acquisitions Editor of a NC
What is a DIY website and why would I choose to build one?
Writers can be fiercely independent. They are also occasionally underfunded. Either or both of these facts can influence the decision to build your own website.
Oulipo: Frames and freedoms
In February, we’ll be partnering with the Arts Council of Carteret County to bring the literary arts to Art from the Heart, a popular, annual arts event. On February 4,
What is ekphrastic poetry?
In February, we'll be partnering with the Arts Council of Carteret County to bring the literary arts to Art from the Heart, a popular, annual arts event. On February 4, Carteret Writers members are
