January 2 is National Science Fiction Day, and so we’re thinking about the future of our local writers this month. Join us for a unique workshop hosted by former CW President Stanley Trice that transcends genres t0 explore the possibilities of tomorrow. Together, we’ll foretell what the future holds for Carteret Writers and how we
At our February event, love meets language, and storytelling takes a romantic turn. But don't worry, whether you write romance, thrillers, fantasy, or non-fiction, the writing workshop will offer something for writers across a range of interests and experience. Writers of all backgrounds will hone their skills to infuse their work with emotional depth, relatable
Join Carteret Writers this March to celebrate Small Press Month. Whether you're an aspiring author or an experienced writer looking for fresh publishing avenues, this event offers a rare opportunity to learn from those who know the world of small press intimately. Understand the benefits of partnering with a small press, including personalized attention, creative
Join us in celebrating the beauty, depth, and diversity of poetry. Expect a workshop let by Carteret Writers member poet Franco Pagnucci and New Bern poet Suzanne "Coco" Cockerille of Shiny Butter Blog, an open mic poetry reading, and time to mingle with fellow poetry lovers, exchange ideas, and discover new inspirations. Our National Poetry
Join us for the final Carteret Writers social of the 2023-2024 season and the final flourish of your current CW Board before we hand over the reins to a brand new board! At this special gathering, we'll celebrate our new board members before our annual summer break. Don't miss the chance to share your voice
Hello Members and Prospective Members - We are returning from summer break, excited to see new and familiar faces. All are welcome! On Wednesday August 21st from 4-6pm, please join us at Reeds Coffee in downtown Morehead City. Bring your head! A head full of ideas for the next two years and a head for
Hello Members and Prospective Members – We are excited to see new and familiar faces on Wednesday September 18th from 4-6pm at Reeds Coffee in downtown Morehead City. Local author and Emerald Isle Books owner Curt Finch will speak about publishing and the book business, and we will have time to read and socialize. All
Join Carteret Writers at Reed's Coffee in downtown Morehead City from 4-6pm on October 16th for our monthly meet-up. Emily Saunders from Elysian Players will discuss the one-act play competition and playwriting, then we will give feedback in small genre-targeted groups. Please bring a piece of writing you would like critiqued (option to print five
Wordsgiving is back! Join us Wednesday November 20th from 4-6pm at Spoondrift, located within the Bogue Banks Public Library building in Pine Knoll Shores (beside the fire/police station). We will have a potluck, so bring your favorite dish. We will set up food in the Library Art Gallery, load plates of yummy goodness, and meet
Let's celebrate a year of writing together December 18th from 4-6pm at Clawson's Restaurant on the Beaufort waterfront. We will be in the private back room, with a community poem activity and a white elephant gift exchange. Bring a WRAPPED BOOK to give, and receive one in return! We will be able to order food
On Wednesday, January 15th, Carteret Writers will participate in a Zoom workshop with Shuly Cawood. Cawood has published books in multiple genres and leads several online workshops. We will be participating in a version of Cawood's "Let’s Write Together" workshop, targeted to our group. The plan is to meet in person and participate together, having
Our February meet-up will occur on Wednesday, 2/19 from 4-6pm at Clawson's Restaurant in Beaufort. We will participate in a Carteret Critique, passing our work to fellow writers for feedback, using constructive critique guidelines. Please bring 3-5 pages of work, stapled or otherwise attached together. Each reviewer will spend fifteen minutes on a piece of
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