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From Virtual to Vibrant: Maximizing Online Reach and Local Engagement in Your Author Platform

Carteret Community College 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC, United States

From Virtual to Vibrant is a four-evening course designed to support writers in building a strong online and in-person presence. Having an author platform is essential for connecting with readers, expanding your reach, and establishing your brand. This course will explore effective strategies and practical techniques for developing a robust online presence through social media,

$58

Back to School: Crafting Your Writer Brand

Morehead City Train Depot 1001 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC, United States

Save the date for our exciting "Back to School" event on August 17, 2023, from 4-6 PM! This event is all about helping you showcase your unique voice and style. Get ready to take your writing career to the next level using insights from our guest speaker. Stay tuned for an announcement of the speaker's

The Artist’s Way with Jen Heironimus

Online

On September 2, our Treasurer Jennifer Heironimus will begin guiding us through Julia Cameron’s legendary book The Artist’s Way using our new forum technology. The Artist’s Way is a 12-week course in creativity that includes writing daily morning pages, taking yourself on a weekly artist date, and exploring your own unique artistic process. Register now

Fear Factor: Decoding the Psychology at Work in Horror Writing

Carteret Community College 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC, United States

Fear Factor is a four-class course that explores the enigmatic art of injecting fear into fiction. Discover how to evoke intense emotions by mastering techniques such as uncertainty, sensory details, isolation, foreshadowing, and ambiguity. Through engaging discussions, readings by esteemed authors and researchers, and practical writing exercises, participants will gain the tools to create narratives

$58

Unleash Your Creativity: Spark Zone with Stanley Trice

Craven-Pamlico Regional Library 400 Johnson St, New Bern, NC, United States

Calling all aspiring writers! Join Stanley Trice, former Carteret Writers President, for an exhilarating creative writing class at the New Bern branch of Craven-Pamlico Regional Library. Starting in September, these monthly classes are perfect for beginners, focusing on themes like character, plot, and voice. Stanley plans to invite guest speakers for poetry and memoirs. The

Free

An Editor’s Insights on the Publishing Path

Reed's Coffee + Art + Frames 812 Evans St, Morehead City, NC, United States

Join us on September 21st, from 4-6 PM, for an enlightening event inspired by Be Kind To Editors Month! Our special guest Jan Parker is an acquisitions editor with Main Street Rag, a beloved regional literary journal, and she’s the author of our own Eddy Says blog post series. Get ready to dive into the

Ghosts of the Coast

Morehead City Library 202 S 8th St, Morehead City, North Carolina, United States

Our October meeting is the perfect opportunity to embrace the eerie atmosphere of the season and showcase your storytelling skills. We'll kick off the evening with a spirited writing exercise that may come back to haunt you later. Then, step up to the mic and share your most bone-chilling ghost story or paranormal poem (5

Wordsgiving

Morehead City Train Depot 1001 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC, United States

We started this tradition last year, and it was an immediate favorite, so join us this year for our new annual celebration of words and gratitude Wordsgiving. The festivities will be held at the picturesque Morehead City Train Depot, where we’ll gather to indulge in the flavors of the season while sharing cherished holiday traditions

Lit Festivities

Carolina Home & Gardens 4778 NC-24, Newport, NC, United States

Join us at our festive literary exchange in December at the always-enchanting Carolina Home & Gardens where we’ll swap books in white elephant exchange and indulge in delicious holiday season treats. Barb McCreary, our special guest for the evening, will share insights into crafting children’s stories that captivate young minds and collaborating with illustrators. Whether

The Future of Writing

Reed's Coffee + Art + Frames 812 Evans St, Morehead City, NC, United States

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

Romance Writers Tryst

Reed's Coffee + Art + Frames 812 Evans St, Morehead City, NC, United States

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

Open Mic at the Green Room

The Green Room 510 Front St., Beaufort, North Carolina

Join Carteret Writers Veep Emily Carter and friends February 29 at The Green Room in Beaufort from 6pm - 8:30 PM for a special open mic event. If you’re a local poet, writer, or singer-songwriter, come out to perform. If you love to support local artists and local businesses, come out and enjoy the show!

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