Kenosha Writers' Guild

Join March’s Audio Show

March 22, 2015March 22, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

The Kenosha Writers’ Guild is going into the studio to record its next audio program on Friday, March 27th.

If you are interested in reading your work for the recording to be broadcast via YouTube, please see the following submission guidelines:
– Any form – prose, poetry, play, essay, script, etc.
– Subject matter is not an issue, but language can be, so be mindful. Strong language is discouraged, so if you have a piece with rough language, edit it or submit an alternative.
– 1000 word count, give or take. You may submit more than one piece if the total doesn’t exceed 1000 words, but in order to get as many readers as possible, only one piece may be selected for performance on air.
– Submissions should be e-mailed to Chris DeGuire at darthdeguire@yahoo.com preferably in Courier font.
– Deadline is Wednesday, March 25th.

The recording will be Friday, March 27th, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 25th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 26th.

Any questions, please email Chris. Thanx.

Listen Now to February’s Speaking of Our Words

February 21, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

Listen now to February’s show hosted by Chris DeGuire. It features local writers Richard Bell, Greg DeGuire, Walter Gascoigne, Jim Janus, and Ron Larson. Near the close, there’s discussion of how verbal storytelling differs from writing for the page.

Open Meeting Thursday, February 19

February 16, 2015February 17, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

Hedberg Library
Lower Level Room 172
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Join us at 6:30 this Thursday, February 19 for an open meeting.

You’re invited to bring a short piece of writing to share.

This is a monthly opportunity for writers–of any experience level–to get informal feedback from other writers, and to provide feedback on the works of other writers. The focus is on what’s working in each piece, and what questions each piece leaves the reader with.

Free and open to the public.

Join February’s Audio Show

February 13, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

The Kenosha Writers Guild is going into the studio to record its next audio program on Friday, February 20th. If you are interested in reading your work on the show that is broadcast via YouTube, please see the following submission guidelines:

Submission Guidelines

– any form – prose, poetry, play, essay, script, etc.

– subject matter is not an issue, but language can be, so be mindful. Strong language is discouraged, so if you have a piece with rough language, edit it or submit an alternative.

– 1000 word count, give or take. You may submit more than one piece if the total doesn’t exceed 1000 words, but in order to get as many readers as possible, only one piece may be selected for performance on air.

– submissions should be e-mailed to Chris DeGuire at darthdeguire@yahoo.com preferably in Courier font.
– the deadline is Wednesday, February 18th.

The recording date will be Friday, February 20th, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, February 18th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 19th.

Thursday, February 12 – Story Night at Fusion

February 4, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

Come out Thursday night, February 12, to listen to a variety of stories.

Eight storytellers, some experienced and others novices, tell tales of history, personal anecdote, and oral tradition.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free.

Kenosha Fusion
5014 7th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140

Listen Now to January’s Speaking of Our Words

January 18, 2015January 18, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

Listen now to January’s show in which Chris DeGuire interviews Brian Costello, author of Losing in Gainesville. This show also features local writers Richard Bell, Walter Gascoigne, Jim Janus, Mary McDonald, Irene Bilak, and Jeff Sturycz.

Thursday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. – Storytelling Workshop Part 2

January 17, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

Note: Room 172 (instead of our usual 170) is the location of this workshop.

Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. will be a continuation of the storytelling workshop we had in October.

Members who want to tell a story during this workshop should come prepared with an 8 to 10-minute story that you have practiced a few times.

Tom Clark, the presenter from October, will be on hand to provide feedback.

All members are welcome to attend this event, and to provide feedback regarding the telling of the stories.

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hedberg Library, Room 172
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Open Meeting – Thursday 01/15 – Hedberg Library Room 172

January 12, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

Note: Room 172 (instead of our usual 170)
Hedberg Library
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Join us at 6:30 this Thursday, January 15 for an open meeting.

You’re invited to bring a short piece of writing to share.

Free and open to the public.

Join January’s Audio Show

January 10, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

The Kenosha Writers Guild is going into the studio to record its next audio program on Friday, January 16th. If you are interested in reading your work on the show that is broadcast via YouTube, please see the following submission guidelines:

Submission Guidelines
– any form – prose, poetry, play, essay, script, etc.
– subject matter is not an issue, but language can be, so be mindful. Strong language is discouraged, so if you have a piece with rough language, edit it or submit an alternative.
– 1000 word count, give or take. You may submit more than one piece if the total doesn’t exceed 1000 words, but in order to get as many readers as possible, only one piece may be selected for performance on air.
– submissions should be e-mailed to Chris DeGuire at darthdeguire@yahoo.com preferably in Courier font.
– the deadline is Wednesday, January 14th.

The recording date will be Friday, January 16th, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, January 14th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 15th.

Thursday, February 12 – 7:00 p.m. at Kenosha Fusion

January 10, 2015January 10, 2015 Kenosha Writers' Guild

The Olio Storytellers Collective presents its debut program on Thursday, February 12.

Come out to Kenosha Fusion at 5014 7th Ave, Kenosha WI 53140.

The show’s free, and it features storytellers…

– Tom Clark
– Viki DuMez
– Brent Mitchell
– Mary Norris

and others.

This event is produced in association with the Kenosha Writers’ Guild.

It’s designed for teens and adults. Some subject matter may not be appropriate for children.

For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/oliostorytellers