Tag: Kenosha Writers Groups

Tonight! Open Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Kenosha Writers' Guild

KWG Open Meeting

Join us at 6:30 this evening, Thursday, October 16 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.

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hedberg Library Room #170
(map)

Be Part of October’s Audio Recording

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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The Kenosha Writers’ Guild is going into the studio to record its next audio program on Friday, October 17th.

If you’re interested in reading your work for the October recording, please see the submission guidelines.

The recording date is Friday, October 17th at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM.

Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 15th.
Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 16th.

Any questions, email Chris.

Introduction to Storytelling – Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Kenosha Writers' Guild

Storytelling

Creating a compelling story is important, whether you’re writing it on a page or telling it out loud.

Could writers have anything to learn from the oral tradition?

Join us Thursday for an introduction to storytelling, presented by local storyteller Tom Clark.

We’ll meet at our usual place…

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hedberg Library, Room 170
(map)

September Open Meeting – Thursday the 18th at 6:30 p.m.

Kenosha Writers' Guild

KWG Open Meeting

Join us this coming Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. for our open meeting.

You are 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.

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hedberg Library Room #170
(map)

Be Part of September’s Radio Recording

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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Here’s your chance to be part of a recording that will include Wisconsin author Michael Perry!

The Kenosha Writers Guild is going into the studio to record its next radio program on Friday, September 19th. We will be interviewing Michael Perry, but also need some open mic readers.

If you are interested in reading your work on the air, please see the following submission guidelines:

Submission Guidelines
– any form – prose, poetry, play, essay, script, etc.
– subject matter and language is not an issue, but nothing vulgar.
– 500 word count maximum. You may submit more than one piece if the total doesn’t exceed 500 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, September 17th.

The recording date will be Friday, September 19 at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, September 17th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 18th.

Any questions, email Chris.

In-depth Critique – Thursday, September 11 at 6:30pm

Kenosha Writers' Guild

In-depth Critique

Looking to get specific feedback on your writing from other writers?

Consider participating in a KWG in-depth critique.

During each in-depth critique, writers focus on what’s working in each submitted piece, and what questions each piece leaves the reader with.

Submission guidelines are here.

All submissions for the September 11th session should be emailed to Chris DeGuire at darthdeguire@yahoo.com by midnight Sunday, September 7th.

Note: We encourage attending at least one open meeting before participating in an in-depth critique.

Call for Submissions for Radio Recording on August 22nd

Kenosha Writers' Guild

Call for Submissions

The Kenosha Writers’ Guild is going into the studio to record its next radio program on Friday, August 22nd. If you are interested in reading your work on the air, please see the submission guidelines.

The recording date is Friday, August 22nd, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 p.m. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, August 20th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 21st.

Any questions, please email Chris.

August Open Meeting – Thursday the 21st at 6:30 p.m.

Kenosha Writers' Guild

KWG Open Meeting

Join us this coming Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. for our open meeting.

You are 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.

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hedberg Library Room #170
(map)

This Thursday: Author Amy Gail Hansen

Kenosha Writers' Guild

This Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm, author Amy Gail Hansen will speak about her novel “The Butterfly Sister,” which is set at a fictional college inspired by Kenosha’s Carthage College. The event will be in room 170 of the Hedburg Library at Carthage College.

Link to event info on facebook.

Butterfly Sister

Guest Speaker: Amy Gail Hansen, Author of “The Butterfly Sister”

Kenosha Writers' Guild

Butterfly Sister

Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 14th at 6:30PM. Author Amy Gail Hansen will speak about her novel “The Butterfly Sister,” which is set at a fictional college inspired by Kenosha’s Carthage College. The event will be in room 170 of the Hedburg Library at Carthage College.

View the event information on facebook.