Click here, or on the photo above, to listen now to the June recording of Speaking of Our Words.
This edition is in memory of local writer Marguerite McClelland.
At 57:30 there’s a clip from a show that Marguerite contributed to.
Tag: Kenosha
Tonight! Open Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Carthage College Hedberg Library
Hedberg Library
Lower Level Room 172
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 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.
Listen to Poet Laureates of Kenosha and Racine
Speaking of Our Words – May 2015
This month’s show features conversation with poet laureates of Kenosha and Racine, Jean Preston and Nick Ramsey.
It also features short works by Walter Gascoigne and Jim Janus.
Host: Chris DeGuire
Featured Guests: Jean Preston and Nick Ramsey
Guest Writers: Walter Gascoigne and Jim Janus
Engineer: Troy McDonald
Audio to Video Formatting: Jim Janus
Speaking of Our Words is a production of The Kenosha Writers’ Guild and WGTD 91.1 Kenosha
“The world needs your stories.”
Call for Submissions for May’s Audio Program
The Kenosha Writers Guild is going to the studio to record its next audio program on Friday, May 22nd.
This month our featured guests will include the current Poet Laureates of Kenosha and Racine.
If you are interested in reading your work on the air, 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.
– 1,000 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 recording will be Friday, May 22nd, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM.
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 20th.
Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 21st.
Open Meeting – Thursday, May 21 6:30 p.m.
Hedberg Library
Lower Level Room 172
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 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.
Open Meeting Thursday, April 16
Hedberg Library
Lower Level Room 172
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Join us at 6:30 this Thursday, April 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.
Join March’s Audio Show
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.
Open Meeting Thursday, February 19
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
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
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
Kenosha Writers' Guild 