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Join January’s Audio Show

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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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, January 8, 6:30 p.m. – Storytelling Workshop Part 2

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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Thursday, January 8 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 170
(map)

Listen Now to December’s Speaking of Our Words

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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Click on the photo above, or this link to listen.

Note: Some pieces contain strong language or graphic depictions of violence.
Host: Chris DeGuire
Guest Writers: Richard Bell, Darleen Coleman, Chris DeGuire, Walter Gascoigne, Jim Janus, Jim Payne, Jeff Sturycz
Guest Reader: Lisa Adamowicz Kless
Engineer: Troy McDonald

Open Meeting – Thursday 12/18 – Southwest Library (Activities Room A)

Kenosha Writers' Guild

KPL Southwest

ONE-TIME LOCATION CHANGE
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Activities Room A
7979 38th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142

Join us at 6:30 this Thursday, December 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.

 

Join December’s Audio Show

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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The Kenosha Writers’ Guild is going into the studio to record its next podcast of Speaking of Our Words on Friday, December 19th. 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 is not an issue, language is not an issue, but nothing too grpahic.
– 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.
– submissions should be e-mailed to Chris DeGuire at darthdeguire@yahoo.com preferably in Courier font.
– the deadline is Wednesday, December 17th.
The recording date will be Friday, December 19th, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, December 17th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 18th.

Any questions, please email Chris. Thanx.

November Open Meeting – Thursday the 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Kenosha Writers' Guild

KWG Open Meeting

Join us at 6:30 this Thursday, November 20 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 November’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, November 21st. If you are interested in reading your work for 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, November 19th.
The recording date will be Friday, November 21st, at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, November 19th. Selected readers will be notified by Thursday the 20th.

Any questions, please email Chris.

In-depth Critique – Thursday, November 13th

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 November 13th session should be emailed to Chris DeGuire at darthdeguire@yahoo.com by midnight Sunday, November 9th.

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

TJ Morris’ Novel “Blood is Thicker Than Color”

Kenosha Writers' Guild

TJs Book

TJ Morris’ novel, ” Blood is Thicker Than Color” is available now via Amazon. Congratulations TJ!

Click here to view the book on Amazon.

Listen Now to October’s Speaking of Our Words

Kenosha Writers' Guild

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Click here to listen to the October 2014 show.

Host: Chris DeGuire
Guest Writers: Richard Bell, Louise Boyd, Darleen Coleman, Chris DeGuire, Walter Gascoigne, Dave Gourdoux, Jim Janus
Guest Reader: Greg DeGuire
KWG President: Lisa Adamowicz Kless
Engineer: Russ Weller
Produced by: The Kenosha Writers’ Guild and WGTD 91.1 Kenosha