Literary Classes and Programs

Aspiring children’s authors and illustrators will discuss their work in a supportive environment with other colleagues. Meetings will feature guest lecturers discussing topics like publishing versus self-publishing, editing and finding an agent.
Ages: 18+
Facilitator: Anita Buice

The Creative Writing Contest has honored young writers across the Carroll County area for 14 years. Each year, we receive approximately 800 entries from students in high school (grades 9 – 12). Organized by the Creative Writers Guild and the Carrollton Center for the Arts. For more info, contact Eva Warner at 770-838-1083 or ewarner@carrollton-ga.gov. Contest is funded by the Fulford Foundation, Carrollton Writer’s Guild & Jill Duncan, State Farm Insurance.
Deadline: Hard copies submitted to Center for the Arts by Friday, January 13, 2023. Writers will be notified by phone on February 3, 2023.
Luncheon: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 12pm
Rules:
* Participants must attend school in Carrollton or Carroll County in a public, private or homeschool setting in grades 9 –12.
* All entries must be original and the sole property of the writer.
* Your poetry must be:
Maximum 1 entry per student.
Maximum 3 pages in length.
* Your short story must be:
Maximum 1 entry per student.
Maximum 2,500 words double spaced.

The Carrollton Writers Guild celebrates every year an evening of poetry during National Poetry month. Members of the Writers Guild read poetry selections written throughout the year. This event is for members of the Carrollton Writer’s Guild, their guests and the community at large. The evening will include a small reception.
Free