Our literary classes, workshops, events and organizations will help you write the next chapter of your artistic story!
Where Pigs Fly: The Art of Worldbuilding Workshop
September 5 / 2 – 4pm
Nothing ruins a book faster than an unbelievable setting. Learn from one of the best world builders in the industry, Sherrilyn Kenyon, how to transform an ordinary setting into a memorable place readers will want to visit over and over again.
Member $15; Non-Member $20
Local Voices: Seven Published Poets
September 6 / 6:30pm
Reception: 6pm
The Carrollton Center for the Arts and the Carrollton Writers Guild host a reading by seven published local poets: Carol Abney, Richard Anderson, Bob Covel, Eleanor Hoomes, Marc LaFountain, Cecilia Lee and Chuck Wanager.
Free
Writing an Illustrated Children’s Book
First and Third Thursday of Each Month / 10am – 12pm
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
Carrollton Writers Guild
Carrollton Writer’s Guild mission is to encourage and support all forms of written expression. The Guild is a diverse group of writers, ages 18+, that includes all genres and levels of skill and accomplishment and currently has 35+ members. It hosts a variety of competitions, workshops and events. All programs are open to the public to join and participate. Annual membership is $25.
Regular Sessions: Second Tuesday of Every Other Month, 10am – 12pm
2022 – 23
August 9
October 11
February 14
April 11
June 13
Just Poetry: Second Wednesday, 10am – 12pm
Just Prose: First & Third Wednesday, 10am – 12pm
Just Prose: Second Saturday, 10am – 12pm
For more information, contact Dr. Bob Covel at drcovel@bellsouth.net.