Monthly Meetings
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We will hold monthly meetings
the second Tuesday of each month at the UTC Faculty Club. We will provide a reading by a local or
regional published writer or host other writing related events in response to
community interest. Before the reading/event begins, we will briefly make
announcements about upcoming literary events in the community, recognize
members who have been published, and share other related guild information.
We will hold Monthly Open Readings where CWG members may
share their work in a relaxed, informal setting--The Barefoot Reading
Series. |
Independent Writers' Groups
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We will organize, encourage, and promote
writers' groups who will meet independently to discuss and critique each
other's work. Writing groups will be genre focused and will independently
establish meeting schedules, depending on their own needs. |
The Chattanooga Writer
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Each month, we will publish a newsletter to
keep members updated on writing competitions, announce members'
publications, publish community writers, provide writing tips, announce
local writing contests, and highlight guild activities. Members can choose
to receive the newsletter through the mail or opt to read the newsletter
online (to help cut down the publication and mailing costs). |
Guild Website
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We will provide a supportive website that will
provide a plethora of information to support the writing community,
including announcements of published members, a calendar of guild events,
monthly meeting activities, project updates, writing tips, and writing
resource links. We will also feature members' writing and post the
newsletter online (some website services will be members-only accessible). |
Writing Workshops
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We will hold genre based writing workshops for
members and interested community members. |
Writing Contests
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The Guild will sponsor local writing contests
for the community and members. Members will receive discounts on contest
fees. |
Writing-Related Events
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In addition to the monthly Guild meetings, we
will support and sponsor local readings and other writing-related events. |
Guild Publications
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Through money collected through dues and
additional funds (secured through donations and/or grant funds) we will
publish books which will include the work of community writers and guild
members. (This service is part of our long-term vision). |
Community Projects
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We will work to design community projects
(supported through grant funds) to encourage and support writing for all age
groups and interests. (This service part of our long-term vision). |
