Create a poem inspired by one of the pieces of art
on display in the National Art Exhibit.
On Display February 7-March 25, 2020 at
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Deadline for submission: February 26
On-line submissions only
Evening of Poetry & Art: March 4, 2020 7-9pm
The Creative Writing Workshop begins on Monday, January 27th. It will be held each week during the Spring Semester (except March 9th) until March 30th, from 2:00-3:00 P.M., Room D-203, at the FSW Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, Florida. The teacher will be John Pelot, PRCW President. Bring samples of your Poetry, Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction on a flash drive or hard copy. There is no fee.
Every Sunday, WKDW 97.5 FM nonprofit radio invites amateur writers, poets, and comedians to perform or read on its program “Writers on the Air.” Organizers are looking for funny or family-friendly content.
Sign up at 2:30 p.m. The show airs live at 3:00 p.m. After the show, a participating visitor who reads may be eligible for a three-minute author interview that is posted on the “Writers on the Air” Facebook page.
The public is invited to:
Common Grounds Meeting Hall
12735 Tamiami Trail
North Port, Florida
next door to WKDW 97.5 FM radio station in the Springs Plaza.
For more information, contact Linda at Lschell2@verizon.net and visit the Writers on the Air page on Facebook.
Friday Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Friends of “Friday Stories for Grownups” will come to THE COMMUNITY HOUSE where Dr. Simon will tell highlight stories from that first year, 2002, and right up through 2019.
Location:
Sanibel Community House
2173 Periwinkle Way,
Sanibel, FL 33957
Join the showcase of oral storytelling performances. We breath new life into this ancient art of one person sharing a story with another. Tellers tell their tantalizing tales. This is HUGE! Unforgettable! Captivating and fun! Sponsored by Storytellers of the Round Table. Emcee: Dr. Joel Ying
The Elephant 5: Stories You’ll Never Forget
Monday, April 6, 2020
7pm – 9pm
Sugden Theatre (Tobye Hall), 701 5th Ave South, Naples, FL 34102
Tickets: $20
Box Office: 239-263-7990
Long trips & multi-day events not possible with your schedule or budget? Spare yourself the expense of a major trip. Attend a high quality event that brings quality presenters and publishing professionals to Southwest Florida. The conference is centrally located … a two hour drive for anyone in the primary service area. Reasonable hotel accommodations are available with blocks of rooms reserved. Conference registration is limited! Register early for discounts. See Flyer.
A special opportunity! – Have your writing reviewed or pitch your work to a publishing professional … including agents and editors from NYC. Submit your sample/pitch in advance and spend 20 minutes with someone who may aid you in your writing career.
Only for registered attendees! 1st pick of agents goes to 1st registered.
Registration fee includes: Your choice of class sessions, discussion panels, and workshops offered, keynote speaker, and your ability to schedule individual sessions with agents, editors and writing professionals. morning coffee, lunch, and dinner included in the registration fee.
For more information contact Brenda Spalding at bpspalding@msn.com
Friday, January 31st, 2020
9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
FGCU Library Lawn
The Florida Gulf Coast University College of Education Annual Literacy Festival is the only university-sponsored literacy festival in the state of Florida. Every year it connects children’s and young adult authors and illustrators with over 2000 students from regional Title I schools. The College of Education purchases participating authors’ books and distributes them regionally before the event. Every student receives a book! College of Education teacher candidates visit classrooms to study the participating authors and integrate their books into the curriculum across their disciplines. The day of the FGCU COE Literacy Festival features author book signings, interactive workshops with authors, digital literacy, and STREAM activities.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fort Myers Regional Library Campus
2450 First St, Fort Myers, FL
Check the calendar for writing events at your local Lee County Library.
Do you love writing fiction? Poetry? Fanfiction? Short stories, novels, or essays? Then join other interested writers for a writing session followed by a chance to share your work for feedback! (Sharing your work is optional). You are encouraged to bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, but space is limited.
Conference Room B (NF)
Saturday, January 25th, 2020
1:00pm – 3:00pm
North Fort Myers Library
2001 N Tamiami Trail
North Fort Myers, FL 33903