Writing
- October 27, 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet Sahil Asthana, a local Penn State author, as he speaks about his first book titled Inz The Warrior, a choose your own adventure book.more info 
25th Annual Write & Illustrate Your Own Book Contestmore info
Sponsored by The Children's Department, Schlow Centre Region Library- November 1, 2008 10:00am
Find out exactly what book contest judges are looking for, and you may be one of the newest authors at Schlow Library. Diane Oyler, an experienced writing teacher and a judge of Schlow Library Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest, will show you ways to improve your writing skills, and discuss simple mistakes to avoid. If you've already started your book, bring it for a brief evaluation.more info
- January 13, 2009 7:00pm - 8:30pm
more infoRESCHEDULED!!!!
Writing groups help writers stay motivated, connected and sharp. Representatives of writing groups in State College will give us a peek into their own groups and tell us what makes their groups work. This is a great time to join an ongoing writing group or form a new one of your own!
- November 11, 2008 7:00pm - 8:30pm
We have so many talented writers that we decided to give you more time to listen to each others' works. This is a time of sharing - not critiquing, so come with a five-minute excerpt of your writing to read, and be prepared for an evening filled with good literature.more info - October 14, 2008 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mary Rohrer-Dann fell in love with words in the 4th grade and has been writing ever since. She's been published in many literary magazines and has a book of poetry in publication by Eiderdown Press. She also teaches at Penn State and will share with us her writing process from inspiration to first draft to revision upon revision upon revision.more info 
more infoThe Nittany Valley Writers Network is a sharing, supportive, inspiring community linking local writers of all genres and levels of experience: expert and novice. . .published and hopeful.
Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month (see links to individual programs in the box at left)
in the Downsbrough Community Room from 7 to 8:30 pm.Contacts:
Schlow Centre Region Library Liaison/Information
Linda Lorich
llorich@schlowlibrary.org
237-6236
more infoTown & Gown is now accepting unpublished short stories (2,000 words or less) to be considered for its February 2009 Fiction Issue. You can enter in one of four categories: Drama/Suspense, Romance with a Twist, Comedy, or One Fine Day in Happy Valley. You may enter one story per category. Stories can be emailed to dpenc@barashgroup.com, mailed to Fiction Contest, c/o Barash Publications, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 or dropped off at Schlow Library. Stories must be received by October 24, 2008.
