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Teen Ink

Karen — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:34:52 -0400

Magazine, blogs, book series and website written entirely by teens. An excellent resource for teen writers and artists.

Town & Gown Short Story Contest

Pat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:45:38 -0400

Town & Gown is now accepting unpublished short stories (2,000 words or less) to be considered for its February 2009 Fiction Issue.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.

In February 2009, there will be a special event at Schlow Library featuring guest readers performing readings of the winning stories. Watch for details.

Click on the link at the left to get a copy of the contest rules.

25th Annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest Honorees!

Dani — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:17:09 -0400

The 25th Annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest is an opportunity for Centre County Children in grades 1 through 6 to share their creativity with others in the community. The winning books are bound and become a permanent part of the Children's Department Collection! We offer congratulations to all of our young writers and illustrators! Pictured:

Front Row: Beth (Winner), Sarah (Winner), Divya (Honorable Mention), Megan (Winner)

Middle Row: Ben (Honorable Mention), Jimmie (Winner), Gracie (Winner), Devin (Honorable Mention), Emily (Winner), Margaret (Honorable Mention), Evan (Honorable Mention)

Back Row: Frances (Honorable Mention), Sarah (Winner), Katie (Winner), Troy (Winner), Riley Jayne (Winner)

Not Pictured: Milan (Honorable Mention)

Nittany Valley Writers' Network

Melissa — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:03:51 -0400

The 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.

History of NVWN:

In April 1990, a group of local writers founded "The State College Area Writers' Club." The club was incorporated as a nonprofit group, "The Nittany Valley Writers' Network," in June 1994. The original board of directors included Sherry Hogan (now Dudik), Sandra Hill, Millie Ragosta, Donna Miller, Gary Delafield, Trish Jensen, Katie Raiser, Jane Cervino and Beth Shirey. In January 2001 Schlow Library offered to sponsor the NVWN to strengthen its outreach to the community.

Meetings are generally held at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen Street, State College, on the second Tuesday of the month in the Downsbrough Community Room from 7 to 8:30 pm.

NVWN Critique Groups

ATTENTION CRITIQUE GROUPS! We are updating our list of local critique group contact information prior to September 21st for the NVWN web site and for the upcoming meeting. If you lead a critique group, please send the following information to Karen Dabney, our new critique group coordinator - kld25@psu.edu

Information Requested:

Name of Group
Type of writing you critique
Name of contact person and their e-mail address
Whether you are currently seeking/accepting new members
Day, time & location of your meeting (specific location or members' homes) - This will not be published; it is for NVWN use only.
Contact phone number - Optional, will not be published; This may be used if NVWN needs to contact your group but is unable to do so through e-mail.

Critique group representatives are encouraged to attend the September 21st meeting to answer questions from prospective members.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network offers a number of critique groups. These critique groups are a great way to meet other local writers.

Current Critique Groups

Anyone can start a critique group! If you are interested in starting one, drop Karen an e-mail: KLD25@psu.edu

NVWN Personnel

Program Coordinator

Sally Driscoll - sallydriscoll@verizon.net

Publicity/Communication and Yahoo Group Moderator

Bev Molnar - bgs3@psu.edu

Critique Group Coordinators

Karen Dabney - KLD25@psu.edu

Yvette Cathers - xxxgonefishingxxx@yahoo.com

Facebook Coordinator

Gregory Halpin

Schlow Centre Region Library Liaison/Information

Linda Lorich - llorich@schlowlibrary.org
237-6236

Website

Melissa Sinner - msinner@schlowlibrary.org

CLAW (Creating Literature At Websters)

Nathaniel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:26:36 -0400

This group is currently looking for new members. Interested writers should contact Jen at facilitator@clawcritique.com. CLAW critiques fiction only. We do not workshop screenplays, poetry, memoirs, historical, or religious fiction. Our writing tends toward the edgy, and our genres include science fiction, fantasy, mainstream, mystery, experimental, and humor (both dark and light) for all age groups. Anyone uncomfortable with having their boundaries challenged should not apply

Poetry Writing Group

Nathaniel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:26:35 -0400

Interested writers should contact Anne Burgevin at anneatpeace@yahoo.com.

W4K (Writers for Kids)

Nathaniel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:26:32 -0400

This group covers nonfiction and fiction for children. This group is led by Virginia Loewen, 814-238-1817, vloewen@verizon.net.

The Christian Writers Roundtable

Nathaniel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:26:32 -0400

Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. While the writing is Christian focused, it covers nonfiction, fiction, devotionals, cookbooks, etc. Interested individuals should e-mail laurelwest@usa.com or phone Laurel: 814-237-3010.

OLLI Writers Group

Nathaniel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:26:31 -0400

Writers of all genres are welcome to join this group, which is an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State Special Interest Group (formerly CALL). Contact Rita for more information and meeting times/dates: ritalouise@gmail.com.

Fiction Writing Group

Nathaniel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:26:30 -0400

This group is seeking new members. Interested writers should contact Heidi Cornwall at hecrgc@hotmail.com

Schlow Library - $1 $2 Content

Teen Ink

Town & Gown Short Story Contest

25th Annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest Honorees!

Nittany Valley Writers' Network

History of NVWN:

NVWN Critique Groups

Information Requested:

Current Critique Groups

NVWN Personnel

Program Coordinator

Publicity/Communication and Yahoo Group Moderator

Critique Group Coordinators

Newsletter

Facebook Coordinator

Schlow Centre Region Library Liaison/Information

Website

CLAW (Creating Literature At Websters)

Poetry Writing Group

W4K (Writers for Kids)

The Christian Writers Roundtable

OLLI Writers Group

Fiction Writing Group