The North Carolina Writers’ Network connects, promotes, and serves North Carolina writers at every stage of development. For membership information, go to their Web site, www.ncwriters.org.

CPCC’s Corporate and Continuing Education Department is pleased to partner with the Charlotte Writers’ Club in sharing opportunities for creative advancement of writers in our community. Whether you’re just beginning, or hoping to advance your writing skills, you’ll find something to enjoy in one of CPCC’s writing classes. Spring registration went live on 11/4 and is ongoing throughout our spring semester. Learn more at: http://cce.cpcc.edu/personal-interest/writing 

Prepare for Publication (weekend retreat)
(http://www.jodihelmer.com/classes.htm)

When: March 23-25
Where: Crippen's Country Inn, Blowing Rock, NC
Cost: $300. Book before February 14 and receive a $25 discount on your registration fee.

The 9-to-5 grind. Carpools. Searching for the missing sock. Cleaning the litterbox. Life is full of commitments. While you’re busy taking care of everyone else, there is no time to pursue your writing dreams. A weekend retreat in the North Carolina Mountains will change that. If you've ever dreamed of writing a memoir or seeing your work published in a magazine, this retreat is for you.

Imagine:

• Your writing career blossoms because you've made writing (and your publishing dreams) a priority.
• You are inspired by ideas that you can put into action.
• You discover the tools to make more money as a writer.
• You've found your unique voice at a deeper level.
• You actually got the pages done and you love them.
• You're ready for the byline of your dreams!

Spend the weekend connecting with other writers, honoring your creativity, receiving helpful feedback to help polish your prose and gaining important information about how to turn your stories into published pieces. Most importantly, you’ll have TIME to write.

Includes a welcome reception with light nibbles Friday evening, writing instruction Saturday and Sunday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch Sunday, and snacks.
***Space for the retreat is extremely limited. Pre-registration is required.***

Register for the retreat now by emailing me with your name and contact information.

*Participants should book their own rooms by contacting Crippen's Inn; rates start at $99/night. Early reservation is encouraged; the inn strives for a cozy atmosphere and offers only eight rooms.*