Our meeting commenced at 6 pm. There was a lengthy discussion about various upcoming events, contests and exhibitions. Photo prompts were made available. Work to be shared at our June meeting. A lengthy list of book recommendations were made by various members. This list will be ongoing with a permanent link in the list of pages on the right hand side of the main page. The last half hour consisted of readings by three attendees. Meeting adjourned at 7:35.
Upcoming Events and Exhibitions: Local
August 25th. Swanton Arts Council is sponsoring the Swanton Arts Spectacular. Tentatively scheduled times are 10 until dark. The Swanton Writer's Group will have a booth featuring manual typewriters. Visitors can compose their own on the spot pieces or ask to have a piece written for them.
October 5 and 6, 2018. Swanton Arts Council is sponsoring the Seven Deadly Sins Art Exhibit The next planning meeting for this event is June 13th. Interested writers can submit work based on one or all of the seven deadly sins. The tentative deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. Suggested forms are poetry, short essay. Possible display methods include a bulletin board or framed piece. Writers might be able to write and then recite their work for attendees to listen to and enjoy. Contact Tonya Caswell for more information.
Statewide Events
July 21st. Writers meet and greet agents at Trader Duke's in South Burlington. More details to be announced on The League of Vermont Writers page.
July 27-29 Bookstock in Woodstock Vermont. Featuring over 40 outstanding authors, poets and artists. There will be readings, exhibitions, a poetry jam, presentations by authors and much more! Mark your calendars and find more information HERE.
Phoenix Books has multiple events at its various locations. Please check their EVENTS page for more information. Updated regularly.
Contests, Opportunities and Education
Burlington Writers Workshop is seeking reviewers to help with The Mud Season Review. Visit their WEBSITE for more information about the publication and how to get involved.
Green Mountain College Summer Writing Academy. Two sessions are offered. July 8-21 and July 22-August 4. Please visit their SITE for more information.
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Book Recommendations list found HERE
Next meeting is June 14th from 6-7:30 at the Swanton Public Library.
Next meeting is June 14th from 6-7:30 at the Swanton Public Library.
