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Writers Write. We’ve read or heard that sentence many times. In the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild, it’s what we are about. We are a productive group of poets, short fiction writers, novelists, essayists, creative non-fiction writers, and memoirists.In that vein, as we approach the 25th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion, the planners would…
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Winners: April Poetry Contest
Congratulations to Chris Wood and Laura Gunnels Miller, winners of the April 2026 Poetry Contest!
Keep readingLiterary Award Opportunity
Bell Cow Productions is now accepting submissions for The Moriarty Award, which recognizes a memorable, compelling, sharply drawn antagonist in a published work of fiction. Villains, rivals, masterminds, charming troublemakers, institutional forces, morally complicated opponents, and beautifully written bad influences are all welcome. The winning author will receive a $500…
Keep readingJoin us May 12th for our monthly meeting!
We are excited to offer another member reading and experience the work of our talented membership! On May 12, published members will share book excerpts or short pieces from journals or anthologies. We also invite all published members to bring books to sell, whether you’re reading or not. We will…
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Bring the whole family to our June meeting! Do you have children who are interested in writing? In June, the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild will have a free workshop night for children six years and older, accompanied by their parents. Experienced guild members will provide separate writing activities for elementary-aged children…
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Trevor the Notable G.O.A.T.: A Triumphant Tale of Music and Friendship for a Boy with Autism
Bursting with wit, warmth, music, and unexpected friendships, Trevor the Noteable GOAT is an inspiring story about embracing who you are, finding confidence, and discovering that your differences make you …Read More »
Mostly True: Stories with a Southern Sensibility
Mostly True, Stories with a Southern Sensibility, is a collection of creative, non-fiction short stories about Janie Dempsey Watts’s growing up in the South, moving away to California, and finally …Read More »
Yesterday Echoes
Yesterday Echoes is a lyrical meditation on memory, heritage, and the sacredness of place. Rooted in the Southern landscape of Kentucky and Tennessee, these poems explore the quiet beauty of everyday life …Read More »
Reflections of a Feral Mother
Reflections of a Feral Mother is a journey into the unflinching nature of motherhood. The collection embraces the untamed love of a mother for her children and the defiant beauty …Read More »
A Marvelous Time
Christmas isn’t just about getting drunk on eggnog and ordering your entire Wishlist as a gift to yourself. It’s also about spending five nights in a row on a blow-up …Read More »
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Witches: Book One: episodes One thru Four (Witches Paperbacks)
The Witches series is a tale about modern day witches derived from legends and told in soap opera format. Two brothers, Jack and Aron, find themselves thrown into a strange …Read More »
Through the Aftermath
Through the Aftermath is a collection of post-apocalyptic tales from 19 different storytellers, all with their own spin on the end of the world. Whether you’re into zombies, nuclear wastelands, …Read More »Trevor the Notable G.O.A.T.: A Triumphant Tale of Music and Friendship for a Boy with Autism
Bursting with wit, warmth, music, and unexpected friendships, Trevor the Noteable GOAT is an inspiring story about embracing who you are, finding confidence, and discovering that your differences make you …Read More »
Buckle Pockets
Buckle Pockets is the long-awaited sequel to Buckle Pocket! Filled with even sillier rhymes and bizarrely specific illustrations, Buckle Pockets will lead young readers into a strange world of farmer’s …Read More »
Thresholds of the Grand Dream
Every night, when the kids at Sonia Obata’s new school go to sleep, they go to the Grand Dream. In this mysterious place, they can do whatever they want—play a …Read More »
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