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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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Literary 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…

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Join 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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Young Writer Workshop in June!

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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Enjoy a selection of books from our authors!

Newest Submissions

  • Trevor the Notable G.O.A.T.: A Triumphant Tale of Music and Friendship for a Boy with Autism

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Poetry Quarterly Fall 2021

    Poetry Quarterly Fall 2021

    Poetry Quarterly Issue #47 Fall 2021 features fine poetry by three Chattanooga Writers’ Guild members, Chris Wood, KB Ballentine, and Wesley Sims among others.Read More »
  • Fragments of Light

    Fragments of Light

    The second collection of poems by award-winning poet KB Ballentine illustrates how light and shadow affect nature and people in the physical, psychological, and spiritual realms. The 70 poems follow …Read More »
  • Brett Wilson and Coronado’s Door

    Brett Wilson and Coronado’s Door

    Join eleven-year-old Brett Wilson as she searches for lost cities and hidden treasures. Brett’s father disappears in front of her eyes and now in a race against time, Brett must …Read More »
  • Buckle Pockets

    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 »
  • Chattanooga Writers’ Guild 2019 Anthology

    Chattanooga Writers’ Guild 2019 Anthology

    The Chattanooga Writers’ Guild has striven to fulfill its pledge to “promote, encourage, and support the craft of quality writing and to create a supportive environment for writers in the …Read More »

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