Guild Events

Night of Song and Music, Tuesday, Aug. 3, Beseme, Lewes

This month will feature Oya Alatur, Jonathan Reed, and Laurie Phillips. from across the musical spectrum , who will not only perform, collaborate, improvise, but will also discuss the songwriting process, sharing the stories behind their choice songs.

Alatur and Reed have not yet met Phillips, much less performed with her, but this “unknown” quality is part of what makes the nights so successful, says writers’ guild president, Maribeth Fischer, who helps Plowman, himself a musician, emcee the series. There is always an element of surprise, a “you never know what is going to happen,” quality, she says, and this is what writing is so often about. Taking chances. Not knowing exactly where you are going. As always, the audience will  be invited to pitch questions to the musicians that they must try to address through a song…and of course, the  story behind that song.

Terry Plowman of Delaware Beach Life will emcee. Please note that the music starts at 7:30. We encourage those who wish to dine to arrive early in an effort to minimize distractions during the actual event.  RSVP to Beseme.  Read more.

Book Club for Writers, 2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:00

August - The School of Essential Ingredients, Erica Bauermeister
September - Fugitive pieces, Anne Michaels
October - Little Bee by Chris Cleve

Click here for more recommended reading and pictures.

Readings, Beseme Bistro, Aug. 17, 7 to 8 p.m.

Upcoming themes:

• August 17: Celebrities

Join us for a reading on the theme of Celebrities by writing a poem, song, short short story or excerpt of something longer on anything connected to this theme. Must be 300 words or fewer and please email Maribeth to let her know you plan to read. The more readers, the more fun the night is, so give it a shot…non-guild members encouraged to participate too! Younger Writers (age 10 +) Invited

Kids Free Writes! ages 10-14, beginning June 22

• Tuesdays 10:30- 12:00: Rehoboth Beach Library
• Fridays 10:30 –12:00 Lewes Library.

Classes

Instructor - Maribeth Fischer

• Creative Non Fiction Class, Thursday Afternoons 2-4, starting in June. This is a weekly class ($40.00 per session), Lewes or Rehoboth location: TBA.
• Writing Your Novel, space available for one member, Ongoing class meets weekly ($40.00 per class) at the country club at the Glade. Currently meeting on Friday mornings, but this will change to Monday mornings (10:30-12:30)  in June.

Email Maribeth for class descriptions.

Other

Delmarava Literary Events Calendar
Click on this link to find out about writers' conferences, contests, appearances by authors, and other Delmarva literary events. We will publicize any literary events hosted by non-profit organizations or any literary events that are free and open to the public. If you have an event you’d like posted or if you know of an organization or individual to whom RBWG might reach out, please email this info to bruce_krug@live.com