Publishing workshop at Literary Bookpost

Two writers representing Main Street Rag Publishing of Charlotte will hold a joint workshop/discussion on getting work published at Literary Bookpost on Saturday, Jan. 30, beginning at 1 p.m. Toward the end of the workshop, the writers will open the floor for questions and further discussion. Finally, following the workshop, both writers will read from their most recent books and hold a book signing.

Writer Anne Clinard Barnhill has been writing or dreaming of writing for most of her life. For the past 20 years, she has published articles, book and theater reviews, poetry and short stories. Her work has won various awards and grants. Fred Chappell has given Barnhill outstanding mention for her work. She holds an MFA in creative writing from UNCW. Her most recent book, from which she will read and sign, is "What You Long For: Stories."

Maureen Sherbondy grew up in Metuchen, N.J., and now lives in Raleigh. Her short stories have appeared in numerous publications, including Southeast Review, Stone Canoe, The Chapel Hill News and the North Carolina Literary Review. Both her short stories and her poetry have won a variety of awards. She has received notable mentions from writers who have previously visited Literary Bookpost, including Joanna Catherine Scott and Anthony S. Abbott. Sherbondy will be reading from and signing her most recent book, "The Slow Vanishing: Stories."

Literary Bookpost anticipates this workshop to be of great benefit to aspiring writers in the local area, especially those who are seeking first publication or wish to explore the alternatives available in the publishing world for new or established writers. No pre-registration is required to attend this workshop, which is open to the general public. The workshop and signing is expected to last approximately two hours.

Literary Bookpost is at 110 S Main St, downtown Salisbury. For additional information about this event, or future events, call 704-630-9788 or visit www.literarybookpost.com.

Writing class in Charlotte

The Writers' Workshop is offering one-day classes which meet at the Museum of the New South in Charlotte. Registration is in advance only. Financial aid in exchange for volunteering is available. To register at our Web site,go to www.twwoa.org. For more information, please e-mail writersw@gmail.com, or call 828-254-8111.

Feb. 20: Publishing Your Poetry with Richard Krawiec.

This workshop will focus on revising poems, and how to turn rejection letters into acceptances. Tips on sequencing poems into a series or chapbook will be given, and where to submit your work. Students may bring up to three poems for in-class revision.

Krawiec's chapbook, "Breakdown: A Father's Story," was a 2009 Indie Book Awards Finalist. His poems have been published in numerous literary magazines, including Shenandoah and NC Literary Review. He has won fellowships from the NEA and the NC Arts Council, and teaches at UNC-Chapel Hill. Meets Saturday, 12-5 pm. $75/$70 members.