21st Century Self-Publishing Revolution

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Chattanooga Writers’ Guild presents a two-part series on Self-Publishing

Tuesdays, July 9th and August 13th, 6 to 8pm at the Edney Innovation Center,

The 21st Century Self-Publishing Revolution

Session 1, July 9th, with Mark Anderson

            Pros and cons of self-publishing in 21st century market.

            Prepare your work publishing using Microsoft Word

Session 2, August 13, with Kate and John Landers

            Prepare your work for publishing using InDesign or Ingram Spark.

The monthly program meeting of the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild is free and open to all. It is held on the 2nd Tuesday, 6 to 8 PM, at The Edney Building, 5th floor, 1100 Market Street, Chattanooga. Note that the entrance door is locked after 6:30 so please arrive promptly, or if late, text a friend to open door.

About the presenters:

Mark J Anderson is the current president of the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild. He has self-published two children’s books, a collection of poetry and personal essays, and a full length inspirational book. More on his website: www.mjanderson.art

Kate Landers is a former president of the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild and has written and illustrated several books which have been self-published in collaboration with John Landers. More information on her website: katelanders.com

The Daily Refresh

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As the new president of the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild, Mark Anderson appeared on Chattanooga local interest program, The Daily Refresh, a feature of Channel 9. The skillful interviewer kept things going smoothly, saving me from the embarrassment of repeating myself and wandering off on side tangents. She was Great. Watch for yourself HERE

Learn more about the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild HERE

I moved to Chattanooga in May 2016 and immediately joined this community of writers. I joined the board of directors a year later in September 2017 and managed special events for two years then served as president for a year. I returned to the board this fall, 2023, and recently became president again. This organization has been so valuable to me for multiple reasons: I love creative people, I love rubbing shoulders with other writers, especially when they are better than me, and I have made friends here that will probably be with me for a very long time!

Main X 24: Poets n Pickers

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Main X 24 is the annual celebration on Chattanooga’s Southside held on the 1st Saturday of December. You must see the parade on Main Street with the Howard School marching band! Then join the Poets n Pickers Porch Party at Patio 1603 Williams Street from noon to 4. Open mic sessions run hourly:

1 to 2: Chattanooga Writers’ Guild

                        with host Cynthia Young

2 to 3: Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry

                        with host justCaprice

3 to 4: Poets n Pickers

                        with host Tomodachi