Welcome to Charlotte Lit’s literary arts blog. What you’ll find here: craft essays, book reviews, previews of literary arts events, and anything else that catches our attention. Address: 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704…
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“I write from a place of authenticity” Charlotte Lit welcomes Dr. Zelda Lockhart to our faculty in Spring 2026. Zelda will lead an online workshop called “Starting Your Multigenerational Memoir,” on two consecutive Thursdays, March 5 and 12…
I write fiction—novels, short stories, and flash. A few years ago (because Charlotte Lit offered a class on it) I decided to write a play. I didn’t change forms and become a playwright, but I loved it—and I think you will, too, if you give
This month, Charlotte Lit welcomes Lori Horvitz, former professor of English at UNC Asheville, to our faculty for the first time. Lori will be leading an online workshop called “Short, Sharp, True: Explorations in Flash Memoir,” on Tuesday,…
This spring, Charlotte Lit welcomes DC “Don” Fidler to our faculty for the first time. Don will be leading a six-week class called “The Play’s the Thing: A Generative Mini-lab,” which starts on Thursday, January 22 in person at Charlotte Li…
Charlotte’s Creative Writing & Literary Arts Center Charlotte Lit is a literary and writing nonprofit founded in 2015. Our mission is to celebrate the literary arts by educating and engaging writers and readers through classes, free events
Charlotte Lit’s “Pen to Paper” is a free gathering for writers—anyone who writes or wishes to start (or restart). Each one-hour session includes a short craft lesson and a writing prompt, 30-40 minutes of writing time, and an opportunity fo…
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Kim Wright is the author of five novels—Love in Mid Air, The Unexpected Waltz, The Canterbury Sisters, Last Ride to Graceland, and The Longest Day of the Year. She is also an experienced nonfiction writer who has won awards in the field of
Address: 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 325-9798 (voice or text) Press / Litmosphere Matters: editor@charlottelit.org All Other Matters: admin@charlottelit.org Charlotte Lit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, EI…
The McCullers Leadership Circle is a group of loyal supporters investing in Charlotte Lit’s future and helping achieve our vision of becoming the Southeast’s premier creative writing and literary arts center. Who: McCullers Leadership Circl…