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February 4, 2012
Writers Forum at Charleston’s Center for Women Featuring Fig & Vine
Lily Herndon Weaks, president of The Fig & The Vine Publishing, will take authors through the process of becoming savvy entrepreneurs, learning how to successfully navigate the ever-changing publishing industry for successful branding and maximum profit. CLICK HERE to register – $25 for Center for Women members; $35 non-members.

March 19, 2012
SC First Novel Competition Submission Deadline
The First Novel Competition recognizes one of South Carolina’s exceptional writers by providing a book contract with Hub City Press. The competition is a highly competitive, anonymous process. Visit www.southcarolinaarts.com/firstnovel for more info.

Thursday, March 22 12:00 p.m.
Nicholas Kristoff Luncheon
CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS: $60 (includes lunch) Takes place at the Montague Terrace in the North Charleston Coliseum, Convention & Performing Arts Center
Sponsor: The James O. and Harriet M. Rigney Literacy Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

May 18-20, 2012
SC Book Festival
Free to all! Includes booksignings, talks by premier authors, special paid workshops for writers, book sales booths and more. Visit www.scbookfestival.org for more info