Blount County Public Library’s Writer-in-Residence program engages with aspiring or published writers who reside in Blount County or surrounding counties and promotes the Library’s mission through the creation of an original piece of work.

The BCFOL publishes books of regional interests. The Foothills Voices books and Vietnam Voices collection are products of the Library’s Writer-in-Residence program: local authors with stories to tell. See the BCFOL Publications.

Sheri McCarter is the 2023-25 Writer-in-Residence. She is offering support for writing projects:

One-on-One Help: Make an appointment to meet with Sheri in the Library Mondays or Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm. Contact Sheri at bcpl.wir@blounttn.org.

Writers’ Group — Nouveau Fifty

This group supports writers at all levels who have a writing project or want to start one. The group will offer ideas, support, and encouragement as members develop their project. Monthly writing prompts offered for anyone wanting to begin a writing routine. 

Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm and alternate between the library and local venues. The next meetings are:

August 27 – Peaceful Side Brewery, Maryville
September 24 – BCPL Sharon Lawson Room
October 29 – The Bird and The Book, Maryville

Contact Sheri at bcpl.wir@blounttn.org to receive monthly communications.