The Charlotte Writers Club is proud to announce our first-ever Storytellers Invitational, a special evening celebrating the best of our Open Mic talent. The purpose is to showcase authors and readers who exemplify the spirit and craft of literary performance—to highlight what an open mic can be when writers bring their best work and deliver it with confidence and passion.
This invitational event will feature 12+ standout storytellers—writers and readers who have delivered exceptional performances at CWC Open Mic nights between January 2024 and August 2025. These featured storytellers will be selected by a panel of volunteer judges who have attended many of our Open Mic events and have a strong sense of what elevates a reading from good to unforgettable.
All CWC members (as determined on September 1, 2025) are eligible for selection, including current CWC Board Members, since this is not a contest. The individuals ineligible for consideration are the CWC volunteer judges making the selections. Must also be a member through 9.30.25.
This is not a contest, and there are no prizes—only the honor and bragging rights of being invited to share your work at this signature event. Two alternates will also be named in case of illness or conflicts. Each storyteller will have 7 minutes to WOW us!
Come join us for an inspiring evening of powerful stories, great coffee, and community. Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, this is a night to celebrate the voices that make the Charlotte Writers Club shine.
Charlotte Writers Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, P.O. Box 220954, Charlotte, NC 28222-0954
