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Writers

Decades Series

The 1960s: The State of Literature

In the 1960s, a renewed focus on culture and education brings a burst of energy to the state’s literary scene: Writers sing North Carolina’s praises in poetry and prose.

by Philip Gerard
Living in North Carolina

Shaped by Words

Discover the North Carolina writers who inspired our state’s wordsmiths — and find some inspiration for your own “to-read” list.

by Philip Gerard
March 2010

Jill McCorkle Writing Home

Author Jill McCorkle has lived in other parts of the country, but she’s proud to say she’s a Southern writer at heart.

by Louisa J. Dang

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