Join Voices for its Third Thursday event – speed networking with a writing twist. Meet local bloggers, editors, authors and agents to learn more about the worlds of freelancing, blogging and publishing. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and get a glimpse at the newly revamped Oasis Bookstore located within Seacoast. For more information, email voicescharleston@gmail.com.

Voices: Write to be Heard is a community of Charleston area writers, bloggers, freelancers and authors joining together to develop their writing craft, share resources and inspire each other in their writing. The group meets monthly at Third Thursdays to hear from local and national speakers about various writing and publishing topics. Small groups meet around the Charleston region throughout the month to critique and edit each other’s work. Learn more at http://voicescharleston.blogspot.com.

Confirmed guests include:

• Local bloggers Angie Mizzell (www.angiemizzell.com) and Tiffany Pate (www.mrstmpate.com).
• Author and blogger Andra Watkins (www.andrawatkins.com).
• Charleston Regional Business Journal Managing Editor Andy Owens (www.charlestonbusiness.com).
• Freelance writer and marketing professional Ryan Nelson (www.nelwater.com)