KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Writers' Guild will host a panel of writers who will discuss their work in online journalism on Thursday, February 6 at the Laurel Theatre.

"This will be a panel discussion on online journalism in a changing media landscape," Terry Shaw, KWG education committee chairman, said.

Panelists include Alan Sims of "Inside Knoxville,” Debra Dylan, editor and writer for "Knoxzine,” Laura Long, owner of "Celebrate Knoxville,” and Jack McElroy, editor of the "Knoxville News Sentinel."

Dylan said, "I will discuss the technical difficulties of managing a website, resources for creating content for websites and trends in online publishing."

Dylan's writing has also appeared in PBS.org, EvaMag, Twisted Hillbilly, and Knoxville520.com. She is also a producer with Nolichucky Pictures (Nolpix), an award winning cinematic media company, specializing in documentaries, industrial films, book trailers and video advertising.

Sims began writing "Inside of Knoxville" on an impulse late one night in June of 2010. He said it "grew in ways he never anticipated" and it won the Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville Reader's Poll. It also became and the most rewarding writing experience of his life.

The event begins at 7 p.m. The Laurel Theater is located at the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Street in Fort Sanders. A $2 donation is requested at the door. The building is handicapped accessible. Additional parking is available at Redeemer Church of Knoxville, 1642 Highland Ave.