Poet ANASTASIA CLARK will do a free Poetry Reading at Broward County Library, Carver Ranches Branch on April 7, 2008 at 6:30pm. The event is part of a special evening planned to celebrate April National Poetry Month. Guests will also receive free pens. The library is located at 4735 SW 18th St, Hollywood, FL 33023. West of I-95, South side of Pembroke Rd. Tel: 954-985-1945.
Anastasia Clark is the author of several books. Full-length titles include Grieving With Poetry, Bloodsongs - poetry about women's issues, Skeletons and Other Complaints- poetry about life's challenges and Vagabond Pond- poetry about feeling lost. She is also the author of the POETRY PETALS chapbook collection- themed booklets designed for gift and floral baskets. Titles include Friendship Poems, Healing Poems, Holiday Poems, Humorous Poems, Inspirational Poems, Kaleidoscope Poems, Nostalgic Poems and Romantic Poems.
Clark (Moore) grew up in Framingham, MA where she served as Poet-in-Residence to the Public Schools during 1977-78. She currently resides in Miramar, FL. She conducts various poetry readings and appearances at libraries, schools, book stores, galleries and other venues. Her full-length books may be borrowed through the Broward County Library System. Visit her website http://www.anastasiaclark.com/.
Friday, February 29, 2008
March 11 2008 - Speechwriting in 7 Simple Steps - Texas
The Dallas International Association of Business Communicators (Dallas/IABC) is hosting a March 11 luncheon that features executive speech expert Phil Johnson on "The Seven Steps to Speechwriting Success." The event is 11:30a to 1 p.m. at Popolos' Café in Dallas. Online registration is available at http://www.dallasiabc.com/. Pricing is $30 to $45 for the luncheon, depending on membership and pre-registration. Student pricing is $20.
"You know, it's been said that 'There are always three speeches for every one you actually gave--the one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave," said Julie Songer, president of Dallas/IABC. "Phil Johnson is the kind of speechwriter and speech handler that makes sure the speech you prepared is the speech that is presented. And he simplifies that process."
Phil Johnson is a Dallas executive speechwriter and business writer. For more than 20 years, Johnson has written speeches for executives at privately held and publicly held companies, from several Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups.
Johnson's "The Seven Steps to Speechwriting Success" will also feature insights into other hot areas of business writing. "There's growing opportunity in executive ghostwriting, annual reports, magazine articles, white papers, case studies and Web content," said Johnson. "All business-writing disciplines can benefit from the application of speechwriting techniques."
"You know, it's been said that 'There are always three speeches for every one you actually gave--the one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave," said Julie Songer, president of Dallas/IABC. "Phil Johnson is the kind of speechwriter and speech handler that makes sure the speech you prepared is the speech that is presented. And he simplifies that process."
Phil Johnson is a Dallas executive speechwriter and business writer. For more than 20 years, Johnson has written speeches for executives at privately held and publicly held companies, from several Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups.
Johnson's "The Seven Steps to Speechwriting Success" will also feature insights into other hot areas of business writing. "There's growing opportunity in executive ghostwriting, annual reports, magazine articles, white papers, case studies and Web content," said Johnson. "All business-writing disciplines can benefit from the application of speechwriting techniques."
Sunday, February 24, 2008
April 7 2008 - Web Writing: Content and Proposals - Chicago
Web Writing: Content and Proposals will walk you through the steps of Conceiving your web project, Creating your site and of course, Writing the content. During this one-day workshop you’ll learn the ins and outs of shaping your ideas, developing the information architecture, putting together RFPs to hire vendors and how to write compelling copy that is useful and easy to use.
Website: http://www.storystudiochicago.com/
Website: http://www.storystudiochicago.com/
March 13-June 5 2008 - MEMOIR WRITING -West Hollywood
So, you're ready to sell the Story of Your Life and turn your memories into memoir, but you're not quite sure where to go from here. You may have written several pages already. You have a fairly clear idea of what sort of memoir you want to write. But you are asking yourself why anybody should care about reading your story.
Maybe you are wondering what will happen if you publish an honest account of your childhood. Will your parents sue you? And how easy is it to sell a memoir anyway if you're neither famous nor infamous? This class will answer these questions and provide a stimulating, supportive environment where you can workshop your memoir-in-progress and receive invaluable feedback.
This class is geared towards the writer who is ready to write a memoir but needs to learn how to tell it -- and sell it. Through weekly assignments and lectures, you will learn how to turn your idea into a book deal. In this class, you will produce up to 50 pages of polished text as well as an outline for the rest of the book. You will also learn about craft, style, and the development of your unique voice.
Website: http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs3465.asp
Maybe you are wondering what will happen if you publish an honest account of your childhood. Will your parents sue you? And how easy is it to sell a memoir anyway if you're neither famous nor infamous? This class will answer these questions and provide a stimulating, supportive environment where you can workshop your memoir-in-progress and receive invaluable feedback.
This class is geared towards the writer who is ready to write a memoir but needs to learn how to tell it -- and sell it. Through weekly assignments and lectures, you will learn how to turn your idea into a book deal. In this class, you will produce up to 50 pages of polished text as well as an outline for the rest of the book. You will also learn about craft, style, and the development of your unique voice.
Website: http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs3465.asp
Saturday, February 23, 2008
May 2-4 2008 - How to Write a Book in 90 Days or Less
Joan Clout-Kruse, Book Writing Coach and Author, shows busy entrepreneurs, consultants and speakers how to write their great book in 90 Days or Less. She offers a 3-day intensive hands-on workshop from May 2-4, 2008 in the beautiful rustic, Russian River area of Guerneville, California at the 5 Seasons Resort and Spa (formerly River Village) near the Sonoma County Airport.
"Entrepreneurs are busy people and don't have a lot of time to write a book, but they should because without a book nobody knows who you are and what you do," Clout-Kruse states. By getting away from the office for one weekend, Coach Joan will show entrepreneurs how to write, market, and publish their book so that they can be recognized as an expert and attract more clients.
Entrepreneurs, speakers and consultants will learn how to write a book painlessly and develop a roadmap that will help them find the time to write, identify their marketing plan, and choose how they want to publish their book.
To find out more information and to register visit http://www.bizbookwritersretreat.com/ or call Joan at 650-345-2973.
"Entrepreneurs are busy people and don't have a lot of time to write a book, but they should because without a book nobody knows who you are and what you do," Clout-Kruse states. By getting away from the office for one weekend, Coach Joan will show entrepreneurs how to write, market, and publish their book so that they can be recognized as an expert and attract more clients.
Entrepreneurs, speakers and consultants will learn how to write a book painlessly and develop a roadmap that will help them find the time to write, identify their marketing plan, and choose how they want to publish their book.
To find out more information and to register visit http://www.bizbookwritersretreat.com/ or call Joan at 650-345-2973.
May 20-21 2008 - Two-Day Summit on the Digital Tools and Trends Changing Media - New York
mediabistro.com announced its first "conference," the Mediabistro Circus, to be held at Skylight Studios in New York City on May 20-21, 2008.
The Mediabistro Circus is a two-day summit on technology and the critical platforms changing the flow of media. It is an unconventional gathering of creative content producers geared toward senior-level professionals. Topics include mobile technology, online video, social networking, blogging, digital publishing and user experience design.
The event will mix big ideas with back-end practicalities. Short breaks between sessions will feature interactive demonstrations that make the business case for new tools and technologies.
Conference Web site and registration: http://www.mediabistrocircus.com/
Conference blog: http://www.mediabistro.com/circus
The Mediabistro Circus is a two-day summit on technology and the critical platforms changing the flow of media. It is an unconventional gathering of creative content producers geared toward senior-level professionals. Topics include mobile technology, online video, social networking, blogging, digital publishing and user experience design.
The event will mix big ideas with back-end practicalities. Short breaks between sessions will feature interactive demonstrations that make the business case for new tools and technologies.
Conference Web site and registration: http://www.mediabistrocircus.com/
Conference blog: http://www.mediabistro.com/circus
Friday, February 22, 2008
March 6-7 2008 - Speaking and Presentation Skills
Professional speakers and executives learn how to deliver effective business presentations at Patricia Fripp's presentation skills training. Thursday and Friday March 6-7, 2008, San Francisco Bay Area, Corte Madera, California.
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, is an award-winning speaker, sales presentation trainer and executive speech coach. Meetings and Conventions magazine calls Patricia "one of the country's 10 most electrifying speakers." Kiplinger's Personal Finance says, "Patricia Fripp's speaking school is the sixth best way you can invest in your career."
Website: http://www.fripp.com/speakingschool.html
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, is an award-winning speaker, sales presentation trainer and executive speech coach. Meetings and Conventions magazine calls Patricia "one of the country's 10 most electrifying speakers." Kiplinger's Personal Finance says, "Patricia Fripp's speaking school is the sixth best way you can invest in your career."
Website: http://www.fripp.com/speakingschool.html
March 14 and 15 2008 - Literary Feast 2008 Brings Nationally Renowned Authors to South Florida
The 20th edition of Literary Feast, one of Broward County's most popular events of the season, will bring 20 acclaimed authors to South Florida, March 14 and 15, 2008. Benefiting the Broward Public Library Foundation, the annual celebration will feature three separate events culminating with LitLIVE!, a free event open to the public on Saturday, March 15 at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).
Literary Feast 2008 will showcase the works of recognized authors from around the country, including former U.S. Marine and Parade magazine columnist James Brady, popular New York City writer and dating columnist Amy Cohen, Vanity Fair contributor and celebrity chronicler Kevin Sessums, national best-selling author Stephen Hunter, as well as South Florida's own famed interior designer Cecil Hayes and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jennifer Valoppi, among others.
Literary Feast offers everyone from young aspiring writers and seasoned booklovers to South Florida weekenders the opportunity to meet and mingle with the authors at three distinct events:
1. Novel Day for Students (March 14) - Unique educational outreach program during which the authors visit with more than 3,500 students in area high schools. This program is underwritten by BankAtlantic.
2. Night of Literary Feasts (March 14) - Premier literary event featuring a cocktail reception and book signing at the Broward County Main Library followed by a series of intimate dinner parties with the authors hosted by private donors.
3. LitLIVE! (March 15) - Free daylong series of author dialogues, panel discussions and book signings at the main campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. This program is underwritten by the Albert E. and Birdie W. Einstein Fund, Inc.
The Literary Feast excitement continues with a special presentation on Monday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. when international bestselling author Jeffrey Archer will discuss his latest novel, A Prisoner of Birth, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Broward Mall in Plantation. Book sales from the event will benefit the Broward Public Library Foundation.
For more information on the authors and the Literary Feast 2008 schedule of events, visit http://www.bplfoundation.org/, or call the Literary Feast Hotline at 954-357-5954.
Literary Feast 2008 will showcase the works of recognized authors from around the country, including former U.S. Marine and Parade magazine columnist James Brady, popular New York City writer and dating columnist Amy Cohen, Vanity Fair contributor and celebrity chronicler Kevin Sessums, national best-selling author Stephen Hunter, as well as South Florida's own famed interior designer Cecil Hayes and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jennifer Valoppi, among others.
Literary Feast offers everyone from young aspiring writers and seasoned booklovers to South Florida weekenders the opportunity to meet and mingle with the authors at three distinct events:
1. Novel Day for Students (March 14) - Unique educational outreach program during which the authors visit with more than 3,500 students in area high schools. This program is underwritten by BankAtlantic.
2. Night of Literary Feasts (March 14) - Premier literary event featuring a cocktail reception and book signing at the Broward County Main Library followed by a series of intimate dinner parties with the authors hosted by private donors.
3. LitLIVE! (March 15) - Free daylong series of author dialogues, panel discussions and book signings at the main campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. This program is underwritten by the Albert E. and Birdie W. Einstein Fund, Inc.
The Literary Feast excitement continues with a special presentation on Monday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. when international bestselling author Jeffrey Archer will discuss his latest novel, A Prisoner of Birth, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Broward Mall in Plantation. Book sales from the event will benefit the Broward Public Library Foundation.
For more information on the authors and the Literary Feast 2008 schedule of events, visit http://www.bplfoundation.org/, or call the Literary Feast Hotline at 954-357-5954.
April 2, 2008 - Non-fiction and Creative Writing Courses
UC Davis Extension offers a number of courses for beginning to advanced writers in a variety of genres including non-fiction and creative writing. Learn more about Extension's writing coursework and get answers to frequently asked questions at the free information session on Wednesday, April 2, 6-7 p.m. The following courses will take place April-June 2008 at the Sutter Square Galleria in Sacramento.
Through readings, exercises and assignments, familiar ideas, desires and identities will be challenged in the online course Form and Imagination, inspiring writers to move their writing out of a familiar frame and onto "the edge"-the best place for any writer to be. Possibilities of being will be explored, with time spent with unusual characters, unreliable narrators and neurotic protagonists, who students will emulate, but move beyond. The idea of form over content, of imagination and emotional truth over "fact" will be considered. Taught by Nancy Resler, this distance learning course is scheduled for April 7-June 2.
Grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph construction and English usage will be highlighted as students focus on skills needed for non-fiction writing in the course Enhancing Writing Skills for Non-Fiction Writers. Practice exercises are designed to give greater confidence in participants' writing ability. Discussions will cover the elements of structure, style and tone, narrative vs. expository writing, and the different kinds of writing, such as reviews, features, how-to's, memoirs and more. Learn to distinguish between good and bad writing, and learn how to produce marketable pieces suitable for publication. Taught by Elisabeth Sherwin, the course in scheduled for Mondays, April 7-June 2, 6:30-9 p.m.
Essential information is provided to help turn the dream of getting published into reality in the course Getting Published: The Business of Non-Fiction Writing. Learn to prepare materials such as query letters, cover letters and proposals that lead to professional writing assignments. Exercises and discussions will cover contracts, taxes and working with editors and agents. Taught by Robert Clark Young, the course is scheduled for Tuesdays, April 8-May 27, 6:30-9 p.m.
Elements of writing craft will be presented in the new course Advanced Fiction: Writer's Craft Workshop. Participants will hone writing skills through an exploration of point-of-view, sense of place, crafting a scene, techniques of dramatization and narration, character and dialogue. Discussions will include the subject of personal style and personal application of these techniques to participants' particular manuscripts. Writing exercises and published examples will supplement weekly writing assignments and workshop sessions. Participants will learn to critically read the writing of others and respond with thoughtful feedback. Solutions and encouragement will be emphasized to help build confidence and expand writing skills. Taught by Sands Hall, the course is scheduled for Saturdays, April 12-May 17, 12:30-4:45 p.m.
Explore ways to help a story find its most effective structure, and investigate the way structure determines the story in the new course Structure: Beginnings and Endings. Fiction is not necessarily linear; this course helps participants evaluate traditional structure and determine when to move beyond it. Learn about building tension, creating momentum, compelling the reader to continue and leaving the reader satisfied, but wanting more at the end. The course is scheduled for Thursdays, May 1-22, 6:30-9 p.m.
To enroll, visit http://extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/arts_and_humanities or email extension@unexmail.ucdavis.edu
Through readings, exercises and assignments, familiar ideas, desires and identities will be challenged in the online course Form and Imagination, inspiring writers to move their writing out of a familiar frame and onto "the edge"-the best place for any writer to be. Possibilities of being will be explored, with time spent with unusual characters, unreliable narrators and neurotic protagonists, who students will emulate, but move beyond. The idea of form over content, of imagination and emotional truth over "fact" will be considered. Taught by Nancy Resler, this distance learning course is scheduled for April 7-June 2.
Grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph construction and English usage will be highlighted as students focus on skills needed for non-fiction writing in the course Enhancing Writing Skills for Non-Fiction Writers. Practice exercises are designed to give greater confidence in participants' writing ability. Discussions will cover the elements of structure, style and tone, narrative vs. expository writing, and the different kinds of writing, such as reviews, features, how-to's, memoirs and more. Learn to distinguish between good and bad writing, and learn how to produce marketable pieces suitable for publication. Taught by Elisabeth Sherwin, the course in scheduled for Mondays, April 7-June 2, 6:30-9 p.m.
Essential information is provided to help turn the dream of getting published into reality in the course Getting Published: The Business of Non-Fiction Writing. Learn to prepare materials such as query letters, cover letters and proposals that lead to professional writing assignments. Exercises and discussions will cover contracts, taxes and working with editors and agents. Taught by Robert Clark Young, the course is scheduled for Tuesdays, April 8-May 27, 6:30-9 p.m.
Elements of writing craft will be presented in the new course Advanced Fiction: Writer's Craft Workshop. Participants will hone writing skills through an exploration of point-of-view, sense of place, crafting a scene, techniques of dramatization and narration, character and dialogue. Discussions will include the subject of personal style and personal application of these techniques to participants' particular manuscripts. Writing exercises and published examples will supplement weekly writing assignments and workshop sessions. Participants will learn to critically read the writing of others and respond with thoughtful feedback. Solutions and encouragement will be emphasized to help build confidence and expand writing skills. Taught by Sands Hall, the course is scheduled for Saturdays, April 12-May 17, 12:30-4:45 p.m.
Explore ways to help a story find its most effective structure, and investigate the way structure determines the story in the new course Structure: Beginnings and Endings. Fiction is not necessarily linear; this course helps participants evaluate traditional structure and determine when to move beyond it. Learn about building tension, creating momentum, compelling the reader to continue and leaving the reader satisfied, but wanting more at the end. The course is scheduled for Thursdays, May 1-22, 6:30-9 p.m.
To enroll, visit http://extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/arts_and_humanities or email extension@unexmail.ucdavis.edu
April 11-13, 2008 Missouri Writers' Guild Conference
2008 Missouri Writers' Guild Conference
April 11-13, 2008, Columbia, Mo.
Editors and an agent ready to hear pitches, plus workshops for magazine writers, poets, fiction writers, children's witers, and book authors. Keynote speakers poet Naomi Shihab Nye and entertainment writer Corey Blake. Also author Barbara Robinette Moss. Writing Contest for conference attendees.
Website: http://www.missouriwritersguild.org/
April 11-13, 2008, Columbia, Mo.
Editors and an agent ready to hear pitches, plus workshops for magazine writers, poets, fiction writers, children's witers, and book authors. Keynote speakers poet Naomi Shihab Nye and entertainment writer Corey Blake. Also author Barbara Robinette Moss. Writing Contest for conference attendees.
Website: http://www.missouriwritersguild.org/
March 31-June 13, UC Irvine Extension Offers Technical Writing
UC Irvine Extension is launching a new course within its engineering program titled, "Technical Writing for Engineering, Information Technology and Science Professionals." Course topics include: the challenges of scientific writing, creative persuasive proposals and writing summaries. The course will be offered online from March 31-June 13.
Students will learn how to write documents used in science and engineering and understand the role of writing in these careers. The course will distinguish central concepts from details in structured writing and help students logically develop evidence and make a persuasive argument.
For more information or to enroll in "Technical Writing for Engineering, Information Technology and Science Professionals," call (949) 824-5414.
Students will learn how to write documents used in science and engineering and understand the role of writing in these careers. The course will distinguish central concepts from details in structured writing and help students logically develop evidence and make a persuasive argument.
For more information or to enroll in "Technical Writing for Engineering, Information Technology and Science Professionals," call (949) 824-5414.
February 27, Literary Reading by Philip Gourevitch
Philip Gourevitch, editor of The Paris Review, will present a literary reading at 8:30 p.m., Frick Fine Arts Building Auditorium, 650 Schenley Dr., Oakland. This event is part of the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series. For more information contact Jeff Oaks at oaks@pitt.edu.
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