The Canadian Journalism Foundation invites you to join them in celebrating and recognizing journalistic excellence at its 12th Annual Awards Gala on June 9, 2009 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
The Foundation announced earlier that Joe Schlesinger is the recipient of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award. Schlesinger has reported for the last four decades from every part of the globe. He has covered wars and conflicts from Vietnam to the Gulf, and much more, throughout his illustrious career. The award will be presented to Schlesinger by Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada. She will be addressing the gala audience, composed of roughly 400 of the nation's top journalists, media executives, business and public sector leaders.
The Foundation is also pleased to welcome Morley Safer back to his native Toronto for a tribute at this year's Gala. With a body of work spanning six decades and a host of awards to his credit, Safer is one of North America's most celebrated journalists. While he's best known for his nearly 40 years as a correspondent on the CBS News program 60 Minutes, his broadcast career began in Canada with the CBC.
Other awards that will be presented at the gala include the Excellence in Journalism Award - which will be awarded to winners in two categories: large media and small media - the Greg Clark Award, the Canadian Journalism Fellowships, the Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy and the Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellowship.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
June 16-20 2009 - Western Writers Gallop into Oklahoma
Former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating is among those who will be honored when the top hands at writing about the American West gather for the Western Writers of America convention June 16-20 at the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel.
Keating, Oklahoma governor from 1995-2003, will receive the WWA Spur Award in the Western juvenile nonfiction category for his book "The Trial of Standing Bear." It is one of 16 Spurs to be handed out during the WWA Awards Banquet June 20 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Western Writers of America (www.westernwriters.org) was founded in 1953 to promote and recognize the literature of the American West. The WWA convention, which includes panel discussions, vendors, tours, auctions and the awards banquet, is open to both WWA members and non-members. Participants may register on site at a rate of $115 per day for members and $150 per day for non-members. Tours and meals are priced individually.
Two WWA events, including one scheduled on the eve of the convention's start, are open to the public. "Redefining the Western: The Scope of the Genre Today," a round table discussion and Q&A session with WWA authors, is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 15 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library in Oklahoma City. And the public is invited to a book signing by WWA authors from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 19 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Other convention highlights include the announcement of the all-time greatest TV Western series, miniseries and movies, as voted on by WWA members; the induction of legendary writer Max Brand (1892-1944) into the Western Writers Hall of Fame; and the presentation of the Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement to author Elmore Leonard.
Former Gov. Keating is expected to attend the June 20 awards banquet to accept his Spur. This is Keating's second Spur. He won the 2003 Storyteller Award, presented for the best illustrated children's book, "Will Rogers: An American Legend," also illustrated by Wimmer.
To learn more about the round table discussion at the library, call (405) 606-3879. For WWA information, e-mail wwa@unm.eduor call (505)277-5234
Keating, Oklahoma governor from 1995-2003, will receive the WWA Spur Award in the Western juvenile nonfiction category for his book "The Trial of Standing Bear." It is one of 16 Spurs to be handed out during the WWA Awards Banquet June 20 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Western Writers of America (www.westernwriters.org) was founded in 1953 to promote and recognize the literature of the American West. The WWA convention, which includes panel discussions, vendors, tours, auctions and the awards banquet, is open to both WWA members and non-members. Participants may register on site at a rate of $115 per day for members and $150 per day for non-members. Tours and meals are priced individually.
Two WWA events, including one scheduled on the eve of the convention's start, are open to the public. "Redefining the Western: The Scope of the Genre Today," a round table discussion and Q&A session with WWA authors, is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 15 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library in Oklahoma City. And the public is invited to a book signing by WWA authors from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 19 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Other convention highlights include the announcement of the all-time greatest TV Western series, miniseries and movies, as voted on by WWA members; the induction of legendary writer Max Brand (1892-1944) into the Western Writers Hall of Fame; and the presentation of the Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement to author Elmore Leonard.
Former Gov. Keating is expected to attend the June 20 awards banquet to accept his Spur. This is Keating's second Spur. He won the 2003 Storyteller Award, presented for the best illustrated children's book, "Will Rogers: An American Legend," also illustrated by Wimmer.
To learn more about the round table discussion at the library, call (405) 606-3879. For WWA information, e-mail wwa@unm.eduor call (505)277-5234
June 10 2009 - PRWeb and PRNews Bring Leading Communications Experts Together for Small Business Webinar
PRWeb, the leading online news distribution service, today announced that it is partnering with PRNews to host "Boosting Your Bottom Line with Online News & Other Cost-Effective PR Tactics," a webinar on PR & Marketing for Small Business on Wednesday, June 10th at 1:30 p.m. ET. This webinar is designed to offer small business owners tips and strategies to cost-effectively increase exposure for their business, generate revenue and boost their bottom line. To register, please go to www.prnewsonline.com/webinars/OnlineNews.html.
"PRWeb is a powerful marketing tool for small businesses to reach potential customers, build their online presence and generate revenue," said Bill Wagner, chief marketing officer at Vocus, Inc. "This webinar will provide the insight small businesses need to use online news releases to impact their search engine rankings, drive revenue and maximize the return on their investment."
The webinar brings together leading marketing experts to share tips, tactics, lessons learned, case studies and best practices for using email marketing, SEO, SEM and online news releases to help small businesses drive brand awareness and manage their organization's reputation in today's challenging business environment.
From writing effective press releases and attention-grabbing email subject lines to optimizing their website for search and leveraging social media tools, this is a webinar small business owners can't afford to miss. For more information or to register for this webinar please go to www.prnewsonline.com/webinars/OnlineNews.html.
"PRWeb is a powerful marketing tool for small businesses to reach potential customers, build their online presence and generate revenue," said Bill Wagner, chief marketing officer at Vocus, Inc. "This webinar will provide the insight small businesses need to use online news releases to impact their search engine rankings, drive revenue and maximize the return on their investment."
The webinar brings together leading marketing experts to share tips, tactics, lessons learned, case studies and best practices for using email marketing, SEO, SEM and online news releases to help small businesses drive brand awareness and manage their organization's reputation in today's challenging business environment.
From writing effective press releases and attention-grabbing email subject lines to optimizing their website for search and leveraging social media tools, this is a webinar small business owners can't afford to miss. For more information or to register for this webinar please go to www.prnewsonline.com/webinars/OnlineNews.html.
June 5 2009 - Leading Journalists to Address Public Relations Professionals at the 2009 Vocus Users Conference
Vocus, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management, today announced that its 2009 Users Conference will feature a panel of leading journalists discussing "How to Approach the Media" at 9:00 am on June 5, 2009. Panelists include Steve Wildstrom of BusinessWeek, Grant Gross of IDG News Service, Rick Dunham of The Houston Chronicle and Joe Williams of the Boston Globe. The journalists will discuss the changes in the media landscape and how PR professionals can build strong relationships with the media to ensure pitching success.
"This year's conference will offer our customers techniques to increase the momentum of their communications campaigns and get results that demonstrate their impact on the company's bottom line," said Bill Wagner, chief marketing officer at Vocus, Inc. "Featuring prestigious journalists from leading outlets, our panel will provide our customers with the insight they need to build media relationships that will help get their stories told."
The eighth annual Vocus Users' Conference will take place June 4-5, 2009 at The Mandarin Oriental in downtown Washington, D.C. Vocus customers will gather to explore how their organizations are using Vocus to increase the effectiveness of their public relations, government relations and PAC campaigns. For more information and a complete schedule, please visit www.vocus.com/uc2009.
"This year's conference will offer our customers techniques to increase the momentum of their communications campaigns and get results that demonstrate their impact on the company's bottom line," said Bill Wagner, chief marketing officer at Vocus, Inc. "Featuring prestigious journalists from leading outlets, our panel will provide our customers with the insight they need to build media relationships that will help get their stories told."
The eighth annual Vocus Users' Conference will take place June 4-5, 2009 at The Mandarin Oriental in downtown Washington, D.C. Vocus customers will gather to explore how their organizations are using Vocus to increase the effectiveness of their public relations, government relations and PAC campaigns. For more information and a complete schedule, please visit www.vocus.com/uc2009.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Barnes & Noble Launches 13th Annual Summer Reading Program
Barnes & Noble, the world's largest bookseller, announced the launch of its 2009 Summer Reading program with the bestselling series "Percy Jackson & The Olympians." In the series, culminating with the final book The Last Olympian, author Rick Riordan takes young readers on the adventures of Percy Jackson, a young half-god, half-human son of the gods of Olympus. The world of Greek myths comes alive to children as Percy Jackson and his demigod friends fight mythological monsters and the forces of the titan lord Kronos. This summer, Rick Riordan is helping Barnes & Noble lead a literary adventure, taking reading out of the classroom while giving students the chance to earn a free book.
Rick Riordan will be making Barnes & Noble in-store appearances on May 20, in San Antonio, Texas; June 19, in Mesa, Arizona and Saturday, August 29, in Brentwood, Tennessee. He will also participate in a Summer Reading blog at Barnes & Noble.com, where various authors will post about summer reading memories and children’s literacy. More information, including interactive activities for children and a video interview with Rick Riordan, is available at www.bn.com/summerreading.
"A former middle school teacher, Rick Riordan is the perfect partner to help Barnes & Noble foster a love of reading in students this summer," said Jaime Carey, chief merchandising officer for Barnes & Noble, Inc. "Riordan’s fresh and fun books enthrall young readers while at the same time providing them with a hero."
"The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is a fantastic way to encourage kids to read during the summer," says Rick Riordan. "Summer is a critical time to instill a love of books and create lifelong readers."
Barnes & Noble community relations managers will be distributing activity kits in-stores, at their local schools and at many public libraries. Teachers, parents and children can download the materials for free at www.bn.com/summerreading.
In addition to earning a free book by reading, children who participate in the Summer Reading program are eligible to win a free, signed copy of The Last Olympian. Riordan will sign hundreds of copies so that each store across the country has one book to give away.
Rick Riordan will be making Barnes & Noble in-store appearances on May 20, in San Antonio, Texas; June 19, in Mesa, Arizona and Saturday, August 29, in Brentwood, Tennessee. He will also participate in a Summer Reading blog at Barnes & Noble.com, where various authors will post about summer reading memories and children’s literacy. More information, including interactive activities for children and a video interview with Rick Riordan, is available at www.bn.com/summerreading.
"A former middle school teacher, Rick Riordan is the perfect partner to help Barnes & Noble foster a love of reading in students this summer," said Jaime Carey, chief merchandising officer for Barnes & Noble, Inc. "Riordan’s fresh and fun books enthrall young readers while at the same time providing them with a hero."
"The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is a fantastic way to encourage kids to read during the summer," says Rick Riordan. "Summer is a critical time to instill a love of books and create lifelong readers."
Barnes & Noble community relations managers will be distributing activity kits in-stores, at their local schools and at many public libraries. Teachers, parents and children can download the materials for free at www.bn.com/summerreading.
In addition to earning a free book by reading, children who participate in the Summer Reading program are eligible to win a free, signed copy of The Last Olympian. Riordan will sign hundreds of copies so that each store across the country has one book to give away.
June 5 2009 - Conference Brings Together Top Educators for Professional Development and Networking
Magna Publications, the leading provider of higher education newsletters, conferences, online seminars, and online courses, today announced the schedule for the sixth annual Teaching Professor Conference. Held June 5-7 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., The Teaching Professor Conference provides a thought-provoking and stimulating forum for both new and experienced educators to exchange information on the latest in college teaching and learning.
"One of the most gratifying features of the event is the wonderful spirit and camaraderie among faculty who are committed to sharing their knowledge with colleagues from around the country," said Maryellen Weimer, Ph.D., professor emerita Penn State Berks and editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter. "Each year hundreds of educators leave this conference inspired, energized, and ready to tackle the challenges of college teaching."
The 2009 Teaching Professor Conference kicks off June 5 with a timely opening plenary session titled Faculty Work in the 21st Century: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities, presented by Ann E. Austin, Ph.D., a professor at Michigan State University. The following two days are packed with more than 55 workshops and 17 poster sessions on a wide range of topics designed to help faculty:
increase student participation
use social media to enhance collaborative learning
engage unmotivated students
employ active learning techniques
tackle academic integrity issues
and much more.
The high-quality roster of speakers is a combination of top presenters from the 2008 Teaching Professor Conference who were invited back, and new presenters selected based on their experiences with special programs or recognized expertise in a specific instructional area of vital importance to higher education today.
"This year's call for proposals resulted in nearly 250 submissions, making it one of our most competitive selection processes to date," said MaryAnn Mlekush, conference manager, Magna Publications. "The conference is sure to help educators sharpen existing skills, generate new ideas, and learn new techniques and strategies for transforming the learning environment."
New this year to the Teaching Professor Conference is the Scholarly Work on Teaching and Learning Award. Sponsored by McGraw-Hill and Magna Publications, this award was created to recognize outstanding articles on the scholarship of teaching and learning. The winner and finalists will be announced at the conference.
To see the full conference schedule or to register go to: http://www.teachingprofessor.com/conference/
"One of the most gratifying features of the event is the wonderful spirit and camaraderie among faculty who are committed to sharing their knowledge with colleagues from around the country," said Maryellen Weimer, Ph.D., professor emerita Penn State Berks and editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter. "Each year hundreds of educators leave this conference inspired, energized, and ready to tackle the challenges of college teaching."
The 2009 Teaching Professor Conference kicks off June 5 with a timely opening plenary session titled Faculty Work in the 21st Century: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities, presented by Ann E. Austin, Ph.D., a professor at Michigan State University. The following two days are packed with more than 55 workshops and 17 poster sessions on a wide range of topics designed to help faculty:
increase student participation
use social media to enhance collaborative learning
engage unmotivated students
employ active learning techniques
tackle academic integrity issues
and much more.
The high-quality roster of speakers is a combination of top presenters from the 2008 Teaching Professor Conference who were invited back, and new presenters selected based on their experiences with special programs or recognized expertise in a specific instructional area of vital importance to higher education today.
"This year's call for proposals resulted in nearly 250 submissions, making it one of our most competitive selection processes to date," said MaryAnn Mlekush, conference manager, Magna Publications. "The conference is sure to help educators sharpen existing skills, generate new ideas, and learn new techniques and strategies for transforming the learning environment."
New this year to the Teaching Professor Conference is the Scholarly Work on Teaching and Learning Award. Sponsored by McGraw-Hill and Magna Publications, this award was created to recognize outstanding articles on the scholarship of teaching and learning. The winner and finalists will be announced at the conference.
To see the full conference schedule or to register go to: http://www.teachingprofessor.com/conference/
May 26 2009 - PR Tips on Working With the Media
For many people, the thought of approaching a journalist or TV or radio producer is a scary proposition: they worry about what they should or shouldn't say, how friendly they should be and a myriad of other things. On Tuesday, May 26 at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific, public relations expert Lisa Elia will host a free teleseminar in which she will interview media insiders who will explain how they would like to be approached, tips for pitching the media properly and how to shine on camera. Elia will also share PR tips people can use to secure publicity, and she will introduce her upcoming "Secrets of PR Success" program.
In her more than 20 years helping small businesses and entrepreneurs launch and expand their businesses, Elia has found that teaching clients how to deal with the media and training them for interviews is extremely helpful and empowering to her clients. In preparing clients for interviews she has booked for them on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," CNN, E! Entertainment Television, Time Magazine, Redbook and hundreds of other media outlets, Elia sought a simple way to remind clients to be at their best in any public relations situation.
"I created the CLEAR acronym to give people an easy way to remember how to communicate most effectively and positively. 'CLEAR' stands for 'Communicate with Love, Enthusiasm, Appreciation and Respect,'" says Elia.
Elia provides these interview preparation tips:
"Other things people can do to prepare themselves before making a call or doing an interview are:
-- Rehearse: Even if you're a great speaker and you know your topic inside and out, media interviews are different than business presentations and interviews. You must be very succinct and you rarely have time to give illustrative examples like you could in business settings.
-- Breathe: Breathe in for five counts; hold for five counts; breathe out for five counts. Do this a few times to release tension in your body and your diaphragm. Your voice will sound stronger and less shaky after doing this.
-- Change your mental state: If you've been busily rushing through your day or driving to an interview, take a moment to center yourself and focus on the message you're about to share.
-- Keep your facts on hand: Be sure you've done your homework and that you have your key message points, facts and figures you'll need on paper so you can look at them quickly before the interview."
Elia recently created http://www.clearpublicist.com/ to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with do-it-yourself PR information in the form of free PR reports and a free weekly ezine that's filled with PR tips and information. She is introducing Secrets of PR Success, an in-depth, 16-week teleseminar series for entrepreneurs, small businesses or anyone who wants to learn to use public relations strategies for branding, publicity and financial growth. This course begins June 3. The deadline for registration is May 29.
To hear a recording of Elia's last free teleseminar, which took place earlier this month, click this link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/599840966e78f8c6/
To register for the free call or to learn more, visit http://www.clearpublicist.com/ or call 310-479-0216.
In her more than 20 years helping small businesses and entrepreneurs launch and expand their businesses, Elia has found that teaching clients how to deal with the media and training them for interviews is extremely helpful and empowering to her clients. In preparing clients for interviews she has booked for them on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," CNN, E! Entertainment Television, Time Magazine, Redbook and hundreds of other media outlets, Elia sought a simple way to remind clients to be at their best in any public relations situation.
"I created the CLEAR acronym to give people an easy way to remember how to communicate most effectively and positively. 'CLEAR' stands for 'Communicate with Love, Enthusiasm, Appreciation and Respect,'" says Elia.
Elia provides these interview preparation tips:
"Other things people can do to prepare themselves before making a call or doing an interview are:
-- Rehearse: Even if you're a great speaker and you know your topic inside and out, media interviews are different than business presentations and interviews. You must be very succinct and you rarely have time to give illustrative examples like you could in business settings.
-- Breathe: Breathe in for five counts; hold for five counts; breathe out for five counts. Do this a few times to release tension in your body and your diaphragm. Your voice will sound stronger and less shaky after doing this.
-- Change your mental state: If you've been busily rushing through your day or driving to an interview, take a moment to center yourself and focus on the message you're about to share.
-- Keep your facts on hand: Be sure you've done your homework and that you have your key message points, facts and figures you'll need on paper so you can look at them quickly before the interview."
Elia recently created http://www.clearpublicist.com/ to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with do-it-yourself PR information in the form of free PR reports and a free weekly ezine that's filled with PR tips and information. She is introducing Secrets of PR Success, an in-depth, 16-week teleseminar series for entrepreneurs, small businesses or anyone who wants to learn to use public relations strategies for branding, publicity and financial growth. This course begins June 3. The deadline for registration is May 29.
To hear a recording of Elia's last free teleseminar, which took place earlier this month, click this link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/599840966e78f8c6/
To register for the free call or to learn more, visit http://www.clearpublicist.com/ or call 310-479-0216.
Poe's Body Exhumed From Baltimore Cemetery And Returned To Philadelphia In Brat Productions' Haunted Poe
During this the 200th anniversary year of Edgar Allan Poe's birth, Brat Productions will unearth the images, characters and scenes from works by the master of the macabre for the world premiere of Haunted Poe, a theatrical production uniting literature, history and theater with the haunted attraction genre.
A 10,000 square foot warehouse will be transformed into an eerie maze of chambers into which audiences will be guided through short vignettes designed to surprise and shock in unexpected ways. "In each room, around every corner, another scare awaits," said Producing Artistic Director Michael Alltop.
The 11 featured tales include "The Tell-tale Heart," "The Raven," "The Black Cat," "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Pit and the Pendulum," written by Poe in Philadelphia, between 1838-1844.
Haunted Poe will run October 1 – November 1, 2009 at 38 Jackson Street in Philadelphia. Timed tickets, ranging from $10 - $25, will be available at www.hauntedpoe.com beginning July 6. [A full performance schedule and ticket details follow in the fact sheet below.] The performance dates will coincide with the Third International Edgar Allan Poe Conference: The Bicentennial, scheduled for October 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia.
Haunted Poe begins with the premise that the author's remains have been exhumed from Westminster Cemetery in Baltimore and brought to Philadelphia for the anniversary of his death (October 7, 1849). With Poe's return to the place of some of his greatest literary achievements, he is brought back to life to guide us through his imagination.
Alltop, who conceived the work, went on to say, "Audiences will witness a plot being hatched by a madman; see a corpse take on life as shrieks erupt from under shaking floorboards; peek through holes in the wall to spy on unspeakable crimes; navigate their way through tunnels lined with skeletons; and look in vain for an escape as the walls of a room close in on them."
A team of talented Philadelphia artists has been assembled for Haunted Poe: award-winning director/actor/playwright Madi Distefano, founder of Brat Productions in 1996, shapes this theatrical amusement; playwright Bruce Walsh adapts his keen sense of writing for alternative venues for the script; Brad Helm, former designer and technical director for Eastern State Penitentiary's Terror Behind the Walls, oversees production elements, including sound, video, lighting, costumes, special effects, masks, puppets, blood and gore; and "Philly Poe Guy" Edward Pettit provides literary and historical context.
Haunted Poe is a theatrical project that differs from other haunted attractions. There will be no roaring chainsaws or pulsing lights, no reliance on sonic blasts or hydraulic monsters. Although modern technology will be used in the production, the costumes, props and scenic elements will be period-correct, with chills derived from the psychological thrills that are the hallmark of Poe's work. His catalog of terror – phobias, insanity, nightmares, haunted houses, torture, premature burial, murder, dismemberment, ghosts and the undead – will be ever-present.
Brat Production's Haunted Poe has been funded by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative with additional support from the Marketing Innovation Program.
A 10,000 square foot warehouse will be transformed into an eerie maze of chambers into which audiences will be guided through short vignettes designed to surprise and shock in unexpected ways. "In each room, around every corner, another scare awaits," said Producing Artistic Director Michael Alltop.
The 11 featured tales include "The Tell-tale Heart," "The Raven," "The Black Cat," "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Pit and the Pendulum," written by Poe in Philadelphia, between 1838-1844.
Haunted Poe will run October 1 – November 1, 2009 at 38 Jackson Street in Philadelphia. Timed tickets, ranging from $10 - $25, will be available at www.hauntedpoe.com beginning July 6. [A full performance schedule and ticket details follow in the fact sheet below.] The performance dates will coincide with the Third International Edgar Allan Poe Conference: The Bicentennial, scheduled for October 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia.
Haunted Poe begins with the premise that the author's remains have been exhumed from Westminster Cemetery in Baltimore and brought to Philadelphia for the anniversary of his death (October 7, 1849). With Poe's return to the place of some of his greatest literary achievements, he is brought back to life to guide us through his imagination.
Alltop, who conceived the work, went on to say, "Audiences will witness a plot being hatched by a madman; see a corpse take on life as shrieks erupt from under shaking floorboards; peek through holes in the wall to spy on unspeakable crimes; navigate their way through tunnels lined with skeletons; and look in vain for an escape as the walls of a room close in on them."
A team of talented Philadelphia artists has been assembled for Haunted Poe: award-winning director/actor/playwright Madi Distefano, founder of Brat Productions in 1996, shapes this theatrical amusement; playwright Bruce Walsh adapts his keen sense of writing for alternative venues for the script; Brad Helm, former designer and technical director for Eastern State Penitentiary's Terror Behind the Walls, oversees production elements, including sound, video, lighting, costumes, special effects, masks, puppets, blood and gore; and "Philly Poe Guy" Edward Pettit provides literary and historical context.
Haunted Poe is a theatrical project that differs from other haunted attractions. There will be no roaring chainsaws or pulsing lights, no reliance on sonic blasts or hydraulic monsters. Although modern technology will be used in the production, the costumes, props and scenic elements will be period-correct, with chills derived from the psychological thrills that are the hallmark of Poe's work. His catalog of terror – phobias, insanity, nightmares, haunted houses, torture, premature burial, murder, dismemberment, ghosts and the undead – will be ever-present.
Brat Production's Haunted Poe has been funded by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative with additional support from the Marketing Innovation Program.
Monday, May 18, 2009
July 24-26 2009 - The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference
The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference is a forum for journalists, writers, readers, students, educators and the general public to listen to, be inspired by and practice their craft at the highest possible level. George Getschow, Writer-in-Residence at the University of North Texas, has once again lined up over a dozen outstanding writers and authors.
The Mayborn Conference was created to enhance the quality of nonfiction writing, encourage innovation, and create a community of factual storytellers who maintain an unflinching faith in the narrative craft.
The Mayborn organizers will gather some of the most talented storytellers in the country to explore the aesthetic elements of nonfiction narrative prose writing that elevate the reading experience without ever compromising factual truth.
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The Mayborn Conference was created to enhance the quality of nonfiction writing, encourage innovation, and create a community of factual storytellers who maintain an unflinching faith in the narrative craft.
The Mayborn organizers will gather some of the most talented storytellers in the country to explore the aesthetic elements of nonfiction narrative prose writing that elevate the reading experience without ever compromising factual truth.
Website: href="http://themayborn.unt.edu/MaybornConference2009.htm">http://themayborn.unt.edu/MaybornConference2009.htm
June 18 2009 - Online Publishers Association Kicks Off 2009 Eyes on the Internet Tour
The Online Publishers Association announced the schedule and program for its 2009 Eyes on the Internet tour. The three city road show, now in its sixth year, is designed to update executives in the advertising, marketing and publishing communities on the most recent research and trends in online media and marketing. Beginning in San Francisco on June 18th, this year's Eyes on the Internet tour will debut "The Silent Click: Building Brands Online," which uncovers the secrets to how online brand advertising influences search activity, drives traffic to advertisers sites and influences how consumers spend money online. The research was conducted by comScore.
The 2009 Eyes on the Internet tour will take place on the following dates:
June 18th; San Francisco, CA at The Grand Hyatt
June 23rd; Chicago, IL at The Westin Michigan Avenue
June 25th; New York, NY at The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
Audience members will be among the first to see the new research findings and hear a panel of marketing, agency and publishing experts debate such topics as:
Best practices for leveraging display advertising to drive action
How to effectively measure brand impact
Which online environments produce the greatest results for brands
Online consumer spending habits
Implications for media, marketers and advertisers
To register for any of the free 2009 Eyes on the Internet breakfast events, visit http://www.online-publishers.org/eyes09.
The 2009 Eyes on the Internet tour will take place on the following dates:
June 18th; San Francisco, CA at The Grand Hyatt
June 23rd; Chicago, IL at The Westin Michigan Avenue
June 25th; New York, NY at The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
Audience members will be among the first to see the new research findings and hear a panel of marketing, agency and publishing experts debate such topics as:
Best practices for leveraging display advertising to drive action
How to effectively measure brand impact
Which online environments produce the greatest results for brands
Online consumer spending habits
Implications for media, marketers and advertisers
To register for any of the free 2009 Eyes on the Internet breakfast events, visit http://www.online-publishers.org/eyes09.
June 3 2009 - Free Internet Marketing Workshop for Artists and Artisans
As more and more artists develop websites to introduce their work to a world-wide online community the question often turns to, what is the best way to make this online community more aware of my website?s existence, and what other online methods should I employ to make my work more visible?
As part of an ongoing effort to assist artists and communities with answering these questions, Darrell Bulmer and Kerstin Gilg of the Maine Arts Commission will present a 2-hour workshop that demonstrates and simplifies online marketing for artists.
Using various Maine artists as examples, this presentation will show attendees how they can employ similar methods to further their internet marketing efforts. Some of the topics included during this workshop will be the use of social networking sites, the development and usage of email lists, websites, blogs and online cooperatives. There will also be clear examples of the usage of free online resources from companies such as Google as well as an introduction to the emerging use of online sites such as eBay and YouTube.
Darrell and Kerstin will go beyond simply introducing these online elements by demonstrating their usage; they will walk attendees through some online procedures that reflect the most common questions and concerns from previous workshops. The discussion will retain a focus of finding which online marketing services are most beneficial for individuals and how continuous tracking can guide the success of future efforts.
Artists and artisans are encouraged to bring their questions to this workshop as time will be provided to answer as many as possible throughout the evening.
This workshop is free to attend; those requiring more information or wishing to register should call 1-800-442-2092 (Wendy Rose at Women, Work, and Community) or email Wendy at wkrose@maine.edu. The workshop is co-sponsored by Women, Work, and Community and the Kennebec Valley Art Association.
As part of an ongoing effort to assist artists and communities with answering these questions, Darrell Bulmer and Kerstin Gilg of the Maine Arts Commission will present a 2-hour workshop that demonstrates and simplifies online marketing for artists.
Using various Maine artists as examples, this presentation will show attendees how they can employ similar methods to further their internet marketing efforts. Some of the topics included during this workshop will be the use of social networking sites, the development and usage of email lists, websites, blogs and online cooperatives. There will also be clear examples of the usage of free online resources from companies such as Google as well as an introduction to the emerging use of online sites such as eBay and YouTube.
Darrell and Kerstin will go beyond simply introducing these online elements by demonstrating their usage; they will walk attendees through some online procedures that reflect the most common questions and concerns from previous workshops. The discussion will retain a focus of finding which online marketing services are most beneficial for individuals and how continuous tracking can guide the success of future efforts.
Artists and artisans are encouraged to bring their questions to this workshop as time will be provided to answer as many as possible throughout the evening.
This workshop is free to attend; those requiring more information or wishing to register should call 1-800-442-2092 (Wendy Rose at Women, Work, and Community) or email Wendy at wkrose@maine.edu. The workshop is co-sponsored by Women, Work, and Community and the Kennebec Valley Art Association.
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 15 2009 - Visiting Writer Series Brings Scottish-born Novelist to OSU
Scottish-born novelist Margot Livesey will visit the Oregon State University campus on Friday, May 15,. to read from her most recent work, the award-winning novel "The House on Fortune Street."
A question-and-answer session and a book-signing will follow the reading, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Valley Library's first floor rotunda. The event is free and open to the public.
Livesey was raised in a boys' school in the Scottish Highlands where her father taught and her mother was the school nurse. After getting her bachelor's degree at the University of York, Livesey worked in shops and restaurants while honing her craft as a fiction writer. Her efforts began to pay off in 1986, with the publication of her short story collection, "Learning by Heart," published by Penguin/Canada.
Since the mid-1980s, she has published six novels, each of which has received consistent raves from critics both here and abroad. Los Angeles Times critic Richard Eder, in writing about "The House on Fortune Street," described Livesey as "a shrewd diagnostician of Western mini-maladies…acutely observant; her psychological algebra is admirable and sometimes astonishing." Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly called her writing "melodic, intimate, and perfectly calibrated."
Livesey's novels and stories revolve around trust and intimacy in human relationships, uncovering in understated prose shocking truths about parents and children, friends and lovers. Her earlier novels include "Eva Moves the Furniture," a tribute to her own mother's upbringing in Scotland, and "Homework," in which a young woman is at the mercy of a small child's dark domestic plot.
She has taught writing in a number of prestigious programs in the United States, including the Iowa Writers Workshop and the Warren Wilson Program for Writers. She is a distinguished visiting writer at both Emerson College and Bowdoin College. Among her awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts.
"The House on Fortune Street," published in 2008, won the 2009 L.L. Winship/Pen New England Award for Fiction.
Livesey's visit to Corvallis is the final event in this year's OSU Visiting Writers Series, and is supported by the Valley Library, the Office of the Provost, and the OSU Department of English.
A question-and-answer session and a book-signing will follow the reading, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Valley Library's first floor rotunda. The event is free and open to the public.
Livesey was raised in a boys' school in the Scottish Highlands where her father taught and her mother was the school nurse. After getting her bachelor's degree at the University of York, Livesey worked in shops and restaurants while honing her craft as a fiction writer. Her efforts began to pay off in 1986, with the publication of her short story collection, "Learning by Heart," published by Penguin/Canada.
Since the mid-1980s, she has published six novels, each of which has received consistent raves from critics both here and abroad. Los Angeles Times critic Richard Eder, in writing about "The House on Fortune Street," described Livesey as "a shrewd diagnostician of Western mini-maladies…acutely observant; her psychological algebra is admirable and sometimes astonishing." Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly called her writing "melodic, intimate, and perfectly calibrated."
Livesey's novels and stories revolve around trust and intimacy in human relationships, uncovering in understated prose shocking truths about parents and children, friends and lovers. Her earlier novels include "Eva Moves the Furniture," a tribute to her own mother's upbringing in Scotland, and "Homework," in which a young woman is at the mercy of a small child's dark domestic plot.
She has taught writing in a number of prestigious programs in the United States, including the Iowa Writers Workshop and the Warren Wilson Program for Writers. She is a distinguished visiting writer at both Emerson College and Bowdoin College. Among her awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts.
"The House on Fortune Street," published in 2008, won the 2009 L.L. Winship/Pen New England Award for Fiction.
Livesey's visit to Corvallis is the final event in this year's OSU Visiting Writers Series, and is supported by the Valley Library, the Office of the Provost, and the OSU Department of English.
May 19-22 2009 - Virtual Writers' Conference
Want all the benefits of attending a writers’ conference without leaving the comfort of your own home? No travel expenses, no conference fees, just lots of advice, interviews and networking. You’ll hear from published authors, get advice from editors and publishers and learn what agents are looking for in a writer. In fact, two of the agents are seeking new clients. Could this be the break you’ve been looking for?
Simply log onto
http://virtualwritersconference.blogspot.com/ now to follow the blog so you won’t miss valuable updates. Then come back from May 19-22, 2009 to be a part of their Virtual Writers’ Conference.
So what's the catch?
No catch. Presenters are simply hoping you enjoy the Virtual Writers' Conference so much that you'll (a) buy some of their books and/or services; (b) recommend their books and/or services to your friends; (c) request your library to order some of their books; or (d) any/all of the above.
During this four-day Virtual Writers' Conference, writers will glean valuable information.
This event is hosted by Gayle Trent, author of Murder Takes the Cake. Learn more about Gayle at http://www.gayletrent.com.
Simply log onto
http://virtualwritersconference.blogspot.com/ now to follow the blog so you won’t miss valuable updates. Then come back from May 19-22, 2009 to be a part of their Virtual Writers’ Conference.
So what's the catch?
No catch. Presenters are simply hoping you enjoy the Virtual Writers' Conference so much that you'll (a) buy some of their books and/or services; (b) recommend their books and/or services to your friends; (c) request your library to order some of their books; or (d) any/all of the above.
During this four-day Virtual Writers' Conference, writers will glean valuable information.
This event is hosted by Gayle Trent, author of Murder Takes the Cake. Learn more about Gayle at http://www.gayletrent.com.
June 18 2009 - Book Marketing Online Workshop
Book marketing online has become the number one sought after solution by authors worldwide, with 331,526 new book titles published this year, thus far. Website makeover trainer and author, C.F. Jackson will be among the presenters at the Black Writers Reunion & Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ms. Jackson's targeted topic for her workshop: "7 Key Steps on How to Get Started Right as an Author Online Overnight".
"When it comes to Internet marketing and utilizing the Internet to generate sells, most websites provide a portion of the puzzle. However with Website Makeover Workshop, the ultimate goal is to create the central place on the web for authors and writers to learn what is needed to be successful on the Internet. No matter what the learning preference maybe, may it be through audio, video, or text – Website Makeover Workshop has developed the complete resource on the Internet," said C.F. Jackson.
"I'm looking forward to bringing the "how to market a book online" quandary to the Black Writers Reunion & Conference in June. It's all about providing one great idea and that's what I'm there to do," she continued.
The Conference is scheduled to start Thursday, June 18, 2009. For registration guidelines and more information about the reunion visit: http://www.blackwriters.org/registration.
"When it comes to Internet marketing and utilizing the Internet to generate sells, most websites provide a portion of the puzzle. However with Website Makeover Workshop, the ultimate goal is to create the central place on the web for authors and writers to learn what is needed to be successful on the Internet. No matter what the learning preference maybe, may it be through audio, video, or text – Website Makeover Workshop has developed the complete resource on the Internet," said C.F. Jackson.
"I'm looking forward to bringing the "how to market a book online" quandary to the Black Writers Reunion & Conference in June. It's all about providing one great idea and that's what I'm there to do," she continued.
The Conference is scheduled to start Thursday, June 18, 2009. For registration guidelines and more information about the reunion visit: http://www.blackwriters.org/registration.
Aug 5-7 2009 - Catholic Writers Guild, Catholic Marketing Network Hold Writers' Conference
The Catholic Writers' Guild, in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network, will host its first-ever Catholic Writers' Conference LIVE! at the Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, Somerset, NJ, from Aug 5-7, 2009. The conference will host publishers, editors and authors from all aspects of the Catholic writing world, including magazines and devotionals, novels and educational materials. The panel discussions, presentations and workshops will cover all aspects of writing including generating query letters, crafting a good story, worldbuilding, marketing finished works and more. In addition, editors from several Catholic publishers will be on-hand to share their wisdom and hear authors propose their works.
The Catholic Marketing Network's International Trade Show, held at the neighboring Garden State Exhibition Center (www.gsec.com), will serve as the exhibition floor for the writers' conference, giving writers a chance to browse the booths, meet with publishing companies, and chat with the published authors at book signings at the Catholic Writers' Guild booth. CMN will also be hosting daily Masses and rosaries at the Doubletree Hotel, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the exhibition center. Other CMN events including the seminars and inspirational talks scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 will be held at the Doubletree.
Presenters for the writers' conference include: author/Sophia Press submissions editor Regina Doman (Angel in the Waters); Pauline Books and Media Editor Sister Maria Grace, CEO of Ignatius Press Mark Brumley (How Not to Share Your Faith), Susan Brinkmann editor of Canticle Magazine, Lisa Wheeler, Executive Vice President of the Maximus Group (PR and marketing firm for The Passion of the Christ), author/Ascension Press publisher Matt Pinto (Do Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons?), and mystery author John Desjarlais (Bleeder) among others.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for both writers and publishers to connect," said science fiction writer and Catholic Writer's Guild President, Karina Fabian. "The CMN has been especially generous in offering to share it facilities and programs with us, which really enhances the quality of the conference for attendee and presenter."
Conference Coordinator and CWG Vice President Ann Lewis adds "There will be a lot of good information, encouragement and learning opportunities for Catholic authors at our live conference. Our goal is to help good Catholic writers to get published. The world needs their words."
The Catholic Writers' Guild has hosted two highly successful on-line conferences.
To register or for more information, go to www.catholicwritersconference.com. Registration is $80 through June 1st, $99 through July 31st and $110 at the door.
The Catholic Marketing Network's International Trade Show, held at the neighboring Garden State Exhibition Center (www.gsec.com), will serve as the exhibition floor for the writers' conference, giving writers a chance to browse the booths, meet with publishing companies, and chat with the published authors at book signings at the Catholic Writers' Guild booth. CMN will also be hosting daily Masses and rosaries at the Doubletree Hotel, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the exhibition center. Other CMN events including the seminars and inspirational talks scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 will be held at the Doubletree.
Presenters for the writers' conference include: author/Sophia Press submissions editor Regina Doman (Angel in the Waters); Pauline Books and Media Editor Sister Maria Grace, CEO of Ignatius Press Mark Brumley (How Not to Share Your Faith), Susan Brinkmann editor of Canticle Magazine, Lisa Wheeler, Executive Vice President of the Maximus Group (PR and marketing firm for The Passion of the Christ), author/Ascension Press publisher Matt Pinto (Do Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons?), and mystery author John Desjarlais (Bleeder) among others.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for both writers and publishers to connect," said science fiction writer and Catholic Writer's Guild President, Karina Fabian. "The CMN has been especially generous in offering to share it facilities and programs with us, which really enhances the quality of the conference for attendee and presenter."
Conference Coordinator and CWG Vice President Ann Lewis adds "There will be a lot of good information, encouragement and learning opportunities for Catholic authors at our live conference. Our goal is to help good Catholic writers to get published. The world needs their words."
The Catholic Writers' Guild has hosted two highly successful on-line conferences.
To register or for more information, go to www.catholicwritersconference.com. Registration is $80 through June 1st, $99 through July 31st and $110 at the door.
May 12 2009 - PR Tips From Public Relations Expert Lisa Elia
With thousands of new businesses being launched daily and existing business owners trying to remain competitive, understanding the proper use of publicity and public relations is more important than ever. On May 12 at 9 pm Eastern/6 pm Pacific, public relations expert Lisa Elia will host a free teleseminar in which she will provide tips people can use immediately to gain publicity and she will introduce her upcoming 16-week teleseminar, "Secrets of PR Success."
"Publicity is crucial to the success of most businesses, and it can really help a small business grow quickly. However, there's much more to public relations than just publicity," says Lisa Elia, owner and president of the Los Angeles-based PR firm Lisa Elia Public Relations. "Most people don't understand that public relations refers to how you relate to all of your publics: publicity is a part of this, but it's not all there is to PR."
Elia, who has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses launch and grow their businesses in her more than 20 years in the PR industry, recommends that you gain clarity on your mission, your purpose for doing PR and your brand before you promote yourself or your business. She says:
"Ask yourself these questions:
-- Why do I do what I do?
-- Why does the world need to know about it?
-- How will my message be best received -- with humor, sensitivity,
directness?
-- What is the image I want to project?
-- How can I convey this through my brand -- choice of colors, taglines,
company culture, etc.?"
In working with each client, Elia begins with the foundation of developing a clear picture of the mission, purpose for PR, brand and image. She states that this is what has enabled her to secure placements for her clients with national media, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," CNN, E! Entertainment Television, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Time, In Style, and hundreds of other outlets.
Elia recently formed www.clearpublicist.com to provide free downloadable PR information and tools and to provide programs to educate entrepreneurs who want to learn to handle their own PR or to maximize the effectiveness of their PR efforts.
To register for the free call on May 12 or to learn more, visit href="http://www.clearpublicist.com/">www.clearpublicist.com or call 310-479-0216.
"Publicity is crucial to the success of most businesses, and it can really help a small business grow quickly. However, there's much more to public relations than just publicity," says Lisa Elia, owner and president of the Los Angeles-based PR firm Lisa Elia Public Relations. "Most people don't understand that public relations refers to how you relate to all of your publics: publicity is a part of this, but it's not all there is to PR."
Elia, who has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses launch and grow their businesses in her more than 20 years in the PR industry, recommends that you gain clarity on your mission, your purpose for doing PR and your brand before you promote yourself or your business. She says:
"Ask yourself these questions:
-- Why do I do what I do?
-- Why does the world need to know about it?
-- How will my message be best received -- with humor, sensitivity,
directness?
-- What is the image I want to project?
-- How can I convey this through my brand -- choice of colors, taglines,
company culture, etc.?"
In working with each client, Elia begins with the foundation of developing a clear picture of the mission, purpose for PR, brand and image. She states that this is what has enabled her to secure placements for her clients with national media, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," CNN, E! Entertainment Television, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Time, In Style, and hundreds of other outlets.
Elia recently formed www.clearpublicist.com to provide free downloadable PR information and tools and to provide programs to educate entrepreneurs who want to learn to handle their own PR or to maximize the effectiveness of their PR efforts.
To register for the free call on May 12 or to learn more, visit href="http://www.clearpublicist.com/">www.clearpublicist.com or call 310-479-0216.
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 27 2009 - Conference on Future and Sustainability of Journalism
Two universities are bringing together journalists, researchers, scholars, entrepreneurs, technologists, regulators and the public in Washington, D.C., on May 27 for a "critical convening" on the future and sustainability of journalism and America's newspapers. Topics to be covered include privacy, advertising, personalization and subscription networks for web news and services.
The conference, "From Gatekeeper to Information Valet: Workplans for Sustaining Journalism," is set for Wednesday, May 27, from 10am to 4pm at the downtown Washington, D.C., campus of The George Washington University. It will include findings from a new national survey tracking consumer attitudes toward privacy, commissioned by the Reynolds Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, the principal organizer of the event.
"The news about the news is jarring," said Bill Densmore, a fellow at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI). "It includes hearings on Capitol Hill, new ideas about charging for content, services that profoundly affect user privacy, huge business losses among icons of American journalism and thousands of layoffs."
Divided into fast-paced briefing and participatory work and news sessions, the conference will be staged in state-of-the-art Jack Morton Auditorium at GWU. All-day registration of $55 includes lunch and refreshments.
Participants will exchange the latest news and ideas about tools, systems and services likely to sustain the values, principles and purposes of independent journalism. Participants will organize briefings on key initiatives and technologies, stage a round of afternoon breakout sessions and then wrap up by considering what's been learned and what next steps are required. In addition, RJI will describe the planned formation of the Journalism Trust Innovation Engine (JTIA) -- a place, and ideas, around which journalism's supporters can stand up, partner, experiment, leave the gates behind, and begin sharing in a new information commons.
Other event details planned include a strategic overview of news-industry opportunities and challenges and discussion of the Information Valet Project, another Reynolds Institute project.
After lunch, Dr. Lee Wilkins, professor, Missouri School of Journalism, will discuss findings from a new national survey of public attitudes toward the sharing of private information via the web. Then Missouri graduate student Emily Sussman will document and discuss a 14-year history of efforts to "monetize" news and other web content. Other briefings will be provided by Charles Lewis, founder of the Center for Public Integrity, one of the earliest non-profit watchdog journalism organizations, and Prof. James Hamilton, of Duke University, an expert on the financing of news.
The event is public, but attendance is limited. For required online registration, go to http://www.journalismtrust.org. The George Washington University Inn is providing a special lodging rate for attendees.
The conference, "From Gatekeeper to Information Valet: Workplans for Sustaining Journalism," is set for Wednesday, May 27, from 10am to 4pm at the downtown Washington, D.C., campus of The George Washington University. It will include findings from a new national survey tracking consumer attitudes toward privacy, commissioned by the Reynolds Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, the principal organizer of the event.
"The news about the news is jarring," said Bill Densmore, a fellow at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI). "It includes hearings on Capitol Hill, new ideas about charging for content, services that profoundly affect user privacy, huge business losses among icons of American journalism and thousands of layoffs."
Divided into fast-paced briefing and participatory work and news sessions, the conference will be staged in state-of-the-art Jack Morton Auditorium at GWU. All-day registration of $55 includes lunch and refreshments.
Participants will exchange the latest news and ideas about tools, systems and services likely to sustain the values, principles and purposes of independent journalism. Participants will organize briefings on key initiatives and technologies, stage a round of afternoon breakout sessions and then wrap up by considering what's been learned and what next steps are required. In addition, RJI will describe the planned formation of the Journalism Trust Innovation Engine (JTIA) -- a place, and ideas, around which journalism's supporters can stand up, partner, experiment, leave the gates behind, and begin sharing in a new information commons.
Other event details planned include a strategic overview of news-industry opportunities and challenges and discussion of the Information Valet Project, another Reynolds Institute project.
After lunch, Dr. Lee Wilkins, professor, Missouri School of Journalism, will discuss findings from a new national survey of public attitudes toward the sharing of private information via the web. Then Missouri graduate student Emily Sussman will document and discuss a 14-year history of efforts to "monetize" news and other web content. Other briefings will be provided by Charles Lewis, founder of the Center for Public Integrity, one of the earliest non-profit watchdog journalism organizations, and Prof. James Hamilton, of Duke University, an expert on the financing of news.
The event is public, but attendance is limited. For required online registration, go to http://www.journalismtrust.org. The George Washington University Inn is providing a special lodging rate for attendees.
Writers to Find Inspiration on the High Seas in April 2010
Jason Coleman, Inc., Havenhurst Books and ExpertsSourceExpress.com have partnered to present "Writer's Floating Ideas", www.writerscruise.com, a unique self-educational cruise for aspiring and published writers. The 7-day event will feature the Norwegian Star, the floating resort from Norwegian Cruise Line with 13 restaurant and the largest private suites on any ship. "Writers Floating Ideas" sails from April 10-17, 2010.
This exclusive voyage will feature award-winning writer Josefina Lopez. Ms. Lopez is the most published and distinguished Latina playwright in the United States. She gained international acclaim for her award-winning landmark film Real Women Have Curves starring America Ferrera. Her debut novel Hungry Woman in Paris debuted March 2009 from Grand Central Publishing. Publishing experts and marketing professionals will join Ms. Lopez to advise writers on how to take their work from "mind to market". This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers writers a rare glimpse behind the publishing curtain and real-world tools to succeed.
This exclusive voyage will feature award-winning writer Josefina Lopez. Ms. Lopez is the most published and distinguished Latina playwright in the United States. She gained international acclaim for her award-winning landmark film Real Women Have Curves starring America Ferrera. Her debut novel Hungry Woman in Paris debuted March 2009 from Grand Central Publishing. Publishing experts and marketing professionals will join Ms. Lopez to advise writers on how to take their work from "mind to market". This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers writers a rare glimpse behind the publishing curtain and real-world tools to succeed.
June 26-28 2009 - Robert Olen Butler speaks at New Letters Writing Conference
New Letters - the University of Missouri-Kansas City's (UMKC) international magazine of writing and art - will feature keynote speaker Robert Olen Butler at its annual Weekend Writing Conference, "Writing for Love, Money, & Immortality." Writers, community members and students of all levels can attend the conference, which will feature discussions, workshops and informal gatherings with several professional writers.
Butler's address will be free and open to the public at 7 p.m., Friday, June 26 in the UMKC University Center's Pierson Auditorium, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo. On June 27 and 28, the conference will continue at Diastole House, 2501 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
To register or for more details, contact the UMKC Arts and Sciences Continuing Education Department at (816) 235-2736 or visit www.newletters.org and click on "writing conference" to complete an application. Students can earn one to three college credit hours at regular tuition prices, or enroll for noncredit at the reduced rate of $149, plus an incidental fee. Private manuscript consultations are available.
Butler won a Pulitzer Prize for his story collection "A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain." He also won two National Magazine Awards and is author of "From Where You Dream: The Process of Writing Fiction."
Butler's address will be free and open to the public at 7 p.m., Friday, June 26 in the UMKC University Center's Pierson Auditorium, 5000 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo. On June 27 and 28, the conference will continue at Diastole House, 2501 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
To register or for more details, contact the UMKC Arts and Sciences Continuing Education Department at (816) 235-2736 or visit www.newletters.org and click on "writing conference" to complete an application. Students can earn one to three college credit hours at regular tuition prices, or enroll for noncredit at the reduced rate of $149, plus an incidental fee. Private manuscript consultations are available.
Butler won a Pulitzer Prize for his story collection "A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain." He also won two National Magazine Awards and is author of "From Where You Dream: The Process of Writing Fiction."
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