WHAT:
The 2010 Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism will feature some of the broadcast industry's most highly regarded journalists as presenters. Representatives from the nation’s most renowned news outlets, including CBS, CNBC, CNN, and Bloomberg, will be presenting awards to business editors and journalists who have made significant contributions to the understanding of business, finance and the economy.
WHO:
Presenters Include:
* Maria Bartiromo, CNBC – News Anchor of "Closing Bell" and Host/Managing Editor of "Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo"
* Allan Chernoff, CNN – Senior Correspondent
* Tom Keene, Bloomberg – Editor-at-Large at Bloomberg News; Host of "Bloomberg on the Economy" and "Bloomberg Surveillance" on Bloomberg Radio
* Melissa Lee, CNBC – Host of "Fast Money" and "Options Action"
* Betty Liu, Bloomberg – News Anchor of "In the Loop with Betty Liu"
* Christine Romans, CNN – Host of "Your $$$$$" and Correspondent for "American Morning"
* Bob Simon, CBS – Correspondent for "60 Minutes"
For presenter bios, please visit http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x32785.xml
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
6:00pm - Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – Dinner & Awards
WHERE:
Capitale
130 Bowery
New York, NY 10013
Sunday, June 27, 2010
July 16-28 2010 - Iowa City Book Festival
The 2010 Iowa City Book Festival ( ICBF ), presented by the University of Iowa Libraries, has announced its schedule for the three-day celebration of reading, writing and books July 16-18. The Festival offers activities for the entire family: best-selling authors, hands-on book arts, kids’ activities, music and festival food.
For its second year, the ICBF has greatly expanded its schedule and has attracted some leading writers and filmmakers, including Jane Smiley, Audrey Niffenegger, Jeffrey Zaslow and Nicholas Meyer.
Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Smiley ( photo, left ) kicks off the festival with the keynote address at the Author Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 in the Main Library. Tickets for the dinner must be purchased before the event, seating is limited.
On Saturday, July 17, best-selling authors Niffenegger, Zaslow, David Rhodes, and James Galvin join Smiley in the Shambaugh Auditorium Series. The Libraries Special Collections and Iowa Women’s Archives will host a series of authors: Rebecca Johns and Wendy Webb will talk about research for novelists, Hope Edelman and Carl Klaus will discuss memoirs; Ray Young Bear will read from his book, "The Rock Island Hiking Club," and Nicholas Meyer will discuss his memoir, “The View from the Bridge.” Sessions about poetry appreciation, writing children’s books and adult computer literacy round out activities in the Main Library on Saturday. For complete author biographies, see http://www.iowacitybookfestival.org/authors.
For its second year, the ICBF has greatly expanded its schedule and has attracted some leading writers and filmmakers, including Jane Smiley, Audrey Niffenegger, Jeffrey Zaslow and Nicholas Meyer.
Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Smiley ( photo, left ) kicks off the festival with the keynote address at the Author Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 in the Main Library. Tickets for the dinner must be purchased before the event, seating is limited.
On Saturday, July 17, best-selling authors Niffenegger, Zaslow, David Rhodes, and James Galvin join Smiley in the Shambaugh Auditorium Series. The Libraries Special Collections and Iowa Women’s Archives will host a series of authors: Rebecca Johns and Wendy Webb will talk about research for novelists, Hope Edelman and Carl Klaus will discuss memoirs; Ray Young Bear will read from his book, "The Rock Island Hiking Club," and Nicholas Meyer will discuss his memoir, “The View from the Bridge.” Sessions about poetry appreciation, writing children’s books and adult computer literacy round out activities in the Main Library on Saturday. For complete author biographies, see http://www.iowacitybookfestival.org/authors.
June 30 2010 - David Zimmerman reads from new novel at Prairie Lights
David Zimmerman, a faculty member at Iowa State University, will read from his novel "The Sandbox" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Prairie Lights Books at 15 S. Dubuque St. in downtown Iowa City. The free event will be streamed live and then archived on the University of Iowa's Writing University website -- http://www.writinguniversity.org/.
"The Sandbox" is a story of a decent man trying to do right under impossible circumstances. Private Toby Durrant, a self-described "broke nobody" serving in Iraq, finds himself in the middle of a far-reaching conspiracy involving insurgents massing in the nearby hills, a secretive member of military intelligence, an abandoned toy factory and a mysterious, half-feral child.
Zimmerman attended Emerson College for film studies and then went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at the University of Alabama. He has worked as a publicist at St. Martin's Press and taught writing at Georgia Southern University, Dilla University College in Ethiopia, South College and the University of Wisconsin, where he was also a fiction fellow at the Wisconsin Institute of Creative Writing. His work includes a novella, "Socket."
"The Sandbox" is a story of a decent man trying to do right under impossible circumstances. Private Toby Durrant, a self-described "broke nobody" serving in Iraq, finds himself in the middle of a far-reaching conspiracy involving insurgents massing in the nearby hills, a secretive member of military intelligence, an abandoned toy factory and a mysterious, half-feral child.
Zimmerman attended Emerson College for film studies and then went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at the University of Alabama. He has worked as a publicist at St. Martin's Press and taught writing at Georgia Southern University, Dilla University College in Ethiopia, South College and the University of Wisconsin, where he was also a fiction fellow at the Wisconsin Institute of Creative Writing. His work includes a novella, "Socket."
Sunday, June 20, 2010
June 29 2010 - Practical Ways Educators Can Encourage Creativity
Creativity may be the most sought-after quality in business and academic life; it's frequently cited as important to successful problem-solving. On June 29, at the annual conference of ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) in Denver, an expert educator will conduct a session on practical ways teachers and students can foster and analyze creativity as part of any classroom project.
Candace Hackett Shively, Director of K-12 Initiatives at nonprofit TeachersFirst.com, will present "Dimensions of Creativity: A Model to Analyze Student Projects," demonstrating proven ways to encourage productive, applied creativity in project-based learning. The focus will be on the use of web-based tools to facilitate growth in creativity skills.
Ms. Shively has 27 years' experience as a master teacher and instructional technology specialist. She has designed and taught many undergraduate, graduate, and inservice classes on educational technology, served as a consultant to fellow teachers on creative projects and competitions, and presented at multiple national and regional conferences.
The ISTE session is based on decades of solid research on creativity. It will employ Guilford's model of divergent thinking to show teachers how to choose the best tools to foster fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration (FFOE) in the classroom. Participants in the session will collaborate using online backchannel chat and face-to-face discussion. They will apply their collective teaching experience, their own creativity, and a common creativity vocabulary to examine project ideas and web-based tools.
The session will be held Tuesday, June 29, from 11:00 a.m. - noon. Further information is available at http://bit.ly/cMgAeg.
For those who are unable to attend the ISTE conference in person, TeachersFirst.com will provide live streaming video of interviews and two-way chat, sharing ISTE conference thoughts and discoveries from its booth (#1485) in the conference's Exhibit Hall. The live feed can be accessed at 3:45 Mountain time (5:45 Eastern) on June 29 via a link on the TeachersFirst home page.
TeachersFirst (http://www.teachersfirst.com/) is a service of The Source for Learning (http://www.sourceforlearning.org/), a not-for-profit corporation providing enhanced learning through technology. The Source for Learning is a member of ISTE 100, and is the creator of www.PreschoolFirst.com, www.TeachersAndFamilies.com, and www.GrowUpLearning.com, a new service for the families of children from birth to 66 months.
Candace Hackett Shively, Director of K-12 Initiatives at nonprofit TeachersFirst.com, will present "Dimensions of Creativity: A Model to Analyze Student Projects," demonstrating proven ways to encourage productive, applied creativity in project-based learning. The focus will be on the use of web-based tools to facilitate growth in creativity skills.
Ms. Shively has 27 years' experience as a master teacher and instructional technology specialist. She has designed and taught many undergraduate, graduate, and inservice classes on educational technology, served as a consultant to fellow teachers on creative projects and competitions, and presented at multiple national and regional conferences.
The ISTE session is based on decades of solid research on creativity. It will employ Guilford's model of divergent thinking to show teachers how to choose the best tools to foster fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration (FFOE) in the classroom. Participants in the session will collaborate using online backchannel chat and face-to-face discussion. They will apply their collective teaching experience, their own creativity, and a common creativity vocabulary to examine project ideas and web-based tools.
The session will be held Tuesday, June 29, from 11:00 a.m. - noon. Further information is available at http://bit.ly/cMgAeg.
For those who are unable to attend the ISTE conference in person, TeachersFirst.com will provide live streaming video of interviews and two-way chat, sharing ISTE conference thoughts and discoveries from its booth (#1485) in the conference's Exhibit Hall. The live feed can be accessed at 3:45 Mountain time (5:45 Eastern) on June 29 via a link on the TeachersFirst home page.
TeachersFirst (http://www.teachersfirst.com/) is a service of The Source for Learning (http://www.sourceforlearning.org/), a not-for-profit corporation providing enhanced learning through technology. The Source for Learning is a member of ISTE 100, and is the creator of www.PreschoolFirst.com, www.TeachersAndFamilies.com, and www.GrowUpLearning.com, a new service for the families of children from birth to 66 months.
July 10 2010 - Filmmaking 101 Summer Workshop
The Lone Star Film Society (LSFS), will conduct its annual summer filmmaking workshop in partnership with the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. "Filmmaking 101" will be held at the J.M. Moudy Visual Arts and Communication Building on the Campus of Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, July 12-16, 2010. Former director of the Texas Film Commission, Tom Copeland will be the workshop’s producer and veteran Texas filmmaker, Chris Caddel, will serve as director. The course will consist of four ten-hour sessions, plus a bonus day on Friday consisting of industry-focused panels.
"Cultivating the next generation of filmmakers is an important priority for the LSFS," said Dennis Bishop, LSFS director and film industry veteran. "It is our sincere hope that our students will use what they learn as a foundation for their own unique creative expression. We’ve developed sound curriculum and recruited a top-notch faculty to offer the latest thinking in the craft of filmmaking. This is a can’t-miss event for aspiring artists and an exciting opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals that could lead to a career in this challenging field."
Seasoned professionals utilizing real world tools and techniques will provide in-depth instruction focusing on the prepping, casting, producing and editing of films. The concentrated course of study will culminate in the production of a short film by each student.
Beyond actual production, topics ranging from screenplay development, to the legal and business complexities of filmmaking, will also be explored. The comprehensive workshop is geared towards film students and teachers in high school and college, as well as emerging filmmakers and general enthusiasts. To ensure high instructor/student ratios, registration is limited to 25 participants.
"Filmmaking 101" will conclude on day-five with a variety of interactive panels with additional insight and instruction from industry experts. The workshop is being sponsored by Alcon and the Texas Film Commission with facilities and instructional support from TCU. Early registration fees are $695.00 prior to July 1 and $750.00 until July 10. For more details and registration, visit: http://www.lonestarfilmsociety.com/Filmmaking%20101.html.
"Cultivating the next generation of filmmakers is an important priority for the LSFS," said Dennis Bishop, LSFS director and film industry veteran. "It is our sincere hope that our students will use what they learn as a foundation for their own unique creative expression. We’ve developed sound curriculum and recruited a top-notch faculty to offer the latest thinking in the craft of filmmaking. This is a can’t-miss event for aspiring artists and an exciting opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals that could lead to a career in this challenging field."
Seasoned professionals utilizing real world tools and techniques will provide in-depth instruction focusing on the prepping, casting, producing and editing of films. The concentrated course of study will culminate in the production of a short film by each student.
Beyond actual production, topics ranging from screenplay development, to the legal and business complexities of filmmaking, will also be explored. The comprehensive workshop is geared towards film students and teachers in high school and college, as well as emerging filmmakers and general enthusiasts. To ensure high instructor/student ratios, registration is limited to 25 participants.
"Filmmaking 101" will conclude on day-five with a variety of interactive panels with additional insight and instruction from industry experts. The workshop is being sponsored by Alcon and the Texas Film Commission with facilities and instructional support from TCU. Early registration fees are $695.00 prior to July 1 and $750.00 until July 10. For more details and registration, visit: http://www.lonestarfilmsociety.com/Filmmaking%20101.html.
Sept 30 2010 - Military Writers to gather in Pittsburgh for Annual Conference
The Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) announced today that Pittsburgh is the site for its 2010 Conference and Award Banquet. Based at the Wyndham University Place Hotel in the Oakland neighborhood, the conference is scheduled for Sept. 30 – Oct. 3.
The conference begins on Thursday, Sept. 30, with a morning ceremony in South Park's "By the Dawn's Early Light Flag Retirement Plaza." Organized by former Marine John Kovach, the plaza, for patriotic reflection, features flags for each of seven military branches as well as the American flag. This ceremony, MWSA's Thursday evening theater production and Friday's Oral History activities are open to the public.
The theater play, "From the Printed Page to Production Stage: Highlighting the Works of Prize-winning MWSA Authors, is set for the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Staged by Charlayne Henry Productions and MWSA, the authors and books represented are John Takacs of Pioneer, CA, The Take-Us; Mike Angley of Colorado Springs, CO, Child Finder; Erin Rainwater of Lakewood, CO, True Colors; and Kathleen Rodgers of Colleyville, TX, The Finale Salute. Admission is $20.
Two Saturday events at the Wyndham Hotel are free to the public: "Oral Histories" and "Open Mic." For the histories segment, hosted by Georgia's Craig Anderson of "Our History Project," members will spend the day telling stories. "Starting at 9:00 am, someone will take the stage every thirty minutes to tell about a little known historical event or personal experience," Anderson said. "For example, World War II veteran, Tom McGraham, will talk about his 12 days on Iwo Jima, Maggie Abbott will tell the story of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, and Carmen Stenholm will describe how she and her mother escaped from East Germany in 1958." That evening at 6:00 pm, continuing with the theme of oral history is MWSA's annual "Open Mic" where each author takes five minutes to read from his/her book, recite a poem, tell a joke, sing a song, and more. MWSA's Vice President, Mike Mullins of Windfall, IN, will emcee.
Highlight of the Writers Conference is the Awards Banquet which takes place on Saturday night, Oct. 2, in the Forbes Ballroom of the Wyndham University Place. Aside from book awards, the organization gives out the People's Choice Award and the William E. Mayer Prize for Literary or Artistic Excellence.
Pittsburgh's Joseph Beth Bookseller, 510 S. 27th St., is the official conference bookseller. The store will carry MWSA members' books and host eight noted MWSA authors for book signings, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, Sunday, Oct. 3. These authors include Richard Lowry of Orlando, FL, New Dawn: The Battles for Fallujah; Dwight Zimmerman of Brooklyn, NY, Uncommon Valor; Bruce Gamble of Lynn Haven, FL, Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific, January, 1942-April, 1943; William Peterson of Piney Flats, TN, Missions of Fire and Mercy; Tom Ruck of Rancho Cucumonga, CA, Sacred Ground; Dan Farrinaci of East Northport, NY, Truman and McArthur; and Duke Barrett of Henderson, NV, The Wall of Broken Dreams.
For more information about MWSA, see our new Magazine, Dispatches.
The conference begins on Thursday, Sept. 30, with a morning ceremony in South Park's "By the Dawn's Early Light Flag Retirement Plaza." Organized by former Marine John Kovach, the plaza, for patriotic reflection, features flags for each of seven military branches as well as the American flag. This ceremony, MWSA's Thursday evening theater production and Friday's Oral History activities are open to the public.
The theater play, "From the Printed Page to Production Stage: Highlighting the Works of Prize-winning MWSA Authors, is set for the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Staged by Charlayne Henry Productions and MWSA, the authors and books represented are John Takacs of Pioneer, CA, The Take-Us; Mike Angley of Colorado Springs, CO, Child Finder; Erin Rainwater of Lakewood, CO, True Colors; and Kathleen Rodgers of Colleyville, TX, The Finale Salute. Admission is $20.
Two Saturday events at the Wyndham Hotel are free to the public: "Oral Histories" and "Open Mic." For the histories segment, hosted by Georgia's Craig Anderson of "Our History Project," members will spend the day telling stories. "Starting at 9:00 am, someone will take the stage every thirty minutes to tell about a little known historical event or personal experience," Anderson said. "For example, World War II veteran, Tom McGraham, will talk about his 12 days on Iwo Jima, Maggie Abbott will tell the story of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, and Carmen Stenholm will describe how she and her mother escaped from East Germany in 1958." That evening at 6:00 pm, continuing with the theme of oral history is MWSA's annual "Open Mic" where each author takes five minutes to read from his/her book, recite a poem, tell a joke, sing a song, and more. MWSA's Vice President, Mike Mullins of Windfall, IN, will emcee.
Highlight of the Writers Conference is the Awards Banquet which takes place on Saturday night, Oct. 2, in the Forbes Ballroom of the Wyndham University Place. Aside from book awards, the organization gives out the People's Choice Award and the William E. Mayer Prize for Literary or Artistic Excellence.
Pittsburgh's Joseph Beth Bookseller, 510 S. 27th St., is the official conference bookseller. The store will carry MWSA members' books and host eight noted MWSA authors for book signings, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, Sunday, Oct. 3. These authors include Richard Lowry of Orlando, FL, New Dawn: The Battles for Fallujah; Dwight Zimmerman of Brooklyn, NY, Uncommon Valor; Bruce Gamble of Lynn Haven, FL, Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific, January, 1942-April, 1943; William Peterson of Piney Flats, TN, Missions of Fire and Mercy; Tom Ruck of Rancho Cucumonga, CA, Sacred Ground; Dan Farrinaci of East Northport, NY, Truman and McArthur; and Duke Barrett of Henderson, NV, The Wall of Broken Dreams.
For more information about MWSA, see our new Magazine, Dispatches.
July 10 2010 - Award-Winning Authors to Present at Annual Conference of Ozarks Romance Authors
A regional writers’ organization will hold its annual conference July 10, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Ozarks Literacy Council.
Ozarks Romance Authors, a non-profit organization founded in 1987, has scheduled “Romancing the Ozarks: Dancing With Words,” to take place 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 10, 2010, at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., in Springfield.
Ozarks Literacy Council conducts programs including one-on-one tutoring, and outreach events and partnerships with other nonprofits, such as sending free books home with children who are part of Ozarks Food Harvest's backpack programs. According to Nicole Thom-Arens, program director, Ozarks Literacy Council served 97 adults and 8,600 children in 2009.
Conference speakers are as follows:
· Kensington author Kimberly Killion and Harlequin author Megan Kelly will present "The Road so Far: The First Year After the Call."
· Ginger Kolbaba, editor of Kyria magazine and Marriage Partnership magazine, both publications of Christianity Today International, will present "Writing for the 21st Century Woman."
· Mary-Lane Kamberg will present "What's So Funny?" She has more than twenty years of writing experience and is the author of seven books. Her articles have appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Marriage and Family Living, Christian Science Monitor, Healthy Kids and many others.
“Each year, our conferences are so inspiring for new and seasoned writers alike, but this year’s lineup of speakers will bring some really talented authors to town,” said Kathy Mullens, president of Ozarks Romance Authors. “We look forward to sharing their expertise with the local writing community, and we’re excited to present this scholarship to Ozarks Literacy Council.”
Register by July 1 for $45. Register after July 1 or at the door for $50.
Ozarks Romance Authors is a non-profit organization for writers in the southwest Missouri region. Monthly speakers help writers of all genres hone their skills and explore writing opportunities.
Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at The Library Station in Springfield. Visitors are welcome, and more information is available by calling (417) 882-5323 or by emailing ozarksromanceauthors@gmail.com
Ozarks Romance Authors, a non-profit organization founded in 1987, has scheduled “Romancing the Ozarks: Dancing With Words,” to take place 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 10, 2010, at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., in Springfield.
Ozarks Literacy Council conducts programs including one-on-one tutoring, and outreach events and partnerships with other nonprofits, such as sending free books home with children who are part of Ozarks Food Harvest's backpack programs. According to Nicole Thom-Arens, program director, Ozarks Literacy Council served 97 adults and 8,600 children in 2009.
Conference speakers are as follows:
· Kensington author Kimberly Killion and Harlequin author Megan Kelly will present "The Road so Far: The First Year After the Call."
· Ginger Kolbaba, editor of Kyria magazine and Marriage Partnership magazine, both publications of Christianity Today International, will present "Writing for the 21st Century Woman."
· Mary-Lane Kamberg will present "What's So Funny?" She has more than twenty years of writing experience and is the author of seven books. Her articles have appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Marriage and Family Living, Christian Science Monitor, Healthy Kids and many others.
“Each year, our conferences are so inspiring for new and seasoned writers alike, but this year’s lineup of speakers will bring some really talented authors to town,” said Kathy Mullens, president of Ozarks Romance Authors. “We look forward to sharing their expertise with the local writing community, and we’re excited to present this scholarship to Ozarks Literacy Council.”
Register by July 1 for $45. Register after July 1 or at the door for $50.
Ozarks Romance Authors is a non-profit organization for writers in the southwest Missouri region. Monthly speakers help writers of all genres hone their skills and explore writing opportunities.
Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at The Library Station in Springfield. Visitors are welcome, and more information is available by calling (417) 882-5323 or by emailing ozarksromanceauthors@gmail.com
June 22 2010 - Promoting Books and Authors with Social Networking
In a recent survey, 94% of authors and independent publishers said that they plan to use social marketing to promote themselves and their books this year. But many authors and publishers aren't quite sure how to use social marketing to its fullest potential.
"Social marketing can be a tremendous tool for promoting books and authors, if it's done correctly," says Dana Lynn Smith, author of The Savvy Book Marketer's Guide to Successful Social Marketing. "But authors can waste a lot of valuable time and even alienate people if they don't understand the right ways to use these powerful tools."
On June 22, Smith will share a wealth of tips and techniques for using social networking sites for promoting books and authors. Here are just a few of the topics to be covered in her Social Networking Success for Authors teleseminar:
· How to choose the right networks for promoting your books
· The biggest mistakes people—even online veterans—make while networking online
· How to manage your time so you're not overwhelmed
· The secrets to creating powerful profiles on social networks
· The right (and wrong!) way to attract friends and followers
· How to write Twitter tweets that get results (and a list of 21 things to tweet about)
· How to protect your privacy amid Facebook's controversial new policies
· Secrets to making your Facebook page a powerful marketing tool using custom HTML
· How to use Facebook to grow your opt-in list
· The biggest blunder newbies make on LinkedIn
· Powerful ways to build visibility on LinkedIn with groups and discussions
"The potential reach of social networks for promoting books is staggering," says Peggy Sue Skipper of The New Era Times, sponsor of the teleseminar. "Facebook has 400 million active users worldwide—more than the entire population of the United States. It's important that authors learn to harness the power of social networking."
The Social Networking Success for Authors teleseminar is at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, June 22. Everyone who registers will receive a recording of the session to listen to at their convenience, along with a Learning Guide containing screenshots and resources and a bonus report, 10 Steps to Online Networking Success. For more information and to register, go to http://bit.ly/AuthorSocial.
"Social marketing can be a tremendous tool for promoting books and authors, if it's done correctly," says Dana Lynn Smith, author of The Savvy Book Marketer's Guide to Successful Social Marketing. "But authors can waste a lot of valuable time and even alienate people if they don't understand the right ways to use these powerful tools."
On June 22, Smith will share a wealth of tips and techniques for using social networking sites for promoting books and authors. Here are just a few of the topics to be covered in her Social Networking Success for Authors teleseminar:
· How to choose the right networks for promoting your books
· The biggest mistakes people—even online veterans—make while networking online
· How to manage your time so you're not overwhelmed
· The secrets to creating powerful profiles on social networks
· The right (and wrong!) way to attract friends and followers
· How to write Twitter tweets that get results (and a list of 21 things to tweet about)
· How to protect your privacy amid Facebook's controversial new policies
· Secrets to making your Facebook page a powerful marketing tool using custom HTML
· How to use Facebook to grow your opt-in list
· The biggest blunder newbies make on LinkedIn
· Powerful ways to build visibility on LinkedIn with groups and discussions
"The potential reach of social networks for promoting books is staggering," says Peggy Sue Skipper of The New Era Times, sponsor of the teleseminar. "Facebook has 400 million active users worldwide—more than the entire population of the United States. It's important that authors learn to harness the power of social networking."
The Social Networking Success for Authors teleseminar is at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, June 22. Everyone who registers will receive a recording of the session to listen to at their convenience, along with a Learning Guide containing screenshots and resources and a bonus report, 10 Steps to Online Networking Success. For more information and to register, go to http://bit.ly/AuthorSocial.
How To Publish Your Romance Novel Online Class
Women make up the largest segment of readers and writers of Romance novels. Learn the basic skills needed to write a romance novel in this hands-on course led by Leigh Barbour, a multi-published romance novelist.
Topics covered in this writing course include an overview of the romance publishing industry, types of romance novels, characterization and plots, settings, viewpoints, description, narrative and style, dialogue, sensuality, pacing, revision, available resources, and a look at marketing. Even if you don't intend to write romance novels as a career, this course will provide a goldmine of fascinating insights into a popular genre of literature, and the skills developed in this class can be carried over into other types of writing.
When you have completed this course, you should be able to:
• Turn an idea for a romance novel into a manuscript worthy of publication
• Develop the confidence and skills required to write romance fiction
• Understand the unique features of each sub-category of the romance fiction genre such as Historical Romance, Regency, Contemporary, Inspirational, and Paranormal Romance
• Recognize how romance themes have progressed and how characters in romance novels have changed over time
• Gain an insider glimpse into the Romance Fiction marketplace, current industry trends, perennial favorites, and which genre are thriving or fading
• Discover your true writer's voice and allow it to come to the surface in refreshingly original prose
• Refine your ability to create authentic and lively dialogue
• Avoid common mistakes of bad grammar, awkward dialogue, stereotypes and over-use of metaphors
• Better understand how to infuse sensuality into your prose
• Know how to create dynamic friction and passion between your protagonists
• Write stimulating narrative that will make your story come alive
• Construct an effective plot that will impress publishers and prompt your readers to turn the next page
• Understand the technique of "deconstruction-reconstruction" and learn how to take apart an existing plot or story and rebuild it into a new story of your own
• Learn what is meant by "writing for the market"
• Know what publishers such as Harlequin, Silhouette, and Harper Collin expect to see in a romance novel
• Understand why it is important to follow publishers' guidelines and tip sheets
• Write a winning query letter that will entice a publisher to review your manuscript
Instructor, Leigh Barbour is a published romance novelist. Her works include Zebulon, Raquel's Abel, and Dreams of Chimborazo. Leigh earned a Masters in English Linguistics at George Mason University and a Bachelors in Geography from Radford University. Being fluent in Spanish, she won the prestigious Fulbright Fellows Award as an English Teaching Fellow. In 1994, she spent one year instructing teachers in Arequipa, Peru. After traveling extensively in Latin America, Leigh settled with her husband in Durham, North Carolina, where she spends her days reading, writing, teaching, and tending her Japanese garden and Bassett hounds.
Enrollments begin in Summer 2010 and continue throughout the year. Unlike a traditional class, there is no waiting for classes to begin- students can enroll and start learning the same day and students can work at their own pace in their spare time from the comfort of their home or office. Tuition is $20 and includes 2 CEU credits, no textbook purchase is required. Further details about this writing course and how to enroll online can be found by visiting http://ksurf.net/vu/catalog/342.html
Topics covered in this writing course include an overview of the romance publishing industry, types of romance novels, characterization and plots, settings, viewpoints, description, narrative and style, dialogue, sensuality, pacing, revision, available resources, and a look at marketing. Even if you don't intend to write romance novels as a career, this course will provide a goldmine of fascinating insights into a popular genre of literature, and the skills developed in this class can be carried over into other types of writing.
When you have completed this course, you should be able to:
• Turn an idea for a romance novel into a manuscript worthy of publication
• Develop the confidence and skills required to write romance fiction
• Understand the unique features of each sub-category of the romance fiction genre such as Historical Romance, Regency, Contemporary, Inspirational, and Paranormal Romance
• Recognize how romance themes have progressed and how characters in romance novels have changed over time
• Gain an insider glimpse into the Romance Fiction marketplace, current industry trends, perennial favorites, and which genre are thriving or fading
• Discover your true writer's voice and allow it to come to the surface in refreshingly original prose
• Refine your ability to create authentic and lively dialogue
• Avoid common mistakes of bad grammar, awkward dialogue, stereotypes and over-use of metaphors
• Better understand how to infuse sensuality into your prose
• Know how to create dynamic friction and passion between your protagonists
• Write stimulating narrative that will make your story come alive
• Construct an effective plot that will impress publishers and prompt your readers to turn the next page
• Understand the technique of "deconstruction-reconstruction" and learn how to take apart an existing plot or story and rebuild it into a new story of your own
• Learn what is meant by "writing for the market"
• Know what publishers such as Harlequin, Silhouette, and Harper Collin expect to see in a romance novel
• Understand why it is important to follow publishers' guidelines and tip sheets
• Write a winning query letter that will entice a publisher to review your manuscript
Instructor, Leigh Barbour is a published romance novelist. Her works include Zebulon, Raquel's Abel, and Dreams of Chimborazo. Leigh earned a Masters in English Linguistics at George Mason University and a Bachelors in Geography from Radford University. Being fluent in Spanish, she won the prestigious Fulbright Fellows Award as an English Teaching Fellow. In 1994, she spent one year instructing teachers in Arequipa, Peru. After traveling extensively in Latin America, Leigh settled with her husband in Durham, North Carolina, where she spends her days reading, writing, teaching, and tending her Japanese garden and Bassett hounds.
Enrollments begin in Summer 2010 and continue throughout the year. Unlike a traditional class, there is no waiting for classes to begin- students can enroll and start learning the same day and students can work at their own pace in their spare time from the comfort of their home or office. Tuition is $20 and includes 2 CEU credits, no textbook purchase is required. Further details about this writing course and how to enroll online can be found by visiting http://ksurf.net/vu/catalog/342.html
Sunday, June 13, 2010
August 21 2010 - National Poetry Awards Ceremony
Around the country, millions share the love of creative thought and writing. Now, North Carolina will have the opportunity to host those same brilliant minds.
On August 21st, the National Poetry Awards takes the stage at the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center in Raleigh, NC. Hosted by Michael Guinn from Irving, Texas & Co-Hosted By our very own Nikki Nicole from K97.5 FM Radio. This event is sponsored by Yo! Raps Magazine, International creative publication Tribes Magazine, Big Tyme TV, Shelly B, Lexi B. Net, Creative Impowerment, Truth DVD Magazine, Silent Myndz Entertainment, Sapphire Entertainment, Eclectic Media & O ENT Inc.
The awards ceremony will provide the scene to recognize poets and spoken word artist as a whole. Bringing all these beings under one roof brings much to those whose craft are the simple instruments of pen and paper.
"I am excited that this art form [poetry] has come to the forefront and is being honored," said Omar J. McCallop, Director of the National Poetry Awards. "Not since Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam has poetry had this type of international audience."
With open mics, coffee house venues and other artistic venues being highly popular in this day, it only seemed proper to give those who are known for their work a place and time to be recognized and honored for being at the root of music culture.
"The National Poetry Awards has been a dream of mine for years, I am excited that it is coming true and everyone is so supportive," said Troy "Poet" Lewis, Founder of the National Poetry Awards.
Nominations begin on March 15th - June 15Th. Nominee voting begins June 20th – July 20th.
The National Poetry is still looking for Presenting, Major, & More Media Sponsors. Donations are also accepted. You may also purchase tickets from ticketmaster.com.
For more info: nationalpoetryawards@gmail.com or call Troy Lewis directly (919)884-5525. Time is almost here and they really need your help. Please support the dream of artists.
On August 21st, the National Poetry Awards takes the stage at the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center in Raleigh, NC. Hosted by Michael Guinn from Irving, Texas & Co-Hosted By our very own Nikki Nicole from K97.5 FM Radio. This event is sponsored by Yo! Raps Magazine, International creative publication Tribes Magazine, Big Tyme TV, Shelly B, Lexi B. Net, Creative Impowerment, Truth DVD Magazine, Silent Myndz Entertainment, Sapphire Entertainment, Eclectic Media & O ENT Inc.
The awards ceremony will provide the scene to recognize poets and spoken word artist as a whole. Bringing all these beings under one roof brings much to those whose craft are the simple instruments of pen and paper.
"I am excited that this art form [poetry] has come to the forefront and is being honored," said Omar J. McCallop, Director of the National Poetry Awards. "Not since Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam has poetry had this type of international audience."
With open mics, coffee house venues and other artistic venues being highly popular in this day, it only seemed proper to give those who are known for their work a place and time to be recognized and honored for being at the root of music culture.
"The National Poetry Awards has been a dream of mine for years, I am excited that it is coming true and everyone is so supportive," said Troy "Poet" Lewis, Founder of the National Poetry Awards.
Nominations begin on March 15th - June 15Th. Nominee voting begins June 20th – July 20th.
The National Poetry is still looking for Presenting, Major, & More Media Sponsors. Donations are also accepted. You may also purchase tickets from ticketmaster.com.
For more info: nationalpoetryawards@gmail.com or call Troy Lewis directly (919)884-5525. Time is almost here and they really need your help. Please support the dream of artists.
Hollywood Screenwriter To Teach Online Class
Veteran screenwriter and author Skip Press will teach an online course on screenwriting for beginners at KSURF's Virtual University. The course will be taught online using KSURF's state-of-the-art e-learning platform to create a virtual classroom and discussion forum where students can interact with the instructor, ask questions, and share their writings.
Enrollment for the course is now open. Unlike a traditional classroom, there is no waiting for classes to begin -- students can enroll and start learning the same day. The instructor's "office" is open 24/7, and students can work at their own pace in their spare time from the comfort of their home or office.
"Your Screenwriting Career" will give aspiring screenwriters an insider view of the business, as well as an overview of industry trends, historical perspectives, and a first-hand knowledge of how a screenplay is structured. Participants will learn insider tips on breaking in to this glamorous and lucrative market.
Topics covered in the course will include: The Life of Hollywood, The Evolution of Screenwriting, Inside the Hero's Heart, Inside the Villain's Brain, Making the Perfect Screenplay Better, Reading, Polishing and Reality, and Getting Your Script Out to People Who Matter.
The course includes 24 lessons as well as interactive quiz modules, an easy-to-use discussion forum, and an optional final exam which can be taken by students desiring a formal grade in the course. Those who complete the class can earn CEU credits. While most educational sites charge for these credits, KSURF issues and maintains a permanent record of CEUs free of charge.
KSURF's Virtual University been offering free and low-cost courses online since the early 1990s and is an established pioneer in the online learning field.
Hollywood screenwriter and multi-title author Skip Press developed this course and will teach it at KSURF. Press began teaching at UCLA Extension Writers Program in 1992. For the past eight years, his screenwriting course was offered through an extension program at 1,500 colleges around the country and was attended by thousands of writers.
Over the 25 year span of his Hollywood career, Press has written television episodics, produced stage plays, and worked as a staff writer for United Paramount Network. He wrote the award-winning "Woman's Guide to Firearms" and developed the first draft of Jan Stephenson's gold-certified "How to Golf" video. He also wrote for the TV series "Phenomenon: The Last Chronicles." As vice-president of the Independent Writers of Southern California, he wrote and directed a "Scriptathon" event that was featured on Showtime and in international broadcasts.
Press published three editions of "Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors and Screenwriter's Agents," which became a Hollywood how-to bible for aspiring screenwriters and put him in touch with hundreds of aspiring writers around the world. He then wrote "Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting" which was reviewed as best of its kind by the Writers Guild of Canada.
Press, a single dad, lives in on the outskirts of beautiful downtown Burbank, California, with his teenagers.
Further details about the screenwriting course and how to enroll can be found by visiting the class home page at http://vu.ksurf.net/catalog/305.html
For information about many other online courses offered at KSURF, visit http://vu.ksurf.net/calendar.html
Enrollment for the course is now open. Unlike a traditional classroom, there is no waiting for classes to begin -- students can enroll and start learning the same day. The instructor's "office" is open 24/7, and students can work at their own pace in their spare time from the comfort of their home or office.
"Your Screenwriting Career" will give aspiring screenwriters an insider view of the business, as well as an overview of industry trends, historical perspectives, and a first-hand knowledge of how a screenplay is structured. Participants will learn insider tips on breaking in to this glamorous and lucrative market.
Topics covered in the course will include: The Life of Hollywood, The Evolution of Screenwriting, Inside the Hero's Heart, Inside the Villain's Brain, Making the Perfect Screenplay Better, Reading, Polishing and Reality, and Getting Your Script Out to People Who Matter.
The course includes 24 lessons as well as interactive quiz modules, an easy-to-use discussion forum, and an optional final exam which can be taken by students desiring a formal grade in the course. Those who complete the class can earn CEU credits. While most educational sites charge for these credits, KSURF issues and maintains a permanent record of CEUs free of charge.
KSURF's Virtual University been offering free and low-cost courses online since the early 1990s and is an established pioneer in the online learning field.
Hollywood screenwriter and multi-title author Skip Press developed this course and will teach it at KSURF. Press began teaching at UCLA Extension Writers Program in 1992. For the past eight years, his screenwriting course was offered through an extension program at 1,500 colleges around the country and was attended by thousands of writers.
Over the 25 year span of his Hollywood career, Press has written television episodics, produced stage plays, and worked as a staff writer for United Paramount Network. He wrote the award-winning "Woman's Guide to Firearms" and developed the first draft of Jan Stephenson's gold-certified "How to Golf" video. He also wrote for the TV series "Phenomenon: The Last Chronicles." As vice-president of the Independent Writers of Southern California, he wrote and directed a "Scriptathon" event that was featured on Showtime and in international broadcasts.
Press published three editions of "Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors and Screenwriter's Agents," which became a Hollywood how-to bible for aspiring screenwriters and put him in touch with hundreds of aspiring writers around the world. He then wrote "Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting" which was reviewed as best of its kind by the Writers Guild of Canada.
Press, a single dad, lives in on the outskirts of beautiful downtown Burbank, California, with his teenagers.
Further details about the screenwriting course and how to enroll can be found by visiting the class home page at http://vu.ksurf.net/catalog/305.html
For information about many other online courses offered at KSURF, visit http://vu.ksurf.net/calendar.html
Hollywood ‘Freedom Writer’ Will Speak June 26 2010
An Original Freedom Writer, Manuel Scott, whose story is told in the Hollywood movie, Freedom Writers, starring two-time Academy Award winner Hillary Swank, is going to New Orleans June 26, 2010 to kick off and blow the minds off of aspiring teachers at the National Education Association Leadership Conference in New Orleans.
"Freedom Writer" Manuel V. Scott, one of the students whose story is highlighted in the film, rose from a life of violence under the guidance of his 11th-grade English teacher, Erin Gruwell.
"I was once dismissed as 'unreachable' and 'unteachable,' and classified as an 'English as a Second Language' student," says Scott. At the age of fourteen, Manuel dropped out of school, and began to fulfill the awful prediction that he would either be dead or in jail by the age of eighteen. His use of drugs and alcohol eventually led to his involvement in criminal activities. However, due to an amazing transformation, Manuel has defied all the odds stacked against him.
"Something special happened, and now I get to share that message with others." The once high school dropout now holds a degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a graduate degree from Trinity International University.
His message: "One single act by a teacher can change the trajectory of an entire life." He has received several awards for his commitment to transforming lives. "I do not share my story to impress people," Scott explains, "but to impress upon them some invaluable lessons that could literally change the quality of their lives forever."
"When I speak, I am absolutely committed to make sure that audiences are crystal clear about how to transform their classrooms, departments, or organizations." Scott's presentation, Leadership in the Face of Adversity—We Can Overcome Anything With the Right Support, will light a big fire under aspiring future teachers after the recent explosive debates over reforming America's worst-performing schools ignited in Rhode Island where the Central Falls High School staff was fired for failing to do their jobs.
On Saturday at 7 p.m., June 26, 2010, Manuel Scott will be the keynote speaker for the event scheduled to open the eyes of the student teachers of today and the professional teachers of tomorrow to more than 1,000 people convening at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans to kick off the NEA's 148th annual meeting.
Scott is a nationally recognized speaker whose bold story encouraged him to rethink rigid beliefs about himself and others and to rechart his future and become a citizen for change.
His presentation Saturday evening will include a clip from the movie about the original Freedom Writers.
To learn more about Manuel and see clips of his dynamic presentation, visit ManuelVScott.com
http://www.neastudents.org/
"Freedom Writer" Manuel V. Scott, one of the students whose story is highlighted in the film, rose from a life of violence under the guidance of his 11th-grade English teacher, Erin Gruwell.
"I was once dismissed as 'unreachable' and 'unteachable,' and classified as an 'English as a Second Language' student," says Scott. At the age of fourteen, Manuel dropped out of school, and began to fulfill the awful prediction that he would either be dead or in jail by the age of eighteen. His use of drugs and alcohol eventually led to his involvement in criminal activities. However, due to an amazing transformation, Manuel has defied all the odds stacked against him.
"Something special happened, and now I get to share that message with others." The once high school dropout now holds a degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a graduate degree from Trinity International University.
His message: "One single act by a teacher can change the trajectory of an entire life." He has received several awards for his commitment to transforming lives. "I do not share my story to impress people," Scott explains, "but to impress upon them some invaluable lessons that could literally change the quality of their lives forever."
"When I speak, I am absolutely committed to make sure that audiences are crystal clear about how to transform their classrooms, departments, or organizations." Scott's presentation, Leadership in the Face of Adversity—We Can Overcome Anything With the Right Support, will light a big fire under aspiring future teachers after the recent explosive debates over reforming America's worst-performing schools ignited in Rhode Island where the Central Falls High School staff was fired for failing to do their jobs.
On Saturday at 7 p.m., June 26, 2010, Manuel Scott will be the keynote speaker for the event scheduled to open the eyes of the student teachers of today and the professional teachers of tomorrow to more than 1,000 people convening at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans to kick off the NEA's 148th annual meeting.
Scott is a nationally recognized speaker whose bold story encouraged him to rethink rigid beliefs about himself and others and to rechart his future and become a citizen for change.
His presentation Saturday evening will include a clip from the movie about the original Freedom Writers.
To learn more about Manuel and see clips of his dynamic presentation, visit ManuelVScott.com
http://www.neastudents.org/
Regional Non-Profit Writers' Group’s Annual Conference
A regional writers' organization will hold its annual conference July 10, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Ozarks Literacy Council.
Ozarks Romance Authors, a non-profit organization founded in 1987, has scheduled "Romancing the Ozarks: Dancing With Words," to take place 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 10, 2010, at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., in Springfield.
Ozarks Literacy Council conducts programs including one-on-one tutoring, and outreach events and partnerships with other nonprofits, such as sending free books home with children who are part of Ozarks Food Harvest's backpack programs. According to Nicole Thom-Arens, program director, Ozarks Literacy Council served 97 adults and 8,600 children in 2009. For more information, visit http://www.ozarksliteracycouncil.org/.
Conference speakers are as follows:
* Kensington author Kimberly Killion (kimberlykillion.com) and Harlequin author Megan Kelly (megankellybooks.com) will present "The Road so Far: The First Year After the Call."
* Ginger Kolbaba, editor of Marriage Partnership magazine (christianitytoday.com/mp), a publication of Christianity Today International, will present "Writing for the 21st Century Woman."
• Mary-Lane Kamberg (kansascitywriters.com) will present "What's So Funny?" She has more than twenty years of writing experience and is the author of seven books. Her articles have appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Marriage and Family Living, Christian Science Monitor, Healthy Kids and many others.
"Each year, our conferences are so inspiring for new and seasoned writers alike, but this year's lineup of speakers will bring some really talented authors to town," said Kathy Mullens, president of Ozarks Romance Authors. "We look forward to sharing their expertise with the local writing community, and we're excited to present this scholarship to Ozarks Literacy Council."
Register by July 1 for $45. Register after July 1 or at the door for $50. For more details about the conference, visit www.OzarksRomanceAuthors.com.
Ozarks Romance Authors is a non-profit organization for writers in the southwest Missouri region. Monthly speakers help writers of all genres hone their skills and explore writing opportunities.
Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at The Library Station in Springfield. Visitors are welcome, and more information is available by calling (417) 882-5323 or by visiting OzarksRomanceAuthors.com. Become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/OzarksRomanceAuthorsor follow the group on Twitter @OzarksRomance.
Ozarks Romance Authors, a non-profit organization founded in 1987, has scheduled "Romancing the Ozarks: Dancing With Words," to take place 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 10, 2010, at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., in Springfield.
Ozarks Literacy Council conducts programs including one-on-one tutoring, and outreach events and partnerships with other nonprofits, such as sending free books home with children who are part of Ozarks Food Harvest's backpack programs. According to Nicole Thom-Arens, program director, Ozarks Literacy Council served 97 adults and 8,600 children in 2009. For more information, visit http://www.ozarksliteracycouncil.org/.
Conference speakers are as follows:
* Kensington author Kimberly Killion (kimberlykillion.com) and Harlequin author Megan Kelly (megankellybooks.com) will present "The Road so Far: The First Year After the Call."
* Ginger Kolbaba, editor of Marriage Partnership magazine (christianitytoday.com/mp), a publication of Christianity Today International, will present "Writing for the 21st Century Woman."
• Mary-Lane Kamberg (kansascitywriters.com) will present "What's So Funny?" She has more than twenty years of writing experience and is the author of seven books. Her articles have appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Marriage and Family Living, Christian Science Monitor, Healthy Kids and many others.
"Each year, our conferences are so inspiring for new and seasoned writers alike, but this year's lineup of speakers will bring some really talented authors to town," said Kathy Mullens, president of Ozarks Romance Authors. "We look forward to sharing their expertise with the local writing community, and we're excited to present this scholarship to Ozarks Literacy Council."
Register by July 1 for $45. Register after July 1 or at the door for $50. For more details about the conference, visit www.OzarksRomanceAuthors.com.
Ozarks Romance Authors is a non-profit organization for writers in the southwest Missouri region. Monthly speakers help writers of all genres hone their skills and explore writing opportunities.
Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at The Library Station in Springfield. Visitors are welcome, and more information is available by calling (417) 882-5323 or by visiting OzarksRomanceAuthors.com. Become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/OzarksRomanceAuthorsor follow the group on Twitter @OzarksRomance.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
June 10 2010 - Blogging Best Practices with Capital Region Marketers
A panel of top Capital Region bloggers will discuss the ins and outs of blogging at the June luncheon of the New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA). "Blogging: Best Practices and War Stories from the Trenches" will take place on Thursday, June 10 at the Italian American Community Center.
Are you interested in starting a blog for your company, or for yourself? Want to learn best practices, and how to successfully integrate a blog with your other marketing efforts?
Already a blogger? Are you curious to find out how other bloggers grow their audiences and manage their online communities -- including dealing with member anonymity and negative comments?
What are the best ways to work with a well-known blog and the person(s) behind it, so they can help you promote your event or business, or get your message out?
Come to NYCRAMA's June 10 luncheon for answers to all your questions and more! A panel of expert bloggers will address these issues in a lively discussion format:
Daniel B, creator of the FUSSYlittleBLOG.com food blog
Jimmy Vielkind, Capitol Confidential blogger for the Times Union
Mary Darcy, co-editor of AllOverAlbany.com
Michael Huber, Interactive Audience Manager for the Times Union, will moderate the panel
There will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A during the panel discussion. Attendees will take away great ideas that they can implement right away! Register online at www.nymarketing.org.
WHAT: The NYCRAMA June 10 Luncheon
"Blogging: Best Practices and War Stories from the Trenches" – A panel of top Capital Region bloggers will discuss best practices and more for blogs.
WHEN: Thursday, June 10th, 2010 from 11:30am – 1:15pm
WHERE: The Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205
HOW: Register online at http://www.nymarketing.org/
Are you interested in starting a blog for your company, or for yourself? Want to learn best practices, and how to successfully integrate a blog with your other marketing efforts?
Already a blogger? Are you curious to find out how other bloggers grow their audiences and manage their online communities -- including dealing with member anonymity and negative comments?
What are the best ways to work with a well-known blog and the person(s) behind it, so they can help you promote your event or business, or get your message out?
Come to NYCRAMA's June 10 luncheon for answers to all your questions and more! A panel of expert bloggers will address these issues in a lively discussion format:
Daniel B, creator of the FUSSYlittleBLOG.com food blog
Jimmy Vielkind, Capitol Confidential blogger for the Times Union
Mary Darcy, co-editor of AllOverAlbany.com
Michael Huber, Interactive Audience Manager for the Times Union, will moderate the panel
There will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A during the panel discussion. Attendees will take away great ideas that they can implement right away! Register online at www.nymarketing.org.
WHAT: The NYCRAMA June 10 Luncheon
"Blogging: Best Practices and War Stories from the Trenches" – A panel of top Capital Region bloggers will discuss best practices and more for blogs.
WHEN: Thursday, June 10th, 2010 from 11:30am – 1:15pm
WHERE: The Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205
HOW: Register online at http://www.nymarketing.org/
A Summer of Short Story Thrills, Chills, and Adventure
Where The Short Story Lives -- celebrates the summer reading season by presenting 90 short stories in 90 days, from June through August. iPulp delivers stories for all ages in a spectrum of genres including classic pulp heroes and heroines, mysteries, horror, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, and more.
The site features exciting, original short stories and exclusive reprints by contemporary writers such as J.A. Jance, Bill Crider, Ed Gorman, Hugo Award-winning authors Ben Bova and Orson Scott Card, and National Book Award winner Pete Hautman.
iPulp's authors also include middle grade and young adult luminaries such as Royce Buckingham, Bruce Coville, David Lubar, and Vivian Vande Velde. Recently, iPulp published its first graphic novel, "Cobweb Detective Club," by up-and-coming artist Dug Nation.
Whether on the beach or on a coffee break, readers will find it easy to escape into iPulp stories. iPulpFiction.com can be accessed from any web-connected device, ranging from a desktop computer to a smart phone. Also, iPulp is optimized for the Apple iPad.
There is no charge to register on iPulp and registration gives readers immediate access to a selection of free stories. iPulp's original stories and exclusive reprints are affordable, ranging in price from just 25c to $1.
iPulp libraries are designed to be shared by families. Parents can create accounts for young readers, and iPulp's filters will only display age-appropriate content.
There's something for everyone at iPulpFiction.com, so let the summer reading season begin!
The site features exciting, original short stories and exclusive reprints by contemporary writers such as J.A. Jance, Bill Crider, Ed Gorman, Hugo Award-winning authors Ben Bova and Orson Scott Card, and National Book Award winner Pete Hautman.
iPulp's authors also include middle grade and young adult luminaries such as Royce Buckingham, Bruce Coville, David Lubar, and Vivian Vande Velde. Recently, iPulp published its first graphic novel, "Cobweb Detective Club," by up-and-coming artist Dug Nation.
Whether on the beach or on a coffee break, readers will find it easy to escape into iPulp stories. iPulpFiction.com can be accessed from any web-connected device, ranging from a desktop computer to a smart phone. Also, iPulp is optimized for the Apple iPad.
There is no charge to register on iPulp and registration gives readers immediate access to a selection of free stories. iPulp's original stories and exclusive reprints are affordable, ranging in price from just 25c to $1.
iPulp libraries are designed to be shared by families. Parents can create accounts for young readers, and iPulp's filters will only display age-appropriate content.
There's something for everyone at iPulpFiction.com, so let the summer reading season begin!
June 9 2010 - How To Build A Ridiculously Successful Career, Without Losing Yourself In The Process
Today's business and job markets are highly competitive and the ones gaining ground have mastered the art of staying top of mind and bolstering their credibility. In the growing information economy, successful entrepreneurs and professionals use the power of their knowledge to attract lucrative businesses to them, saving them time, stress, and money.
On June 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm PST, at the Savvy Business Women Meetup, Technica Communications President Lisa Ann Pinkerton will share the tips and tricks to increase cash flow through personal brands that are recognizable, respected and magnetic.
"The information economy demands experts," said Lisa Ann Pinkerton, President of Technica Communications. "Professionals are a wealth of valuable information and their ability to share it with the larger community increases their exposure in the marketplace, develops higher levels of credibility and drives opportunities towards them with very little effort."
Through the power of the internet and social media channels, today's professionals are always just one connection away from that next great job or golden client. During "How To Build A Ridiculously Successful Career, Without Losing Yourself In The Process" Pinkerton will cover everything necessary to attract respect and credibility in today's competitive market. She will cover how to transform expertise into a personal brand, as well as the pitfalls to avoid and how to generate passive income through one's identity.
"How To Build A Ridiculously Successful Career, Without Losing Yourself In The Process" will be held at Silicon Valley Pad in Menlo Park, California, on June 9th from 6:-8pm. More information can be found at http://www.meetup.com/Savvy-Business-Women Meetup site or by contacting Ana Lucia Novak, 650-771-0777.
On June 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm PST, at the Savvy Business Women Meetup, Technica Communications President Lisa Ann Pinkerton will share the tips and tricks to increase cash flow through personal brands that are recognizable, respected and magnetic.
"The information economy demands experts," said Lisa Ann Pinkerton, President of Technica Communications. "Professionals are a wealth of valuable information and their ability to share it with the larger community increases their exposure in the marketplace, develops higher levels of credibility and drives opportunities towards them with very little effort."
Through the power of the internet and social media channels, today's professionals are always just one connection away from that next great job or golden client. During "How To Build A Ridiculously Successful Career, Without Losing Yourself In The Process" Pinkerton will cover everything necessary to attract respect and credibility in today's competitive market. She will cover how to transform expertise into a personal brand, as well as the pitfalls to avoid and how to generate passive income through one's identity.
"How To Build A Ridiculously Successful Career, Without Losing Yourself In The Process" will be held at Silicon Valley Pad in Menlo Park, California, on June 9th from 6:-8pm. More information can be found at http://www.meetup.com/Savvy-Business-Women Meetup site or by contacting Ana Lucia Novak, 650-771-0777.
June 13 and 19 2010 - Tell Your Story: Once in a Lifetime Writing Workshop Comes to Louisiana
Award Winning Author/Actor Markrois will return to his home state of Louisiana to present a series of writing workshops this summer. The workshop series aims to help aspiring writers reach their publishing goals. Workshops have been organized for adults and youths.
The adult workshops (June 13th and 19th) will expose attendees to methods for improving their writing skills, publishing their work, and getting into the retail marketplace. Those wishing to attend the workshops can register online (print application also available) at http://www.markrois.com/. Each workshop lasts approximately 3 hours and is segmented into three sections that focus on various elements including pre-production, marketing, and retail operations. Cost to register for the workshop is $200 per individual and covers:
Entry into the Your Story Writing and Publishing Workshops, which will direct you step by step through your book creation process. Workshops will educate, motivate, and pave a clear path for you to follow during your writing and publishing process.
A one-page web page within the I.D. Publishing website to promote you and your book.
Guaranteed publishing of your completed novel, poetry collection or short story collection through I.D. Publishing, with your book on sale through Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and 25,000 additional retailers.
100 Promotional Fliers to Promote Your Book.
Support throughout your writing/publishing process.
Event Dates, Times, & Locations:
Sunday June 13th- New Orleans, LA - 3pmAdams St. Cultural Development Center 1801 Adams St. New Orleans, LA. 70118
Saturday June 19th - Baton Rouge, LA - 1pmRamada Inn 10045 Gwenadale Avenue I-12 @ Exit 2B Baton Rouge, LA 70815
The adult workshops (June 13th and 19th) will expose attendees to methods for improving their writing skills, publishing their work, and getting into the retail marketplace. Those wishing to attend the workshops can register online (print application also available) at http://www.markrois.com/. Each workshop lasts approximately 3 hours and is segmented into three sections that focus on various elements including pre-production, marketing, and retail operations. Cost to register for the workshop is $200 per individual and covers:
Entry into the Your Story Writing and Publishing Workshops, which will direct you step by step through your book creation process. Workshops will educate, motivate, and pave a clear path for you to follow during your writing and publishing process.
A one-page web page within the I.D. Publishing website to promote you and your book.
Guaranteed publishing of your completed novel, poetry collection or short story collection through I.D. Publishing, with your book on sale through Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and 25,000 additional retailers.
100 Promotional Fliers to Promote Your Book.
Support throughout your writing/publishing process.
Event Dates, Times, & Locations:
Sunday June 13th- New Orleans, LA - 3pmAdams St. Cultural Development Center 1801 Adams St. New Orleans, LA. 70118
Saturday June 19th - Baton Rouge, LA - 1pmRamada Inn 10045 Gwenadale Avenue I-12 @ Exit 2B Baton Rouge, LA 70815
June 30 2010 - IABC/DC Metro Hosts Writing Workshop
IABC/DC Metro will host a three-hour writing workshop with acclaimed writer, teacher and presenter Ann Wylie on Wednesday, June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Johns Hopkins University. Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University and MarketWire, the workshop will feature a custom-designed presentation of two of Wylie's most popular seminars, Think Like a Reader and Cut Through the Clutter. Interested? Register via IABC/DC Metro's website.
With more than 60 communication awards, including two Gold Quills, under her belt, Wylie has been designated an "IABC Recommended Speaker" for her top ratings at IABC International conferences. She also serves as the Public Relations Society of America's national writing coach.
"Business communicators aren't in the business of getting the word out," said Wylie. "We are in the business of creating communications that sell -- not only products and services, but programs, plans and positions, as well. To accomplish this, we need to think like a reader or position our messages in the audience's best interests (since most communicators position their messages in their organization's best interests.)"
"Communication is constantly evolving; it's almost breathtaking to watch what's changing day by day," said Shonali Burke, ABC, president of IABC/DC Metro. "But what hasn't changed is the need to communicate effectively -- regardless of whether you have 140 characters or 140 words to do so. That's why I'm so excited about Ann's workshop; effective writing is a quintessential skill business communicators need to refine, especially in 'an age of now.'"
Registration fees range from $109 for students to $139 for members and $189 for non-members, with rates increasing after June 15. Walk-ins will be accepted the day of the workshop if space permits. Register now!
With more than 60 communication awards, including two Gold Quills, under her belt, Wylie has been designated an "IABC Recommended Speaker" for her top ratings at IABC International conferences. She also serves as the Public Relations Society of America's national writing coach.
"Business communicators aren't in the business of getting the word out," said Wylie. "We are in the business of creating communications that sell -- not only products and services, but programs, plans and positions, as well. To accomplish this, we need to think like a reader or position our messages in the audience's best interests (since most communicators position their messages in their organization's best interests.)"
"Communication is constantly evolving; it's almost breathtaking to watch what's changing day by day," said Shonali Burke, ABC, president of IABC/DC Metro. "But what hasn't changed is the need to communicate effectively -- regardless of whether you have 140 characters or 140 words to do so. That's why I'm so excited about Ann's workshop; effective writing is a quintessential skill business communicators need to refine, especially in 'an age of now.'"
Registration fees range from $109 for students to $139 for members and $189 for non-members, with rates increasing after June 15. Walk-ins will be accepted the day of the workshop if space permits. Register now!
Hollywood Screenwriter to Teach Online Class at KSURF's Virtual University
Veteran screenwriter and author Skip Press will teach an online course on screenwriting for beginners at KSURF's Virtual University. The course will be taught online using KSURF's state-of-the-art e-learning platform to create a virtual classroom and discussion forum where students can interact with the instructor, ask questions, and share their writings.
Enrollment for the course is now open. Unlike a traditional classroom, there is no waiting for classes to begin -- students can enroll and start learning the same day. The instructor's "office" is open 24/7, and students can work at their own pace in their spare time from the comfort of their home or office.
"Your Screenwriting Career" will give aspiring screenwriters an insider view of the business, as well as an overview of industry trends, historical perspectives, and a first-hand knowledge of how a screenplay is structured. Participants will learn insider tips on breaking in to this glamorous and lucrative market.
Topics covered in the course will include: The Life of Hollywood, The Evolution of Screenwriting, Inside the Hero's Heart, Inside the Villain's Brain, Making the Perfect Screenplay Better, Reading, Polishing and Reality, and Getting Your Script Out to People Who Matter.
The course includes 24 lessons as well as interactive quiz modules, an easy-to-use discussion forum, and an optional final exam which can be taken by students desiring a formal grade in the course. Those who complete the class can earn CEU credits. While most educational sites charge for these credits, KSURF issues and maintains a permanent record of CEUs free of charge.
KSURF's Virtual University been offering free and low-cost courses online since the early 1990s and is an established pioneer in the online learning field.
Hollywood screenwriter and multi-title author Skip Press developed this course and will teach it at KSURF. Press began teaching at UCLA Extension Writers Program in 1992. For the past eight years, his screenwriting course was offered through an extension program at 1,500 colleges around the country and was attended by thousands of writers.
Over the 25 year span of his Hollywood career, Press has written television episodics, produced stage plays, and worked as a staff writer for United Paramount Network. He wrote the award-winning "Woman's Guide to Firearms" and developed the first draft of Jan Stephenson's gold-certified "How to Golf" video. He also wrote for the TV series "Phenomenon: The Last Chronicles." As vice-president of the Independent Writers of Southern California, he wrote and directed a "Scriptathon" event that was featured on Showtime and in international broadcasts.
Press published three editions of "Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors and Screenwriter's Agents," which became a Hollywood how-to bible for aspiring screenwriters and put him in touch with hundreds of aspiring writers around the world. He then wrote "Complete Idiot’s Guide to Screenwriting" which was reviewed as best of its kind by the Writers Guild of Canada.
Press, a single dad, lives in on the outskirts of beautiful downtown Burbank, California, with his teenagers.
Further details about the screenwriting course and how to enroll can be found by visiting the class home page at www.vu.ksurf.net/catalog/305.html
For information about many other online courses offered at KSURF, visit www.vu.ksurf.net/calendar.html
Enrollment for the course is now open. Unlike a traditional classroom, there is no waiting for classes to begin -- students can enroll and start learning the same day. The instructor's "office" is open 24/7, and students can work at their own pace in their spare time from the comfort of their home or office.
"Your Screenwriting Career" will give aspiring screenwriters an insider view of the business, as well as an overview of industry trends, historical perspectives, and a first-hand knowledge of how a screenplay is structured. Participants will learn insider tips on breaking in to this glamorous and lucrative market.
Topics covered in the course will include: The Life of Hollywood, The Evolution of Screenwriting, Inside the Hero's Heart, Inside the Villain's Brain, Making the Perfect Screenplay Better, Reading, Polishing and Reality, and Getting Your Script Out to People Who Matter.
The course includes 24 lessons as well as interactive quiz modules, an easy-to-use discussion forum, and an optional final exam which can be taken by students desiring a formal grade in the course. Those who complete the class can earn CEU credits. While most educational sites charge for these credits, KSURF issues and maintains a permanent record of CEUs free of charge.
KSURF's Virtual University been offering free and low-cost courses online since the early 1990s and is an established pioneer in the online learning field.
Hollywood screenwriter and multi-title author Skip Press developed this course and will teach it at KSURF. Press began teaching at UCLA Extension Writers Program in 1992. For the past eight years, his screenwriting course was offered through an extension program at 1,500 colleges around the country and was attended by thousands of writers.
Over the 25 year span of his Hollywood career, Press has written television episodics, produced stage plays, and worked as a staff writer for United Paramount Network. He wrote the award-winning "Woman's Guide to Firearms" and developed the first draft of Jan Stephenson's gold-certified "How to Golf" video. He also wrote for the TV series "Phenomenon: The Last Chronicles." As vice-president of the Independent Writers of Southern California, he wrote and directed a "Scriptathon" event that was featured on Showtime and in international broadcasts.
Press published three editions of "Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors and Screenwriter's Agents," which became a Hollywood how-to bible for aspiring screenwriters and put him in touch with hundreds of aspiring writers around the world. He then wrote "Complete Idiot’s Guide to Screenwriting" which was reviewed as best of its kind by the Writers Guild of Canada.
Press, a single dad, lives in on the outskirts of beautiful downtown Burbank, California, with his teenagers.
Further details about the screenwriting course and how to enroll can be found by visiting the class home page at www.vu.ksurf.net/catalog/305.html
For information about many other online courses offered at KSURF, visit www.vu.ksurf.net/calendar.html
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