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.
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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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