Writing Matters
Tamryn Spruill will be teaching this intensive, six-week workshop designed for serious aspiring writers in the fiction genre. Students can expect to receive classroom instruction in combination with interactive workshop experiences.
Topics to be covered include:
• plot
• characterization
• point of view
• setting
• revision/critique
COURSE DETAILS
Course Number: CEWRT-545-01
Dates: February 16, 2011 – March 23, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hours: 15 (six Wednesdays)
Location: Midlands Technical College, Beltline Campus, LB 106
Columbia, South Carolina
Tuition: $29
To register, call (803) 732-0432 or visit www.mtctraining.com.
Tamryn Spruill is currently a candidate for an MFA in Creative Writing (fiction) at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in Journalism from the University of South Carolina. Her chapbook of poetry, Apotheosis (Word Nerd Editorial Press), was published in 2009. Her work can also be found in The Medulla Review and L.E.S. Review. She is a fiction editor and the senior copy editor for the Pitkin Review.
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Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Publishing Certificate Program
The Publishing Industry is Looking for You!
Certificate in Publishing Program
Adult and Continuing Education (ACE)
School of Professional and Community Development
Sponsored by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College
For INFORMATION or REGISTRATION: 718.270.6400 – Adult and Continuing Education
Publishing Certificate: The Publishing Certificate Program, created by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, provides students with an awareness of the publishing industry in totality and the skills to obtain an entry level position. Students will have an opportunity to take courses with experts in the field. Required courses include an overview of the publishing industry, online publishing, copyediting, the role of the agent and graphics and typography. Students are also encouraged to take an internship. The Program is designed to increase the percentage of writers of color in the publishing industry.
Admissions Criteria: A minimum of a high school diploma is required and an AA degree or the equivalents are desirable. Students should be motivated and highly proficient in English and should be interested in the book business. All students admitted to the program will be required to submit with their registration an essay describing their interest in the program.
Course Requirements: Students must complete required courses 1) Introduction to Publishing 2) Online Publishing/New Media Workshop 3) Fundamentals of Copyediting 4) Role of the Agent to attain certification.* Students may enroll in individual courses, ranging from 2 to 7 sessions.
Introduction to Publishing $295
____________________________
This course will introduce students to the world of book publishing. Students will study the current issues in the publishing world, including the impact of bookstore chains, consolidations and international conglomerates, and alternative publishing ventures. Students will also examine the economic, financial, and marketing issues related to publishing and the role of the editor, agent, author, and graphics designer in the publishing industry.
ED-PC100 March 20th Friday, 6:00– 9:00 p.m. ( 7 sessions)
Online Publishing/New $150
Media Workshop
____________________________
This fast-paced, hands-on workshop will be an introduction to basic skills in online journalism for media and non-media professionals. The two-hour, once a week course will allow students to upgrade or learn new skills through group discussions, case studies and hands-on sessions. In addition to ethical and theoretical issues in online newsgathering and the changing media landscape, the course will focus on the basics of Web design using standard industry tools. (Students will be required to work in the computer lab).
ED-PC101 March 24th Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. ( 5 sessions)
Fundamentals of $150
Copyediting
____________________________
The course will help students develop the editing skills required for trade, reference, and other types of print work, as well as those of online editing. The course will cover standard proofreader’s and copy editor’s marks; common word usage problems; style sheets or house styles; use of reference works; and the interrelationship of copy editor and editor to production editor.
ED-PC102 March 25th Wednesday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm ( 3 sessions)
Role of the Agent $150
____________________________
The literary agent has become one of the most important players in the book-publishing world. Topics include an overview of the agent’s role and functions; how to become an agent; steps in the acquisition process; specifics of contracts and contract negotiations; subsidiary rights; genre publishing; packaging; and the editor’s perspective on the agent’s role.
ED-PC103 April 24th Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00 pm ( 4 sessions)
Graphics and Typography $150
____________________________
This course will examine how books are designed both from the inside typeface and flaps to the outside covers and flaps; the reasoning behind key decisions on author’s photo placement, cover lines and use of fonts and color.
ED-PC104 April 1st Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (3 sessions)
History of Blacks in $100
Publishing
____________________________
This elective course is an overview of the role that blacks have played in both the established publishing industry, and the black owned press.
ED-PC105 Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (2 sessions)
Publishing Internship $295
____________________________
This internship provides an opportunity for students to apply their skills in the workplace or in an organization related to publishing. Students are supported by scheduled meetings with the Publishing Certificate Program Director.
ED-PC106
TOTAL: (Publishing) $895: Total cost if paid all at once, including processing fee and certificate fee. Courses may be taken on an individual basis without applying to the Certificate Program.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Non-refundable $25 application fee applicable. For Certificate Program Candidates: At the time of registration, bring a copy of a GED or High School Diploma.
Visit us online at www.mec.cuny.edu/spcd/ace to print out the registration form and send it by mail, fax or email.
FIVE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
Phone –In: 718.270.6400 – Register by phone with Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express
Walk-In: Register in person at Medgar Evers College, 1150 Carroll Street, Room 111
Fax: 718.270.6187 – Register by fax with Visa MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express
Mail –In: Register by mail by completing the attached registration form
Online: Visit our website at www.mec.cuny.edu/spcd/ace to print out the registration form and send it by mail, fax or email.
By Mail:
Medgar Evers College
The City University of New York
School of Professional and Community Development
Adult and Continuing Education
1150 Carroll ST., Room 111
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Contact ACE For information or registration: 718.270.6400
MAIL SUBMISSIONS TO:
THE CENTER FOR BLACK LITERATURE
Dr. Brenda M. Greene, Executive Director
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: 718-270-6976
WRITERS@MEC.CUNY.EDU
Certificate in Publishing Program
Adult and Continuing Education (ACE)
School of Professional and Community Development
Sponsored by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College
For INFORMATION or REGISTRATION: 718.270.6400 – Adult and Continuing Education
Publishing Certificate: The Publishing Certificate Program, created by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, provides students with an awareness of the publishing industry in totality and the skills to obtain an entry level position. Students will have an opportunity to take courses with experts in the field. Required courses include an overview of the publishing industry, online publishing, copyediting, the role of the agent and graphics and typography. Students are also encouraged to take an internship. The Program is designed to increase the percentage of writers of color in the publishing industry.
Admissions Criteria: A minimum of a high school diploma is required and an AA degree or the equivalents are desirable. Students should be motivated and highly proficient in English and should be interested in the book business. All students admitted to the program will be required to submit with their registration an essay describing their interest in the program.
Course Requirements: Students must complete required courses 1) Introduction to Publishing 2) Online Publishing/New Media Workshop 3) Fundamentals of Copyediting 4) Role of the Agent to attain certification.* Students may enroll in individual courses, ranging from 2 to 7 sessions.
Introduction to Publishing $295
____________________________
This course will introduce students to the world of book publishing. Students will study the current issues in the publishing world, including the impact of bookstore chains, consolidations and international conglomerates, and alternative publishing ventures. Students will also examine the economic, financial, and marketing issues related to publishing and the role of the editor, agent, author, and graphics designer in the publishing industry.
ED-PC100 March 20th Friday, 6:00– 9:00 p.m. ( 7 sessions)
Online Publishing/New $150
Media Workshop
____________________________
This fast-paced, hands-on workshop will be an introduction to basic skills in online journalism for media and non-media professionals. The two-hour, once a week course will allow students to upgrade or learn new skills through group discussions, case studies and hands-on sessions. In addition to ethical and theoretical issues in online newsgathering and the changing media landscape, the course will focus on the basics of Web design using standard industry tools. (Students will be required to work in the computer lab).
ED-PC101 March 24th Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. ( 5 sessions)
Fundamentals of $150
Copyediting
____________________________
The course will help students develop the editing skills required for trade, reference, and other types of print work, as well as those of online editing. The course will cover standard proofreader’s and copy editor’s marks; common word usage problems; style sheets or house styles; use of reference works; and the interrelationship of copy editor and editor to production editor.
ED-PC102 March 25th Wednesday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm ( 3 sessions)
Role of the Agent $150
____________________________
The literary agent has become one of the most important players in the book-publishing world. Topics include an overview of the agent’s role and functions; how to become an agent; steps in the acquisition process; specifics of contracts and contract negotiations; subsidiary rights; genre publishing; packaging; and the editor’s perspective on the agent’s role.
ED-PC103 April 24th Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00 pm ( 4 sessions)
Graphics and Typography $150
____________________________
This course will examine how books are designed both from the inside typeface and flaps to the outside covers and flaps; the reasoning behind key decisions on author’s photo placement, cover lines and use of fonts and color.
ED-PC104 April 1st Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (3 sessions)
History of Blacks in $100
Publishing
____________________________
This elective course is an overview of the role that blacks have played in both the established publishing industry, and the black owned press.
ED-PC105 Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (2 sessions)
Publishing Internship $295
____________________________
This internship provides an opportunity for students to apply their skills in the workplace or in an organization related to publishing. Students are supported by scheduled meetings with the Publishing Certificate Program Director.
ED-PC106
TOTAL: (Publishing) $895: Total cost if paid all at once, including processing fee and certificate fee. Courses may be taken on an individual basis without applying to the Certificate Program.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Non-refundable $25 application fee applicable. For Certificate Program Candidates: At the time of registration, bring a copy of a GED or High School Diploma.
Visit us online at www.mec.cuny.edu/spcd/ace to print out the registration form and send it by mail, fax or email.
FIVE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
Phone –In: 718.270.6400 – Register by phone with Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express
Walk-In: Register in person at Medgar Evers College, 1150 Carroll Street, Room 111
Fax: 718.270.6187 – Register by fax with Visa MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express
Mail –In: Register by mail by completing the attached registration form
Online: Visit our website at www.mec.cuny.edu/spcd/ace to print out the registration form and send it by mail, fax or email.
By Mail:
Medgar Evers College
The City University of New York
School of Professional and Community Development
Adult and Continuing Education
1150 Carroll ST., Room 111
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Contact ACE For information or registration: 718.270.6400
MAIL SUBMISSIONS TO:
THE CENTER FOR BLACK LITERATURE
Dr. Brenda M. Greene, Executive Director
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: 718-270-6976
WRITERS@MEC.CUNY.EDU
Monday, September 22, 2008
Writing Workshops Starting Soon-Register
Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center Fall Writing Workshops
The below classes are those that are confirmed at this point. There WILL BE additions and deletions based on the number of registrations. All workshops are $200. for the 8-week cycle. For Brooklyn Workshops please call 718-270-6400. The Brooklyn Workshops begin on Tuesday, October 6th.
The Open House is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Srevices.
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Crafting the Novel-From Concept to Publication by Donna Hill
This class is for those who have a story concept or draft of their novel and those who wish to flesh out their novel in progress. Made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Writing and Re-Writing the Novel
Led by the award winning author Grace Edwards
An emphasis in this class on those who have already their first draft but also open to those looking to get started. Sponsored in part by NYSCA/ Literature Grant.
Monday, September 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Advanced Acting Workshop
Led by the award winning director/co-founder of the Classical Theatre of Harlem
Alfred Preisser. This workshop is sponsored in part by funding from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Writing for Daytime Television
Sojourna Collier
A workshop for those interested in drafting a daytime television pilot or with an interest in learning to write for that field. This workshop is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Electronic Media and Film.
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Advanced Playwriting
Leslie Lee
A workshop directed to those who have at least begun the first draft of their play or have a good idea of what they want to write and have finished a draft of a play previously. This class is supported in part by funding from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Creative Writing
Sherée R. Thomas
Prize-Winning author and editor and also former FDCAC student, Ms. Thomas takes the class through a selection of writing exercises that include the short story and non-fiction essays, with an eye to assisting in the process of selecting the style of writing most appropriate for the individual students goals. This workshop is sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Short Story
Nathasha Brooks-Harris
A workshop involved in not only writing and polishing your short stories, but also in offering guidance in where and how to get your stories published. This workshop is sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Childrens Books
Laura Pegram
This fiction workshop AND craft class includes a close reading of excerpts from diverse voices within the genre (e.g., Angela Johnson, Cristina Garcia, Sherman Alexie, Christopher Paul Curtis, Karen Hesse, etc.), as well as a structured written commentary. Emerging writers at all levels will learn to develop their craft and the language of critique during this intensive workshop. This workshop is sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Acting Jacqueline Wade
A workshop for all levels of actors. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Poetry
Jacqueline Johnson
A workshop devoted to the structure and creation of the poem with insight on where and how to get published. Made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Screenwriting
Alan Zatkow
In this workshop the class will begin the first draft of their screenplay getting feedback from both the class and the instructor with insights into what to do once the screenplay is completed. This workshop is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Electronic Media and Film.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Beginning Playwriting
Sophia Romma
In this workshop the class will begin the first draft of their play getting feedback from both the class and the instructor. There will also be discussions of individual goals for the completed works. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Literary Non-Fiction/Memoir
Michel Marriott
In this workshop the class will explore all forms of non-fiction writing, including journalism. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Beginning your Novel
Jaira Placide
In this workshop the class will begin the process of taking that idea for a novel and transfer it onto the page. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Television Writing
Alan Zatkow
In this workshop the class will work on drafting a television script, and get an understanding of how the TV industry works. This workshop is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Electronic Media and Film.
Thursday, October 2
6:00 pm - 8:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Directing
Led by the award winning director/co-founder of the Classical Theatre of Harlem
Alfred Preisser. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Advanced Screenwriting
Myla Churchill
In this workshop the class will edit their screenplay, getting feedback from both the class and the instructor with insights into what to do to improve their work. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center
270 West 96th Street
New York, NY 10025
212-864-3375
Fax 212-864-3474
E-mail: Fdcac@aol.com
Web Site: www.Fdcac.org
The below classes are those that are confirmed at this point. There WILL BE additions and deletions based on the number of registrations. All workshops are $200. for the 8-week cycle. For Brooklyn Workshops please call 718-270-6400. The Brooklyn Workshops begin on Tuesday, October 6th.
The Open House is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Srevices.
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Crafting the Novel-From Concept to Publication by Donna Hill
This class is for those who have a story concept or draft of their novel and those who wish to flesh out their novel in progress. Made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Writing and Re-Writing the Novel
Led by the award winning author Grace Edwards
An emphasis in this class on those who have already their first draft but also open to those looking to get started. Sponsored in part by NYSCA/ Literature Grant.
Monday, September 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Advanced Acting Workshop
Led by the award winning director/co-founder of the Classical Theatre of Harlem
Alfred Preisser. This workshop is sponsored in part by funding from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Writing for Daytime Television
Sojourna Collier
A workshop for those interested in drafting a daytime television pilot or with an interest in learning to write for that field. This workshop is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Electronic Media and Film.
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Advanced Playwriting
Leslie Lee
A workshop directed to those who have at least begun the first draft of their play or have a good idea of what they want to write and have finished a draft of a play previously. This class is supported in part by funding from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Creative Writing
Sherée R. Thomas
Prize-Winning author and editor and also former FDCAC student, Ms. Thomas takes the class through a selection of writing exercises that include the short story and non-fiction essays, with an eye to assisting in the process of selecting the style of writing most appropriate for the individual students goals. This workshop is sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Short Story
Nathasha Brooks-Harris
A workshop involved in not only writing and polishing your short stories, but also in offering guidance in where and how to get your stories published. This workshop is sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Childrens Books
Laura Pegram
This fiction workshop AND craft class includes a close reading of excerpts from diverse voices within the genre (e.g., Angela Johnson, Cristina Garcia, Sherman Alexie, Christopher Paul Curtis, Karen Hesse, etc.), as well as a structured written commentary. Emerging writers at all levels will learn to develop their craft and the language of critique during this intensive workshop. This workshop is sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Acting Jacqueline Wade
A workshop for all levels of actors. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 - 9:00 pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Poetry
Jacqueline Johnson
A workshop devoted to the structure and creation of the poem with insight on where and how to get published. Made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Screenwriting
Alan Zatkow
In this workshop the class will begin the first draft of their screenplay getting feedback from both the class and the instructor with insights into what to do once the screenplay is completed. This workshop is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Electronic Media and Film.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Beginning Playwriting
Sophia Romma
In this workshop the class will begin the first draft of their play getting feedback from both the class and the instructor. There will also be discussions of individual goals for the completed works. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Literary Non-Fiction/Memoir
Michel Marriott
In this workshop the class will explore all forms of non-fiction writing, including journalism. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Beginning your Novel
Jaira Placide
In this workshop the class will begin the process of taking that idea for a novel and transfer it onto the page. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Literature.
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Television Writing
Alan Zatkow
In this workshop the class will work on drafting a television script, and get an understanding of how the TV industry works. This workshop is made possible in part by support from NYSCA/Electronic Media and Film.
Thursday, October 2
6:00 pm - 8:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Directing
Led by the award winning director/co-founder of the Classical Theatre of Harlem
Alfred Preisser. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
8-SESSION CLASS BEGINS
Advanced Screenwriting
Myla Churchill
In this workshop the class will edit their screenplay, getting feedback from both the class and the instructor with insights into what to do to improve their work. Sponsored in part by support from NYSCA/Special Arts Services.
Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center
270 West 96th Street
New York, NY 10025
212-864-3375
Fax 212-864-3474
E-mail: Fdcac@aol.com
Web Site: www.Fdcac.org
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