Secret Life: The Big One Jun 26, 2009
The writers on this episode might have benefited from a couple courses in creative writing. The weaknesses in the writing were so apparent in this episode that it evokes shock and awe that teenagers actually find this script to be both realistic and an accurate representation of their lives. (Suite101.com)
"The Fate of Pleasure"* Jun 24, 2009
She teaches creative writing at Skidmore College. For Slate's poetry submission guidelines, click. (Slate)
Why Tettey-Enyos Housing Scheme Needs Fine-Tuning Jun 24, 2009
D., is Associate Professor of English, Journalism and Creative Writing at Nassau Community College of the State University of New York, Garden City. He is the author of 20 books, including Dr. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Arts and Healing as a Career Jun 24, 2009
Practitioners have a wealth of options to draw upon, including visual arts, music, dance/movement, creative writing, storytelling, guided imagery, dream work, and sand tray. Expressive arts therapy is now used in almost all psychotherapeutic contexts and settings. (Suite101.com)
Civil and Human Rights, NDC Style Jun 23, 2009
D., is Associate Professor of English, Journalism and Creative Writing at Nassau Community College of the State University of New York, Garden City. He is the author of 20 books, including Ghanaian Politics Today (Atumpan Publications/Lulu. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
At your service Jun 22, 2009
Creative Writing Workshop: 386-672-4146. Cribbage Club: 386-761-8054. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Charlotte Mao wins Creative Writing scholarship Jun 21, 2009
The $2,000 Amy Fiske Scholarship for Creative Writing was presented to Charlotte Mao last week during Senior Recognition Night at Medfield High School. Mao s work entitled Connor s Kiss was selected from 25 entries by a panel of judges and her name will be placed on a plaque at the entrance to the library. (Medfield Press, MA)
Column an exercise in creative writing Jun 20, 2009
The June 15th column by Eugene Robinson is a fairly typical example of how some journalists manipulate an isolated incident to implicate wider and unrelated actions. The episode that inspired the column: An 88 year-old deranged man, whose mental problems were so serious that his own family had rejected him, was prevented from entering the Holocaust Memorial Museum because he was carrying a rifle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'What Goes on Behind Closed Faculty Lounge Doors?' Jun 20, 2009
Chuck Bright, Former Creative Writing Teacher at SFBRHS, Lets You In on the Jokes in His Newest Book. At a book party hosted by former St. Francis Borgia Regional High School creative writing teacher Chuck Bright to celebrate the release of his latest title, "Jumping Through Hurdles . . . Teaching, Technology and Coach Tyree," a former student arrived to have her copy autographed. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New turtle-poaching movie to be filmed in Palm Beach County Jun 20, 2009
Filming locally is a good idea, said Dreyfoos School of the Arts film and creative writing student Charlotte Gorant, attending the announcement this morning at the Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum. "I would rather film in my own back yard than go to New York City or Los Angeles," Gorant said. (The Palm Beach Post)
• Events Calendar Jun 19, 2009
Idaho Writing Camps, "Curious City" creative writing adventures, 9 a.m.-noon through JUNE 26 for students in fourth through sixth grades and 1-4 p.m. for students in seventh through ninth grades, at The Center, 314 S. Second Ave. Students explore fact and fiction, fantasy and the real world; professional writers help students create stories. Students' writings published in The Cabin's "Words Work Wonders." Cost is 125. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 19, 2009
I took only one year-long section of a class that could count as creative writing, Crew said. Occupation: Although, I did work briefly as a florist and delivered a rural postal route for a couple of years when we were first married, for the most part I've just been fully occupied trying to freelance, raise kids, work on the farm, our tree farm properties, endlessly remodel the house etc. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Dons Place 13 on WCC Spring All-Academic Teams Jun 18, 2009
57 Creative Writing Neinke Stirjbis SMC JR 3. 50 Business Admin. (Usfdons.com)
Letter: Who really owns the school budget? Jun 18, 2009
Lynnette Fallon demonstrated her mastery of creative writing in last week s opinion piece, titled It s time to change the process for funding our schools. Does anyone believe that the Finance and Advisory Committees of Hamilton and Wenham dictate the budget of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
SIGGRAPH 2009 Announces Plans to Benefit New Orleans Jun 18, 2009
NOCCA - New Orleans Center for Creative Arts: A school in New Orleans providing pre-professional arts training to middle and high school students in culinary arts, dance, media arts, music (classical, jazz, vocal), theater arts (drama, musical theater, theater design), visual arts, and creative writing. SIGGRAPH is bringing 50 students from NOCCA and 50 students from Algiers Technical Academy for a mentor/mentee day with attendees that will provide students with a glimpse into a variety of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The winners of our six-word contest Jun 16, 2009
Our creative writing challenge elicited nearly 1,000 submissions. Some had too many words, as in the many multiple-sentences-long testimonials to the joys of Complexions Day Spa. (Albany Times Union)
Kennedy: Promote freedom 'to a doubting world' Jun 16, 2009
Hennessey invoked the memory of writer, environmentalist and Stanford professor Wallace Stegner, who established Stanford's 60-year-old Creative Writing Program. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Stegner's birth. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Surviving Soekarno's tough year Jun 16, 2009
" Aw says he sees himself as a Malaysian writer despite his Western education and life in England. Sometimes when he visits Malaysia to see his family, he encounters things that make him think he "doesn't belong", he says, yet when he is away from London, "England seems a foreign place". After finishing his studies at Cambridge, he worked for a London law firm for several years but found the grind of legal work "crushing". He had always wanted to be a writer and enrolled in the creative writing... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Needham Senior Notes (June 18) Jun 16, 2009
Creative Writing Group. Write your memoirs or try your hand at creative writing. (Needham Tab, MA)
White Men Can't Judge? Jun 16, 2009
In the US, one popular trick among High School creative writing teachers is to assign students to write an essay imagining that they were to switch genders, and describe what it would be like to live for one day as a member of the opposite sex. The results are almost always exactly the same: all the girls in class write long and detailed essays demonstrating that they have spent a great deal of time thinking about such questions; roughly half the boys refuse to write the essay entirely. (Slate)
Elance: Programming, design & writing dominate skills in demand Jun 16, 2009
Specialized writing skills are hot with online writing (#17), creative writing (#24), business writing (#32), copywriting (#34), academic writing (#37), sales writing (#39) and ghostwriting (#42) occupying spots in the top 50, while technical writing ascended 32 spots to #65 on the list. "The demand for online work is growing across a variety of skill sets as businesses face tighter budgets and growing workloads," Elance said, with marketing and IT departments hiring online as an alternative to... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Library book amnesty hones writers' skills Jun 16, 2009
Leave it to the San Francisco Public Library to turn its overdue book amnesty program into a creative writing contest ... Library book amnesty hones writers' skills Articles Leave it to the San Francisco Public Library to turn its overdue book amnesty program into a creative writing contest. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Tribune hires new reporter Jun 16, 2009
Mason plans on attending Waldorf College to major in communications and creative writing. Kevin is a great fit for our community and came highly recommended, Tribune Editor Angie Johannsen said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Summit hires new reporter Jun 16, 2009
Mason plans on attending Waldorf College to major in communications and creative writing. We had an excellent pool of candidates, and we're very excited to have Kevin on board, Summit Editor Bob Fenske said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Disorder doesn’t stop AGHS grad Jun 6, 2009
At the Moraga campus, she ll likely major in premedicine and minor in music and creative writing. Hannah s also found fulfillment in the social arena with a network consisting of her sisters, a few good friends and her boyfriend of 16 months. (Santa Maria Times)
Boys & Girls club develops kids with character Jun 5, 2009
Activities at the center include drama, creative writing, crafts, step team and community service projects. The kids take trips to bowl, swim, watch movies, skate and visit parks sometimes David Crockett and Henry Horton state parks. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Native American summer workshops take center stage at Idyllwild Arts Jun 5, 2009
Each summer, over 1,900 beginner to advanced children, teens and adults attend Idyllwild Arts workshops beneath the towering pines to pursue their interests in creative writing, dance, music, theatre and visual art, all taught by some of the most sought after artists in America. During the upcoming summer session, there will be weeklong festivals and special programs, including the highly-regarded Native American Arts program. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Home run for Orange winner Jun 5, 2009
Robinson, who teaches creative writing in Iowa City, was one of three American writers shortlisted and received her award, together with a 30,000 ($61,000) cheque, at a ceremony in London's Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday. Home is only Robinson's third novel since her debut in 1980 with Housekeeping. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Performance to mark closing of Rogers 6-8 Jun 5, 2009
Exhibits and mini-performances showcasing the visual arts, theater, creative writing, stagecraft, dance, communications and media arts will be featured throughout the building. A main performance with students and alumni begins at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Train victim, 17, identified as Gunn student Jun 4, 2009
Raymakers was heavily involved in theater, working in costume-design, and for years had been involved in creative writing. She won first place in the Palo Alto Weekly's annual short-story contest for her tale when she was in the sixth grade at JLS Middle School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Request for automotive class approved by SEPS school board Jun 4, 2009
The other elective classes offered include a horticulture class, creative writing and trigonometry. Board members expressed their approval of the automotive class addition and its importance as an educational tool students could use into the future. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Stay cool and delve into a good book this summer Jun 4, 2009
Ansay, an instructor in the University of Miami s creative writing program, successfully tries her hand at metafiction in her latest novel, a poignant and arresting duet of the historic and the contemporary. The narrator, freshly divorced Jeanette Hochmann, is juggling her teaching job at a Miami university, raising her 4-year-old daughter and writing a book on the relationship between 19th century German pianist Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, the protege of Clara s husband, Robert. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
YouTube leads to fame for singer Jun 3, 2009
Before the music thing happened, I wanted to study creative writing and philosophy. When I put these songs on YouTube I certainly never meant it to be a marketing tool. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Writer Elizabeth McBride dies Jun 2, 2009
Elizabeth attended Rice University and the University of Houston, where she received a master s degree in creative writing. She married and later divorced Thomas McBride. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Valley senior awards celebrate young achievers Jun 2, 2009
Abigail Eisele, Ricci Anselmi Art and Carolyn Britt Twiddy Creative Writing Award, UNC Asheville 12. Edward Gardner, Pack Promise, Embarq, Key Club Scholarship, RRHS Service Award, NCSU 13. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Silver Creek says farewell to class, principal, campus Jun 2, 2009
Now he's spending a year in Shanghai, teaching creative writing in a Chinese university. "Barge is the proverbial drill sergeant who sneaks up behind you and pushes you forward," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Show or Tell Jun 1, 2009
Should creative writing be taught ... But workshop protocol requires the instructor to shepherd the discussion, not to lead it, and in any case the instructor is either a product of the same process a person with an academic degree in creative writing or a successful writer who has had no training as a teacher of anything, and who is probably grimly or jovially skeptical of the premise on which the whole enterprise is based: that creative writing is something that can be taught ... A nice... (New Yorker)
Artist's Yukon River documentary debuts May 31, 2009
Other award-winning, nationally recognized authors, editors and agents will conduct creative writing workshops, readings, craft talks and panel presentations in fiction, nonfiction, children's writing, poetry and the business of writing. Notable locals include Alaska Writer Lauerate Nancy Lord, John Morgan, Peggy Shumaker, Rich Chiappone, Sherry Simpson and others. (Anchorage Daily News)
Getting Acquainted With 25 Questions May 29, 2009
Creative writing and biology 21. What could the community where you live really use. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
More of this story May 29, 2009
Vicki Anderson, executive director of the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, said the new center has already attracted volunteers to teach classes such as creative writing, bridge, and gentle yoga. Activities are available to residents of Stonington, Westerly and North Stonington who are 62 years old or older, Anderson said. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Workers begin $16.6 million airport runway projectConstruction is expected to be complete by Nov. 1 May 29, 2009
Helmut wrote on May 28, 2009 3:37 PM:" BS, Why do you spend so much time writing on your PC? Possibly you are retired and living on a pension and have nothing better to do. I suggest taking a night class in creative writing, then perhaps you will be able to write something comprehensible and intelligible. Would you like to try again and see if you can modify your message so that is makes some sense? ". BS wrote on May 28, 2009 11:02 AM:" If you can make that happen for us Helmut please get the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A Creative Writing Prompt Using Pho... May 29, 2009
A Creative Writing Prompt Using Photographs. A Creative Writing Prompt Using Photographs ... The copyright of the article A Creative Writing Prompt Using Photographs in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Nick Jans, literary artist May 29, 2009
He attended the University of Washington's graduate school in creative writing, thinking he would work on his poetry. Upon being accepted, he was surprised to hear that he'd gotten in on the strength of the few pages of fiction he'd sent in - and not, he was told rather bluntly, because of his poetry. (Juneau Empire)
Easton girl finalist in Arthur contest May 29, 2009
Creative writing has always been a part of Amy s life. She has saved her journals from when she was younger and has too many to count. (Easton Journal, MA)
Mentor's Project Hosts Camp at Northeast High May 28, 2009
Dr. Anne B. Jones gave a creative writing seminar. Jones is the author of four books. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Third place is the charm May 28, 2009
But these are generally based more on one shared interest, like music or creative writing, than on community building. With that in mind, Coastsiders Marilyn Handler and Nancy Margulies are spearheading the Anything Can Happen Cabaret at the 7th Street Montara caf. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
What a year it was May 28, 2009
Aside from her accomplishments in sports, Whitehead excels in the classroom and participates in extra-curricular activities such as honor society, Associated Student Body and creative writing. She was a Junior Rotarian this year. (Lebanon Express, OR)
From Commercial Artist to Picture B... May 27, 2009
When I was in high school I won a creative writing award for the whole high school even though I was just a freshman and that really inspired me at that time to be a writer. Commercial Artist. (Suite101.com)
A late-May miracle at Newton South May 27, 2009
Yet I adore my senior classes, in part because I am fortunate enough to be teaching them creative writing. Among the few things most seniors are still willing to do in class, reflection ranks high on the list. (Newton Tab, MA)
Libraries Offer 'Creative' Summer Reading Programs May 27, 2009
" For children in sixth grade and up, the program requires 30 minutes of reading a day and they have to have 20 days of reading completed to earn their first prize (an inflatable guitar) and 22 days to earn their second prize (a glitter lamp that changes colors). Preschool age children who aren't able to read themselves also can participate in the summer reading program by having caregivers read to them, McInnis noted. "As long as the child is paying attention to the books and connecting with... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
What I Do: Dan Weiss, Dog Eared Books May 26, 2009
A Bay Area native, he grew up in Palo Alto and studied creative writing at San Francisco State University ... A Bay Area native, he grew up in Palo Alto and studied creative writing at San Francisco State University. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
At your service May 25, 2009
Creative Writing Workshop: 386-672-4116. Cribbage Club: 386-761-8054. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Ghanas Tainted Ivory Tower May 25, 2009
D., is Associate Professor of English, Journalism and Creative Writing at Nassau Community College of the State University of New York, Garden City. He is the author of Dr. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Seeking to make mark May 25, 2009
"I think it's something new." A freshman studying English and creative writing at Idaho State University, Little started planning the book in sixth grade and said he got serious about writing it after he won a Young Author's competition in eighth grade. "My goal was to have finished before I turned 18, but I finished it when I was still 18," he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Train siege inspired Mahadevan's novel May 24, 2009
The novelist, who teaches creative writing at Humber College at the University of Toronto, recalled that the "water had run out of the compartment and the staff in the pantry car had barricaded themselves when the food ran out". "As a nine-year-old, who was convinced that his parents knew the solutions to all the problems in the world, it was my first foray into the world of adults nervous at the loss of their power. As I grew up, I often remembered that day, the heat building up in the... (India Times, India)
Fresno professor and writer is nominated for two prestigious literary awards for his sci-fi novel. May 24, 2009
David Anthony Durham, who has taught the Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Program at Fresno State for the past two years, is in the running for a 2009 John W. Campbell Award for best new science-fiction or fantasy writer. The nomination is for his science-fiction novel, "Acacia.". (Fresno Bee)
Wells grads are ready to ‘astonish' May 24, 2009
Nancy Bates of Auburn; non-traditional aged student; major in English with a concentration in creative writing ... Aryn Martin of Auburn; graduate of Auburn High School; major in English with a concentration in creative writing magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wanted: South Coast tales May 23, 2009
Luke Parrish, a creative writing teacher at Marshfield High School, submitted a poem about Stan McSwain, a former owner of the Egyptian Theatre. The Egyptian was the pyramid, of the Valley of the King, of the Kernel, the Popcorn King, of the man, and the movie marquee, Parrish wrote of McSwain. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Twice the mortarboards: For Danielle Nau, M-H-S-M-C-C spells "dedication." May 23, 2009
Danielle plans to complete her bachelor s degree at the University of Iowa, where she will study creative writing, and maybe even work toward a teacher s certification to teach elementary school. Her mother, Beth Nau, 44, teaches kindergarten in the Davenport Community School District at Harrison Elementary, and Danielle has been her volunteer assistant. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
• Events Calendar May 22, 2009
Idaho Writing Camps, "Curious City" creative writing adventures, 9 a.m.-noon JUNE 8-12 for students in fourth through sixth grades and 1-4 p.m. for seventh through ninth grades, at College of Southern Idaho's Shields Building, rooms 105 and 107, 315 Falls Ave. W. Students explore fact and fiction, fantasy and the real world, while professional writers help students create their stories ... Two-hour classes: "Plotting and Pacing" by Valerie Robertson, "Writing and Marketing the Short Story" by... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A Writing Exercise Using Just a New... May 21, 2009
A Useful Creative Writing Exercise for Developing Character and Conflict. By removing the writer s responsibility of inventing characters, settings, and conflicts, she is free to focus on developing those aspects. (Suite101.com)
Anne Giardini: One part corporate, one part literary May 19, 2009
I've always believed that language in the wrong hands can be dangerous, and it's a powerful tool both for law and for creative writing. You've been critical of the gender gap in management. (Globe and Mail)
Nordquist Wins Damon's Bison Athlete of the Week Honors May 19, 2009
native graduated with majors in Spanish and English Creative Writing and a 3. 89 GPA. Nordquist was a part of nine Patriot League Championship teams and finished her Bison career with personal bests of 4:55. (Bucknellbison.com)
Griffin: The subtle satisfaction of exchanging letters May 19, 2009
In the early 1960s, Bob had been at the University of Denver where Williams was on the faculty, teaching English and creative writing. In addition to novels, Williams also wrote poetry, and good poetry at that. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Students advancing interests in arts and writing May 19, 2009
Martin was selected for the performing arts and Burkamper for creative writing. Two eighth-grade students at Sacred Heart School will further their interests in performing arts and creative writing as they take part in the Blank Summer Institute for the Arts ces at the University of Iowa from June 28 to July 3 ... Burkamper was selected to attend the summer institute's creative writing session, while Martin was chosen to participate in the performing arts arena. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
