We're lucky to have in our midst Nina Hess, who edited this perfect-for-Halloween gem:A Practical Guide to VampiresHow old is a vampire fledgling? Why do vampires avoid mirrors? What’s the best way to slip into a vampire’s lair? New York Times best-selling author Lisa Trumbauer illuminates the twilight world of vampires in the next edition... Continue Reading →
Editorial Freelancers Association classes
Our colleague Lisa Owens recently rejoined the EFA board as education chair, and she wanted to let us know about their Fall 2009 Education Program. They have an exciting season of targeted professional-development opportunities planned and hope you'll try out some of their online offerings and/or live events in Seattle and NYC.ONLINE CLASSESHow to Get... Continue Reading →
Classes with Margaret Nevinski
Children's Book Author Margaret Nevinski will be teaching the following classes this fall:Writing for ChildrenDo you have an idea for a children's book? Do you want to write for children but don't know where to start? Published children's book author Margaret Nevinski, with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults, leads this class... Continue Reading →
Reminder: Craig Orback classes, blog
Craig Orback has two new illustration classes starting next month at Bellevue College. Please follow the links below if you would like to register.Also he has started a new illustration blog. It will have all the latest info on his current illustration projects with lots of great inside details, photos and sketches. You can register... Continue Reading →
Illustration Classes with Craig Orback
Illustrator Craig Orback have two new illustration classes starting next month at BellevueCollege. Please follow the links below if you would like to register.Also he has started a new illustration blog at http://craigorback.blogspot.com/. It will have all the latest info on his current illustration projects with lots of great inside details, photos and sketches. You... Continue Reading →
Class: Navigating the Maze of Writing for Children
Deb Lund is teaching a great class on Whidbey Island for all you natives and intrepid sorts who'd like to carpool over.Puzzle Pieces: Navigating the Maze of Writing for ChildrenMonday evenings, 6:30-9:00September 28-November 30Site: Jim Davis House, Greenbank FarmFee: $180 for Whidbey Island Writers Association members, $200 for nonmembersContact [email protected] or 360-331-6714http://www.writeonwhidbey.orgIn this informal workshop... Continue Reading →
Richard Hugo House presents Writing Class for Teachers
From The Richard Hugo House in Seattle:Dear Teachers and other workshop participants,We're kicking off the new school year with a two-hour presentation by Waverly Fitzgerald on learning craft moves from text models. Hope you'll join us. Remember, these classes are always free and everyone is welcome. (Please be sure to rsvp.)Also, please note: these classes... Continue Reading →
Additional classes taught by Ann Gonzalez
In addition to Ann Gonzalez's online class, Writing for Teens and Tweens (mentioned in the previous post), Ann will also be teaching two classes this fall at North Seattle Community College:Writing for Children and Young Adults Thursday nights 7:00pm - 9:00pm, beginning on Oct. 1, 2009Writing for Children and Young Adults is a craft and... Continue Reading →
Ann Gonzalez class and book trailer
One of Ann Gonzalez's students liked her class enough to make a book trailer for RUNNING FOR MY LIFE, Ann's novel that grew out of NaNoWriMo.And speaking of her classes, the next session of her Writing for Teens and Tweens is set to start on September 13. This is a no risk class -- $100... Continue Reading →
Novel Writing: The Elementals
Here's a workshop for novel writers: What: Need help starting or finishing your novel? In this workshop, we'll take the elemental approach by focusing on setting, character, structure, and the writing practice. Through the alchemy of short writing exercises, discussion, and lecture, you will gain new confidence and skills to write your novel. This workshop... Continue Reading →