Newton People Nov 10, 2009
Lindsey Polishook of West Newton is studying in Carmarthen, Wales, as part of an off-campus program of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y., designed for students in many fields, but particularly those studying studio art, education, English literature, sociology and psychology, theatre, media and creative writing ... Polishook selected courses from a variety of academic areas, including community development, computer science, creative writing, education, English, media studies,... (Newton Tab, MA)
Professor finalist for National Book Award Nov 9, 2009
After Phillips was accepted into former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinskys creative writing program at Boston University, his writing career took off ... Phillips is committed to teaching at the University, where he works alongside graduate students in the creative writing program ... Rebecca Jensen, a creative writing graduate student whom Phillips taught for two years, said Phillips poems possess an uncommon humanity. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Letters to Datebook Nov 9, 2009
Editor - Regarding Ruthe Stein's Oct. 18 story on the movie "Good Hair": Some years ago, I wrote a short story for my creative writing class about the importance of hair to black women. Nobody got it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How Using a Journal Can Help a Stud... Nov 8, 2009
How Journaling Helps Writers Explore Creative Writing Ideas ... Students can use it as a place to record interesting images, bits of dialogue, or practice exercises found in creative writing books. (Suite101.com)
Works of the Northwest Nov 7, 2009
He earned his Master s of Arts degree from San Francisco State University, and taught literature, composition, and creative writing at Portland Community College for 25 years ... A major influence on Adams writing was taking creative writing and poetry survey courses by major poet Kenneth Koch. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Decade later, ex-lawyer loves his literary leap Nov 6, 2009
He has moved to Texas, where he teaches creative writing at St. Edward's University. What a difference a decade makes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UC-Personality: Jennifer Davis Nov 6, 2009
As a creative writing professor, an editor for UC Denver s Copper Nickel, an author, and a mother of a newborn, Jennifer Davis has multiple obligations that usually put author to the backburner by default. Currently on maternity leave, Davis will resume teaching creative writing workshops in the spring. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Writing Skills for Success in Adult... Nov 6, 2009
Typical assignments include essays and compositions although other types include literature reviews, creative writing, research papers, critiques, and theses. Writing skills also includes the ability to proofread writing assignments. (Suite101.com)
Community Foundation honors three for making Brookline better Nov 5, 2009
With graduation in sight, Anderson-Kline said she hopes to attend Oberlin College in Ohio to study European history and creative writing, but has no intention to give up working with kids. I think it s something I want to continue doing for the rest of my life, she said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Scribblenauts Nov 5, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Wednesday November 4, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
A tale of two teachers Nov 5, 2009
A few weeks ago, another teacher allowed me to copy some of her creative writing prompts. The prompts require the students to write and then draw a picture that accompanies their writing. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Creative Writing MFA program ranked number 24 of 25 in country Nov 5, 2009
The national magazine Poets rs published that UNCW's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is one of the top 25 programs in the country ... Lavonne Adams, the Creative Writing MFA coordinator and lecturer who focuses in poetry, commented on behalf of the department saying, "We are all extremely pleased by this announcement of our ranking, which is public acknowledgement of years of hard work and dedication to both our students and the craft of writing." ... The program was created in... (The Seahawk, NC)
Meacham workshop inspires writers Nov 5, 2009
Stroud said when he attended the workshop last year he received feedback from Chad Prevost, director of C ss and a creative writing professor ... She said, "A lot of students who attend regularly end up doing very well in graduate school going into creative writing programs and getting their Masters of Fine Arts and getting paid to go." Page 1 of 1. (The University Echo, TN)
A 'literary miracle' crowned by Oprah Nov 5, 2009
Editor's note: Eileen Pollack is director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of Michigan and taught Uwem Akpan, author of "Say You Are One of Them." Pollack is the author of "In the Mouth: Stories and Novellas," "The Rabbi in the Attic and Other Stories," "Paradise, New York," and "Woman Walking Ahead: In Search of Catherine Weldon and Sitting Bull." Uwem Akpan's book is the choice of the , which will be discussed November 9 at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.com Live or Oprah ... Most... (CNN)
Scribblenauts: Creative writing at its best Nov 4, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Wednesday November 4, 2009 MYT 5:01:00 PMUpdated: Wednesday November 4, 2009 MYT 5:13:44 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
• Eyes on state, future Nov 4, 2009
"I want to maybe go into teaching, and I love writing so I would like to go somewhere with creative writing. Dental hygiene has also been interesting to me.". She said her family runs a day-care center, so she has been around children her entire life. (Juneau Empire)
Visiting writer shares 'Sharp Stars' Nov 4, 2009
"We've all been very excited about her new book," said Ellen Litman, co-director of the department's creative writing program. "We've been planning to have the opportunity to celebrate it and have her read here.". (The Daily Campus, CT)
Portsmouth holiday home tour scheduled, organizers seek sponsors Nov 3, 2009
" The Holiday Home Tour sells, on average, 500 tickets and raises $8,000, which is the cost of running the Portsmouth Education Partnership each year. In 1997, PEP was the acronym for Portsmouth Elementary Playgrounds, and was represented by three brand new, state-of-the-art play areas at Dondero, Little Harbour, and New Franklin Schools. PEP offers students in grades one through five the opportunity to be part of diverse, culturally-enriching, extra-curricular classes. Beanie Babies, the wildly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fresh Perspectives: There's a lot more to be said about a Liberal Arts degree Nov 2, 2009
It takes awhile for me to explain that no, it's not Creative Writing. And it's not English or Journalism. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
On your marks, get set, write! Nov 1, 2009
Both online creative writing crusades help participants battle writers block and fight compulsive slacking to finish a novel within a set period of time. The writing challenge in India called Novel Race was started in June this year to call aspiring novelists to pen screenplays, plays, graphic novels, non-fiction or fiction that exceeded 60,000 before October 31. (India Times, India -- Community News)
The National Service Director Must Be Redeployed!!! Nov 1, 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 a Board Member of the Accra-based Danquah Institute (DI) and the author of 20 books, including Ghanaian Politics Today (Atumpan Publications/Lulu. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Where to Find the Best Gifts for a ... Nov 1, 2009
"Think it Ink it" is a write-your-own story creative writing kit for kids that can be completed in soft cover, and online, that is transformed via the Internet into a young author s very own hard cover, professionally illustrated book. Cost $9. (Suite101.com)
Variety: Happenings around North Iowa Nov 1, 2009
He teaches in the MFA program in creative writing and environment at Iowa State University. While on campus he will teach several creative writing classes and work individually with creative writing thesis students. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Students find formula for HSC success Oct 31, 2009
For the creative writing exercises, regardless of the exam ''prompt'', students invariably trot out a well-honed short story worked on over the year, possibly by many hands ... There is a strong argument for another English course for less academic students, and for scrapping creative writing in the exam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bible verse memory pays off for youths Oct 31, 2009
Former Fresnan Rhoda Janzen, who teaches English and creative writing at Hope College in Holland, Mich. has written the book "Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home" (Henry Holt, $22). (Fresno Bee)
Tales Of True Love Oct 30, 2009
Julienne van Loon, creative writing lecturer at Curtin University says: I suppose it depends on what you define as a romance novels and it depends on how the subject is treated. We all know the most important ingredient in love story is love but obviously there is more to it than meeting, falling in love and getting married. (Suite101.com)
Nino Ricci discusses writing and teaching Oct 30, 2009
Nino Ricci, an award-winning Canadian author, is currently teaching creative writing at Bridgewater State College ... A. I m teaching creative writing. (Boston Globe)
Chancellor DePaolo meets Jill Biden Oct 29, 2009
DePaolo also gave Biden a book by Clyde Edgerton, a creative writing professor at UNCW. "Chancellor DePaolo summarized the entire presentation so brilliantly," Lingle said. "Her comments put a perfect exclamation point at the end of a very heartfelt and moving presentation by the students and instructors." After visiting CCCC, Biden then visited Marines who were about to be deployed at Camp Lejeune. (The Seahawk, NC)
Opening on Thursday! Oct 29, 2009
Jacob is a graduate of Brown University, Harvard Law School and the graduate program in creative writing at New York University. He currently teaches bioethics at NYU and fiction at the Gotham Writers' Workshop. (AbsoluteArts.com)
The disunited states of being Oct 29, 2009
"I know who I am by how I feel and what things motivate me,'' she says. ''For example one of my alters is a minimalist and we will go on a rampage getting rid of things, then when I switch back I will be looking for things. One of my alters is very creative and when she is in control I often design, draw, paint and do a lot of creative writing. Another alter finds these works and destroys them. Some alters are social and confident and others have very low self-esteem.'' Some alters are more... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Inupiaq poet wins prestigious national award Oct 29, 2009
She has previously received an Individual Artist Award from the Rasmuson Foundation, the Alaska State Council on the Arts' Connie Boochever Fellowship and been a winner in the Anchorage Daily News Creative Writing Contest ... It helped push her in the direction of creative writing ... In 2000 one of her poems won the college division in the University of Alaska/Anchorage Daily News Creative Writing Contest. (Anchorage Daily News)
Author Stabenow's Kate Shugak may be headed for television Oct 28, 2009
" ALASKA'S BARRIERS Stabenow, who grew up between Seldovia and a 75-foot fish tender in the Gulf of Alaska, is among those frustrated that movies and television shows set in Alaska get filmed just about anywhere but. The list includes "The Guardian" filmed in Louisiana, "Mystery, Alaska" in Alberta, "Insomnia" in British Columbia, "Northern Exposure" in Washington, and "The Proposal" in Massachusetts. The main reasons: Too remote. Too rustic. Too spendy. In part the last barrier was lowered... (Anchorage Daily News)
TVs are wrong priority Oct 27, 2009
Congratulations to Nichole Berberian, a University of California, Davis (UC Davis) June 2008 graduate where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a minor in Art History. Nichole graduated Magna Cum Laude from Reedley City College in 2006 and as a 2004 class Valedictorian of Washington Union High School. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Award-winning novelist reads work at UConn Oct 27, 2009
"I have a great connection with the people in America. They appreciate my work."Mills' trip to Connecticut was suggested by Lisa C. Taylor, a poet and creative writing teacher at Arts at the Capitol Theater magnet high school in Willimantic ... "Geraldine was of interest to the creative writing and Irish studies teachers," said Courtmanche, so her visit was arranged. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Award-winning Israeli author to discuss creative writing, experiences Oct 27, 2009
But after Keret's visit last year to SU's creative writing program, the Judaic Studies Program and SU Hillel invited him as part of the series ... Karen Ortega, office coordinator for the Judaic studies program, said Keret will meet early Tuesday with students in creative writing classes, where he will talk about his writing style and answer any questions the students have about his work. (Daily Orange, NY)
Boston’s Museum of Science exhibition features Harry Potter film props Oct 25, 2009
Cantor, now director of creative writing at Tufts University, knew his teacher s style so well that it was easy for him to add words that meshed with the rest. Cantor will join Elizabeth Benedict, editor of the new collection, and fellow contributors Christopher Castellani, Julia Glass, Margot Livesey, and Jim Shepard for a discussion in Cambridge on Nov. 13. (Boston Globe)
Cecilie Godderidge says good-bye to her many Wellesley friends Oct 24, 2009
Jacobs has taught a creative writing course at the COA for the past several years, and Godderidge invited her to teach it again this past summer. After learning that only seven people had signed up, Jacobs told Godderidge, Maybe I should take the summer off, noting that it s a better course with at least eight people. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Teacher Turned Author Oct 24, 2009
Besides writing, Chuck also gives reading and chat sessions at libraries and chats with high school creative writing classes. He visited Jennifer Hertlein's class Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Washington High School. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Slam poet helps CCHS students use their words Oct 23, 2009
The students reacted positively during the morning performance and he was looking forward to seeing how creative writing students responded to her workshop, he said ... Before heading into her first of two workshops with creative writing students, Danley said it felt good to be in a high-school environment ... Senior Erika Rodriguez, a METCO student from Boston, said she writes poetry and felt really inspired after Danley s workshop with her creative writing class. (Concord Journal, MA)
Click to read:Rash of Teen Suicides Rattles Calif. City Oct 23, 2009
For them, the subject is seen as an invitation to practice one's creative writing skills. Secondly, I noticed so-called journalism experts (the Annenberg people, for example) recomending self-censoring. (CBS News)
More of this story Oct 23, 2009
The Hanalei School Parent/Teacher/Student Association program features a variety of activities such as music, art, creative writing, yoga, tutored study sessions, foreign language, physical education and film production. Priority is given to students enrolled at the school in grades kindergarten through six, with a maximum capacity of 100 students. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Day of reckoning belongs to HSC students Oct 22, 2009
THE journey is over for 60,385 HSC English students who were asked yesterday, in their creative writing and literature tasks, to explore the idea of ''belonging ... One student, Olivia Flynn, of Loreto Normanhurst, said she wrote a short story about the migrant experience for her creative writing task inspired by a quote in the exam paper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Voices: Rhoda Janzen Oct 22, 2009
Quick bio: Janzen, 46, teaches creative writing at in Holland, Mich. where she lives with her new husband and 17-year-old stepson. (USA Today -- Life)
Writing Center drawing a crowd Oct 22, 2009
Sarah Funsch, a junior creative writing major at UC Denver, booked several appointments in advance, based on when she knew she had papers due. I booked three weeks ago, she said. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Burnout? MNC boss, 42, dies after exercise Oct 22, 2009
After his 12th grade, he joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US with a full scholarship, where he got his Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and engineering, and also studied creative writing and films. Later he did his MBA at Harvard Business School. (India Times, India)
Holding the emotions of life Oct 22, 2009
It was my first creative writing class, the assignment seemingly simple: Look out the window and write about the life of something you see. It was long before today s digital world, when assignments were still handwritten. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
SOCC authors read from latest works Oct 22, 2009
She is a student of cultural anthropology, genealogy, family history and creative writing. Prola s maternal grandfather and his siblings were born and raised in the culture of the British caravan dwellers known as Travelers. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Virtual students go to school without being in school Oct 19, 2009
Some virtual schools even have virtual clubs photo club, French club, creative writing club, etc. all of which meet online. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Services to fill those days off Oct 19, 2009
Applause Performance Academy LLC Services: K-12, offers performing arts and a scholastic creative writing program ... Applause Performance Academy LLC Services: K-12, offers performing arts and a scholastic creative writing program. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Veterans' True Colors Shine in Art Festival Oct 16, 2009
More than 3,000 veterans from 123 Veterans Administration facilities across the country entered various categories in the following divisions of art, creative writing, dance, drama and music during the local-level competition phase this past winter. Colonel Linn was one of 120 winners who attended the week-long festival, which concluded with a visual art exhibit and a variety stage show. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Fresno poet releases his first book Oct 15, 2009
Medrano, 34, left Fresno for a while to get a master's degree in Fine Arts for creative writing from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, but he has now returned home. His 70-page book, published by Bilingual Review Press (asu. (Fresno Bee)
Author explores origins of America's sedimentary lifestyle Oct 15, 2009
Since a debilitating bicycle accident in 1999 which ruptured two disks in her spine, Collins, a West Hartford resident and professor of creative writing at Central Connecticut State University, can manage only four hours of sitting a day comfortably. Long distance airplane travel is dicey. (West Hartford News, CT)
A student of bicycles Oct 15, 2009
He's also studying English and creative writing at Idaho State University and is considering a career in journalism. His ideal job is writing from an in-home office, he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Obama wins prize for good intentions Oct 14, 2009
The awarding of a Booker B Prize for the years least tedious rite-of passage novel will deter at least one creative writing graduate from doing stand-up comedy instead. From such small mercies, civilisation grows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Xlibris Releases First Volume of Dr. Robert A. Brock's Salt Lick Saga Oct 13, 2009
Proctored in Creative Writing at SHSU, Robert has authored several seminary text books, published by Criterion Press and articles in religious periodicals. Salt Lick, Vol. I * by Dr. Robert A. Brock Celebrate Life Publication Date: April 26, 2001 Trade Paperback; $22. (Primezone Releases)
Weekend breakdown of the Pac-10 Oct 10, 2009
Gerhart said his creative writing teacher told him she'd never before followed the football team, but now she is looking at the depth chart and the statistics. "She told me she was at a conference in North Dakota last week and couldn't get the game," Gerhart said. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Southern Festival of Books features Tennessee author Oct 9, 2009
Ballentine teaches theatre arts and creative writing at Rhea County High School. Celtic Cat Publishing published her first collection of poems, Gathering Stones, in 2008. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
$56M coming to Children's, UC from stimulus bill Oct 9, 2009
One of the hallmarks of the plan is its focus on the 11 centers of excellence: design and innovation; diabetes/obesity; environmental health and cancer; humanities; classics; creative writing and philosophy of science; intelligent air and space vehicle energy systems; music and theater arts; nanoscale sensors; neurosciences; pediatrics; sustaining urban environments; and urban transformation and justice. The last plan focused on supporting the university s centers and institutes, of which there... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
PBS' 'Craft in America' Oct 8, 2009
Chen got her start with a degree in book arts from Mills College in the 1980s, and is an instructor in the school's new master's program in book art and creative writing. Her work is a departure from traditional forms, each book reflecting unique concepts of structure, shape, color and material suggested by its content. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Short Story Ideas From Sample Parag... Oct 8, 2009
Short story ideas will flow from these top creative writing prompts. It s amazing that writers can have so much trouble finding inspiration for new short stories or novels in their own heads, yet can often respond quickly when someone else offers an idea. (Suite101.com)
Upper County after school programs provide homework help and activities Oct 8, 2009
An hour of homework is followed by activities ranging from math games and creative writing to cartooning and hiking. I like coming here because I get to see my friends and I get help with homework, sixth-grader Shayna Hyatt says. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
On "Structure For Funding:' The NPP Oct 7, 2009
" ... I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep in having the culprits imprisoned for life! In any case, just who told the Enquirer writers that one can simply "scan through [sic] a room" and accurately conclude that a "mostly white American[-] and African-American[-]"looking audience may also just as well not be composed of a sizable number of Ghanaian citizens? And just who told these gossips that all Ghanaians look stereotypically African, and all African-looking people in the United States,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Local author chosen to join state Writers Hall of Fame Oct 7, 2009
Cofer is a UGA Regents and Franklin professor of English and creative writing. Georgia Douglas Camp Johnson was a poet, playwright and an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Creative writing wins a virtual visit from author Bruce Hale Oct 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009. Posted on: Monday, October 5, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Weedsport school district sets goals Oct 6, 2009
Ideas included a writing gallery, where students could display their creative writing pieces; a school-wide geometry event; word walls that could help students with science vocabulary; video conferences with science labs; community service projects; and historical role-playing activities. It's just amazing what you've put together, said Mary Kae Brentlinger, board member. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
