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Making Love: A Practitioner's Guide
Featuring Brad Kuhn and Darlyn Finch
Friday, September 15, 2006
6 till 9 P.M.
Reading at 7 P.M.
Urban Think! Bookstore
635 E. Central Blvd.
Thornton Park Central in Downtown Orlando
(407) 650-8004
http://www.urbanthinkorlando.com/
http://www.myspace.com/brad_kuhn
http://www.darlynfinch.com/
Making Love: A Practitioner's Guide
Featuring Brad Kuhn and Darlyn Finch
Friday, September 15, 2006
6 till 9 P.M.
Reading at 7 P.M.
Urban Think! Bookstore
635 E. Central Blvd.
Thornton Park Central in Downtown Orlando
(407) 650-8004
http://www.urbanthinkorlando.com/
http://www.myspace.com/brad_kuhn
http://www.darlynfinch.com/
Celebrations:
Spoken word/hip-hop artist Holly Riggs is the featured artist at Peta: www.petaworld.com
Congrats, Holly! Best of luck on your upcoming Northeast tour!
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The Maitland Art Center, 231 Packwood Ave, Maitland, will continue its popular creative writing classes as part of their winter line up. The twelve hour course will be held in on 4 consecutive Saturday mornings beginning September 16, 2006 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The course, titled So You Wanna Be A writer...Here's What You Gotta Do will cover all phases on fiction writing, including the six most important things a writer must do, story structure, outlining, plotting, voice, character development, dialogue and more.
The course will be conducted by local author Chuck Dowling. Mr. Dowling's novel To Keep Our Honor Clean won the grand prize in Gardenia Press novel competition 2001 and his novel The Mad Dogs, won Florida Writers Association prize for military fiction 2004 and won honorable mention from JADA Press International, 2005. His third novel, The First to Fight will be released in 2006. Mr. Dowling's work has also appeared in a number of other publications, including Treasures; Celebrating Florida Authors, from Inkling Press, The Older We Get, The Better We Were, from S&N Publishing, Korea: The Forgotten War, The Florida Palm, a literary magazine, and more.
The Activities of the Maitland Art Association are sponsored, in part by the United Arts of Central Florida, Inc., the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Florida Art Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Maitland Art Center is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Find attached the FWA writing conference's 32-page brochure. Looks like fun!
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Mary Ann apologizes for supplying a wrong link for the last issue of
Scribbles. The correct link to the most recent issue of the MAD about
Words newsletter is: http://www.madaboutwords.com/060815news.html
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Spoken word/hip-hop artist Holly Riggs is the featured artist at Peta: www.petaworld.com
Congrats, Holly! Best of luck on your upcoming Northeast tour!
Scribblers Sharing Info:
The Maitland Art Center, 231 Packwood Ave, Maitland, will continue its popular creative writing classes as part of their winter line up. The twelve hour course will be held in on 4 consecutive Saturday mornings beginning September 16, 2006 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The course, titled So You Wanna Be A writer...Here's What You Gotta Do will cover all phases on fiction writing, including the six most important things a writer must do, story structure, outlining, plotting, voice, character development, dialogue and more.
The course will be conducted by local author Chuck Dowling. Mr. Dowling's novel To Keep Our Honor Clean won the grand prize in Gardenia Press novel competition 2001 and his novel The Mad Dogs, won Florida Writers Association prize for military fiction 2004 and won honorable mention from JADA Press International, 2005. His third novel, The First to Fight will be released in 2006. Mr. Dowling's work has also appeared in a number of other publications, including Treasures; Celebrating Florida Authors, from Inkling Press, The Older We Get, The Better We Were, from S&N Publishing, Korea: The Forgotten War, The Florida Palm, a literary magazine, and more.
The Activities of the Maitland Art Association are sponsored, in part by the United Arts of Central Florida, Inc., the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Florida Art Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Maitland Art Center is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Find attached the FWA writing conference's 32-page brochure. Looks like fun!
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Mary Ann apologizes for supplying a wrong link for the last issue of
Scribbles. The correct link to the most recent issue of the MAD about
Words newsletter is: http://www.madaboutwords.com/060815news.html
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The American Association of University Women will host a tea for prospective members on Saturday August 26th from 2 to 4 PM at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Avenue (south of Aloma) in Winter Park.
For more information contact Julie Dinklage at (407) 539-2530 or blocked::mailto:membership@AAUWOrlando.org or Angel Confer 407 324-8369.
The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive social change. The AAUW offers scholarships, action for gender equity, and support for personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendship. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet other professional women in our regular meetings and social gatherings geared toward their special interests. Our monthly meetings feature speakers discussing current events and women's issues, as well as delicious meals.
AAUW Orlando/Winter Park was founded in 1928, and now includes members from throughout Central Florida. Our branch has been growing at over 20% per year since 2000. Our members come from 5 continents and are diverse ethnically, politically, and professionally. Additional interest groups of AAUW include Booklovers, Classic/Foreign Films, Dining, Foreign Affairs, Gardening, Museums and Galleries, Social gatherings and Theater. See the website for more information www.AAUWOrlando.org.
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What's Happening:
Jamie Morris has a full slate of opportunities for us:
Woodstream Writing Workshops Schedule,
Fall 2006
For more information contact Julie Dinklage at (407) 539-2530 or blocked::mailto:membership@AAUWOrlando.org or Angel Confer 407 324-8369.
The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive social change. The AAUW offers scholarships, action for gender equity, and support for personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendship. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet other professional women in our regular meetings and social gatherings geared toward their special interests. Our monthly meetings feature speakers discussing current events and women's issues, as well as delicious meals.
AAUW Orlando/Winter Park was founded in 1928, and now includes members from throughout Central Florida. Our branch has been growing at over 20% per year since 2000. Our members come from 5 continents and are diverse ethnically, politically, and professionally. Additional interest groups of AAUW include Booklovers, Classic/Foreign Films, Dining, Foreign Affairs, Gardening, Museums and Galleries, Social gatherings and Theater. See the website for more information www.AAUWOrlando.org.
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What's Happening:
Jamie Morris has a full slate of opportunities for us:
Woodstream Writing Workshops Schedule,
Fall 2006
This fall we are offering a cornucopia of workshops and one-day events at new (and old familiar) venues around Central Florida, and we'd love to have you join us!
Included in our fall schedule are a brand-new 5-week workshop at the Winter Park Public Library, a one-day Writing Marathon in super-cool downtown Deland, a single-session Advanced Critique Intensive, and our new Mix'n'Match-Shop, a day full of writing and fun in Cocoa--as well as two 10-week workshops in our Maitland loft.
Here are the details . . .
One-Day Events
On Sunday, October 15th, join us for our third Advanced Critique Intensive. Created for writers with projects-in-progress, this full-day event provides opportunities for ten writers--all genres--to have their work examined and discussed closely both by peers and by the facilitator in one-on-one sessions as well as in an open-group session at the end of the day.
In addition to considering one another's writing, we will have several blocks of uninterrupted writing time, making this a GREAT chance to move miles ahead with your project-in-hand.
In addition to considering one another's writing, we will have several blocks of uninterrupted writing time, making this a GREAT chance to move miles ahead with your project-in-hand.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 7:30 p.m., this is a fully catered event--breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, and wine. The all-inclusive cost for the day is $125. Registering ten writers total, we have room for just four more.
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On Saturday, October 21st, we'll be off to a great start at our newest pen-and-ink spot, cooler-than-cool downtown Deland. The Muse Book Shop, our host, will provide tons of atmosphere and inspiration as we write and play our way through a day-long "Writing Marathon."
"Fresh writing, no fears!" will be our motto as writers of all levels, working--or experimenting!--in all genres, come stretch their creative wings and FLY across an entire day of facilitated exploration, craft, and learning.
This wonderful writing whirl will start at 10:00 a.m. and continue through 4:30 p.m. We'll break mid-day for a yummy lunch at one of the terrific nearby eateries. The cost is $45 (does not include lunch), and we have seats for 14 writers.
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On Sunday, November 5th, our very first "Mix'n'Match-Shop" will be held in captivating Cocoa. From 9:30-5:00 we'll write and share, collaborate and compare, finding what gets our fingers flying--and why . . . while the big, blue ocean breathes herself in and out nearby.
With a schedule of structured exercises, free-writing sessions, and facilitated craft discussion, this day-long event is appropriate for new-to-intermediate writers. Expect to learn a bit about your craft, write a lot more than you expected, and discover yourself as a writer in a community of writers.
The cost of this event is $75 (plus menu item), which includes two vegetarian meals (breakfast and lunch), as well as snacks and beverages. Registering 12 writers total, we have seats available for just six more.
Weekly Writing Workshops
New Workshop for Fall!
"Creative Writing for Everyone" at the Winter Park Public Library:
Five Wednesday Evenings from 6-8:30 p.m, September 13th-October 11th
Created for writers at every level, in this five-week Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA)-based writing workshop, you will explore your unique writing voice in a supportive group environment as you work (or experiment!) in a variety of genres.
Trying your hand at fiction, poetry, memoir, or personal essay, you will identify the strengths in your own and others' writing, apply new strategies to make your work more memorable, and learn to let the "voice" of your writing energize you while it engages your readers.
Each week, you will try different writing exercises, and during our last class, a group critique session will give you the opportunity to offer a piece of your writing for close discussion.
By participating in this dynamic and playful process, you will increase both the skills that you bring to creative writing and the pleasure that you take from it!
(To register for this workshop ONLY, please contact The Lifelong Learning Institute at the Winter Park Public Library, 407-623-3279. The cost for this workshop is $150 for non-Institute members, and $110 for members. Registration for non-members opens Saturday, August 26th. Members may register now.)
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Maitland Workshops
Choose either a morning or evening session
Monday evenings:
We will meet from 6:30-9:00 p.m. from Monday, September 11th-Monday, November 13th. This workshop is limited to 12 participants, writing at all levels of experience, in any genre. Each writer will be invited to submit a manuscript to the entire workshop for review. Cost: $320 for new members; $305 for returning workshop members. This workshop is full, but we are taking waiting list applications.
Tuesday mornings:We will meet from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. from Tuesday, September 12th-Tuesday, November 14th. This workshop is limited to 12 participants, at any level of experience, in any genre. We will reserve one meeting this session for small group manuscript critique. Cost: $295 for new members; $280 for returning members. We still have one seat available for this workshop.
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Workshop Leader
Jamie Morris, Central Florida's first Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA)-certified Creative Writing Workshop leader, currently conducts AWA workshops throughout the area. A graduate of the Rollins College Writing Program, Ms. Morris is also a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)-certified Master Level Writing Consultant has facilitated writing groups and other group creative processes in Central Florida, Seattle, and Boston, since 1982.Contact Jamie at blocked::mailto:jamie@woodstreamwriters.com or 407.644.5163 to register or for more information on these or any other Woodstream Writing Workshop, Intensive, or Writer's Retreat. All weekly Woodstream Writing Workshops follow Amherst Writers & Artists guidelines.Visit our website at www.woodstreamwriters.co
Calls for Submissions:
LOST is thrilled to announce that NICHOLAS MONTEMARANO will be LOST's Guest Fiction Editor for issues 8-10.Nicholas Montemarano is the author of the short-story collection If the Sky Falls (2005) and the novel A Fine Place (2002). His fiction has been published in Esquire, Zoetrope, DoubleTake, Agni, The Antioch Review, Fence, and many other magazines. He has been awarded a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, The MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, and the Edward F. Albee Foundation. He teaches at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.LOST Issue No. 8 launches on the first Monday of September (September 4).
LOST is currently reading submissions for its fall issues.
http://www.lostmag.com/contact.php
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Workshop Leader
Jamie Morris, Central Florida's first Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA)-certified Creative Writing Workshop leader, currently conducts AWA workshops throughout the area. A graduate of the Rollins College Writing Program, Ms. Morris is also a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)-certified Master Level Writing Consultant has facilitated writing groups and other group creative processes in Central Florida, Seattle, and Boston, since 1982.Contact Jamie at blocked::mailto:jamie@woodstreamwriters.com or 407.644.5163 to register or for more information on these or any other Woodstream Writing Workshop, Intensive, or Writer's Retreat. All weekly Woodstream Writing Workshops follow Amherst Writers & Artists guidelines.Visit our website at www.woodstreamwriters.co
Calls for Submissions:
LOST is thrilled to announce that NICHOLAS MONTEMARANO will be LOST's Guest Fiction Editor for issues 8-10.Nicholas Montemarano is the author of the short-story collection If the Sky Falls (2005) and the novel A Fine Place (2002). His fiction has been published in Esquire, Zoetrope, DoubleTake, Agni, The Antioch Review, Fence, and many other magazines. He has been awarded a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, The MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, and the Edward F. Albee Foundation. He teaches at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.LOST Issue No. 8 launches on the first Monday of September (September 4).
LOST is currently reading submissions for its fall issues.
http://www.lostmag.com/contact.php
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Thanks for your attention!
Darlyn Finch
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