The name of this workshop says it all. Susan Dakin, the author of NCWN s technical writing workbook Writing Skills for Business Professionals, will talk about getting started in a field that many writers would like to investigate. Travel Writing with Patrick and Anne Simpson The Simpsons, who have traveled extensively and then written about their journeys, will share with participants the ins and outs of travel writing. A short trip to this workshop will help answer these questions. You have a strong screenplay in hand.
Insiders talk about industry protocol and the skills needed to become a professional screenwriter.
If agents and producers aren't knocking on your door to read your script, this session will give you information on how to jump start your career. Blurring the Lines with Marcia Douglas and Maria Hummel Often in the writing world, folks are told to choose one form and then are expected to stick to it. This workshop is for those who like to write both poetry and prose, as well as for those who have followed one path and are interested in investigating the other. The editor of Tar River Poetry, Makuck will help poets learn how to do the tough job of manuscript preparation before publishing their poetry. Through discussions, students will learn how they can make their manuscript the best it can be before taking it out into the world.