Playwrights Foundation- Dael Orlandersmith at the New Play Institute July 23-28

Dael Orlandersmith  at the New Play Institute July 23-28

Going Solo with Dael Orlandersmith July 23-28, 2013Unlock vivid language. Explore character. Tell your story live! Dael encourages truthful depictions in an atmosphere that is generous, audacious, courageous and rigorous. By Application Only Due June 15 APPLY HERE NOW!

“ writing is fierce, uncompromising and alive with sharply observed, humanizing detail…The characterizations are indelible…Orlandersmith is a riveting performer with an urgent tale to tell.”—San Francisco Chronicle

PRINCE GOMOLVILAS‘ Exploring the Dark SideClass is Filling! Starts this Saturday. Work with esteemed playwright and professor at USC to shine some light on the dark side of playwriting. Saturday Mornings May 18 – June 8 Only $225 Reserve your spot here!

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Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter- WriteNow! 2013 Conference

Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter-  WriteNow! 2013 Conference

 

Registration is now open for the SinC Desert Sleuths Chapter WriteNow! 2013 Conference. We are shooting for an outstanding turn out, so please join us for this 10^th annual event featuring award-winning, bestselling authors Gregg Hurwitz and Hank Phillippi Ryan. This is not restricted to crime fiction writers or lovers of mysteries—young adult author Liz Fichera and e-Book publishing gurus Kris Tualla and Connie Flynn will also present workshops.

 

Details and registration can be found here: http://desertsleuths.com/conference.

 

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THE WRITERS STUDIO- IMITATION, CONSCIOUS IMITATION, IS ONE OF THE GREAT METHODS & Writing Courses

THE WRITERS STUDIO- IMITATION, CONSCIOUS IMITATION, IS ONE OF THE GREAT METHODS & Writing Courses

“Celebrating 26 years of helping writers reach their potential”

>> “IMITATION, CONSCIOUS IMITATION, IS ONE OF THE GREAT METHODS, perhaps THE method of learning to write….The final triumph is what the language does, not what the poet can do.” Theodore Roethke.

>> “THE WRITERS STUDIO BROUGHT ME BACK FROM THE CREATIVE DEAD.”

“Therese Eiben, my first instructor and former editor of Poets & Writers magazine, instilled the one reading habit that has had the most influence on me: seek out the limestone. Since writers are coming into the Studio with drastically different life experiences, ages, and expectations (unlike a traditional MFA program), I found a great deal of diversity in the voices I was hearing. I was also trained by Joel Hinman and Cynthia Weiner, two wonderful writers and instructors who taught me how to create persona narrators, masks, for each of my narrators….And the poet/instructor Peter Krass provided invaluable feedback in my attempts to separate tone from mood…. The Studio’s weekly deadlines provided me with both structure and discipline in an encouraging, non-pretentious environment. And that last element was key. Even though I took my courses live in NYC, I found that the students, instructors, and administrators were extremely down-to-earth, plain personable.” – Jamez Chang, Writers Studio’s former student. Read the full interview in Counterexamplepoetics.com 

>> EXERCISES TURNED INTO PUBLICATIONS AND PUSHCART PRIZES: 

* Taymiya Zaman‘s short story “Thirst,” which received the Third Prize in Narrative Magazine‘s Fall 2012 Short Story Contest, will appear in the Pushcart Prize 2014 anthology. Taymiya is a student in the San Francisco Workshops, She wrote “Thirst” as an exercise in last summer’s beginning workshop and is a firm believer in the Writers Studio’s method. * Christina Frei’s “The Botanist” (which started as an exercise in Peter Krass’ class) has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her poem “Pierre” was accepted by the Canadian journal, Sterling. * Three poems by Jo Ann Baldinger were recently accepted for publication: “Mazurkas” (Monarch Review), “Swallows” (White Whale), and “Eve” (Burningword). All the poems began in Lisa Bellamy’s Online Advanced Poetry workshop. * Writer’s Studio alumnus, Karen Hildebrand, has a play, “The Old In and Out” running June 14, 15, 21 and 22 at Stage Left Studio in Manhattan. The play is based on her poetry, with some of the pieces started in Philip Schultz’s master class. For more info, click here. MORE SUCCESS STORIES FROM OUR STUDENTS.

>> NEW CLASSES BEGIN EVERY WEEK:

> ONLINE LEVEL I, taught by Anamyn Turowski, begins Wednesday, May 15 <wait list only>
> ONLINE LEVEL I, taught by Michele Herman, begins Monday, June 3
> ONLINE LEVEL I, taught by Rachael Nevins, begins Tuesday, June 4

> NYC LEVEL I, taught by Whitney Porter, begins Monday May 20
> NYC LEVEL I, taught by Elliot Satsky, begins Monday, May 20
> NYC LEVEL I, taught by Therese Eiben, begins Tuesday, May 28

> SAN FRANCISCO WORKSHOP (Financial District), taught by Lorraine Babb, begins June 18
> SAN FRANCISCO WORKSHOP (Rockridge), taught by Lela Scott MacNeil, begins June 12

> TUSCON WORKSHOP, taught by Lela Scott MacNeil begins June 18

> AMSTERDAM WORKSHOP, taught by Lynn Kolbe, begins May 22

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The University of Arizona Poetry Center- Classes & Workshops Reading & New on voca: Nathanial Mackey & Marilyn Crispell & Social Justice Poets

The University of Arizona Poetry Center- Classes & Workshops Reading & New on voca: Nathanial Mackey & Marilyn Crispell & Social Justice Poets

This Week at the Poetry Center Poetry Center Classes & Workshops Reading Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. The Poetry Center’s Classes & Workshops program is a year-round hive of learning, reading, writing, and creative accomplishments and breakthroughs. Our students work in many genres and media. Join us for an evening of readings by students and teachers who participated during the spring semester. Details | Events Calendar New on voca: Nathanial Mackey & Marilyn Crispell Newly available on voca, the Poetry Center’s online audio/video library: poet Nathaniel Mackey performs with jazz pianist Marilyn Crispell at the Pima Community College Center for the Arts on March 28, 2013. This performance was presented in collaboration with Chax Press and POG: Poetry In Action. Follow voca on Twitter @UAvoca and add some poetry to your day! Social Justice Poets Expect to be transported and challenged by this exhibit featuring poet activists Allen Ginsberg, Demetria Martínez, and many others. Curated by Erin Renee Wahl and the Progressive Librarians Guild of the University of Arizona’s School of Information Resources and Library Science, “Social Justice Poets” gathers poems, photographs, and original documents representing the deep relationship between poets, their poetry, and their causes. We invite you to be infused by the spirit of social justice poets. The exhibit is on view in the Poetry Center library through June 26. (Photo by Jessica Kelly Jenkins)

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Playwrights Foundation- TV for the Experimental Playwright with “Mad Men” Writer Jason Grote

Playwrights Foundation- TV for the Experimental Playwright with “Mad Men” Writer Jason Grote We are bringing two tremendous writers and teachers to SF for two truly unique classes.Writing for TV starts on Friday (only 2 spots left!), and Exploring the Dark Sideearly-bird discount ends on Saturday. Don’t miss out and register now! TV for the Experimental Playwright with “Mad Men” Writer Jason Grote Friday, May 10 – Monday, May 13 Only 2 Spots Left!  Combine your playwriting talents with the television writing skills of Jason Grote. Use this weekend workshop to gain an understanding of writing for TV and leave with a pilot of your very own! Class only $225; payment plans available Exploring the Dark Side with USC Writing Professor Prince Gomolvilas Saturday Mornings May 18 – June 8 Tackle taboo topics this summer without relying on the shock value. Prince Gomolvilas approaches difficult topics with authencity, helping you become comfortable with the dark side of playwriting. Early Bird only $175; ends on 5/11  Still not convinced that the NPI is for you? Check out this blog by Chinaka Hodge about her experience teaching her last NPI class (AKA “The Brick House”). You’ll see why hundreds of writers of all backgrounds and experience levels choose to help their writing by taking classes from the NPI. We hope to see you soon!

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THE WRITERS STUDIO- Writing Courses & Call for Submissions Scriblerus Press Essays & THESE HALCYON DAYS

THE WRITERS STUDIO- Writing Courses & Call for Submissions  Scriblerus Press Essays & See THESE HALCYON DAYS 
“Celebrating 26 years of helping writers reach their potential”

>> “A WRITER’S JOB IS TO IMAGINE EVERYTHING SO PERSONALLY that the fiction is as vivid as memories.” (John Irving)

>>TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $40 DISCOUNT OFF ANY LEVEL I OR INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP. Discount only valid for first time students and when registering for class (no credit given afterwards). Use referral code: 13pen20 when registering. The offer expires May 21, 2013. Classes begin next week and space is limited.
> ONLINE LEVEL I, taught by Anamyn Turowski, begins Wednesday, May 15 <2 spots remain>
> ONLINE LEVEL I, taught by Michele Herman, begins Monday, June 3
> NYC LEVEL I, taught by Whitney Porter, begins Monday May 20
> NYC LEVEL I, taught by Elliot Satsky, begins Monday, May 20
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES | TO REGISTER.

>> STUDENTS AND ALUMNI PUBLISH: 
* Maureen “Rini” McNulty‘s short piece, ”Cold,” will be included in the June edition of Isotropic Fiction (sold through Amazon). Rini is an Online Level III student and she began the exercise in Michelle Herman’s Level I class.
* Leslie Morris‘ “Fieldwork IV” will be in Hayden’s Ferry’s Review (issue 53) this fall, and her “Fieldwork II” will appear in the next issue of Border Crossing. Leslie Morris is a student in Online Advanced Poetry.
* Writers Studio’s alumn, Sean Miller, has a new book, Strung Together: The Cultural Currency of String Theory as a Scientific Imaginary now available from the University of Michigan Press.

>> CALL FOR SUBMISSION: Scriblerus Press, a small independent press in Portland, Oregon, is looking for creative essays on culture and the TV show, The Big Bang Theory.  Submission deadline: August 1, 2013.  http://scribleruspress.com

>> HEAR CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE READ AND DISCUSS HER NEW NOVELAMERICANAH at Symphony Spaces Thalia Book Club on Monday, May 20 (7:30 pm). Americanah, by the author of the critically acclaimed Half of a Yellow Sun and Purple Hibiscus, is a story of love and race centered around a young man and woman from Nigeria facing challenges in the countries they come to call home. More Info

>> SPECIAL OFFER: U.S. PREMIERE of the IRISH TIMES-NOMINATED BEST NEW PLAY (2012) THESE HALCYON DAYS by NYT Critic’s Pick playwright Deirdre Kinahan. Infused with wry humor and humanity, the play is a funny, touching, life-affirming play about facing our fears and bucking against despair, and features two of Ireland’s leading actors, Stephen Brennan and Anita Reeves. MAY 7-JUNE 2, 2013. Use code WritersStudio and get 2 tickets for the price of 1 ($35) on May 7-11 preview performances, and code FRIENDSOFIRISHARTSCENTER to receive the IAC member rate of $28 on May 12-June 2 shows, while supplies last. Tickets and More Information

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Ruminate Magazine- Janet B. McCabe Poetry Prize & Tell Us About Your Memories

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May 07, 2013 RUMINATE MAGAZINE chewing on life, faith, and art WWW.RUMINATEMAGAZINE.ORG 2013 Janet B. McCabe Poetry Prize Ruminate’s annual poetry prize closes this Friday, May 10th. Final judge Maurice Manning will select the winning poems. First place receives $1,500 and publication in our Fall Issue; second place will receive a $500 honorarium and publication in our Fall Issue. Entry fee is $18. Read the complete guidelines and enter your work here. Notes From You Each issue of Ruminate includes personal notes from our readers on a particular theme, ranging from grief and addiction to communion and humor. These notes are compiled and featured in the “Notes From You” section of the magazine. The deadline to submit your note is Friday May 10th. Notes should be 125 words or less. We will notify you if we decide to publish your note, and you’ll receive a free issue of Issue 28. The topic for this issue is remembering and recollection. Tell us about the memories you treasure and the ones you can’t shake. Tell us about who and what you remember or pay homage to or keep vigil for. Send us your note! Happy writing, The Ruminate Staff Need a graduation gift?Give a gift subscription to Ruminate, and they’ll be inspired all year long. Use the discount code “GradGift” during checkout and receive 15% off. Offer expires May 15th.  Subscribe or renew your subscription now! When you’re checking out, use coupon code “Newsletter27” and you’ll receive 10% off all your purchases, including extra goodies like our t-shirts, broadsides, and tote bags. Offer expires May 15th.  info@ruminatemagazine.org facebook.com/RuminateMagazine :: twitter.com/Ruminatemag

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