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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesday with founder\, Ana McCracken
DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken for Open Write Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at 612 Fifth Street. \nWHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE?\n\nWe join togethor\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \n \nClick here to register for Open Writes. \nTo learn about Ana\, click here.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday-with-founder-ana-mccracken-3/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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SUMMARY:Where We Live & My Ántonia—Connecting People and Place
DESCRIPTION:This program is for OLLI-ISU members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Rachel Olsen and Ana McCracken\nWednesday\, Oct. 30\, 2024 3 – 4:30 p.m. CT Online with Zoom \n\n\n\nFew books pack as much genuine life into their pages as the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, My Ántonia—the classic novel of the American immigrant experience that pairs a sense of place with a compassionate and gripping narrative. Following a lecture\, Rachel Olsen will lead the audience in conversation to discuss how community and place shape lives. Participants are not required to read My Án- tonia. This lecture is part of the Cather Sesquicentennial year celebrating Cather’s 150th year. \nRachel Olsen is the Director of Education and Engagement at the National Willa Cather Center located in Red Cloud\, Nebraska. Olsen has a master’s degree in English from Kansas State University with a certificate in Women’s Studies and was a full-time faculty member and writing center director at Oklahoma City Community College before moving to Red Cloud. \nAna McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, received her MFA in Creative Writing from Iowa State University. Her writing and poetry are published in literary journals and anthologies. A certified Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator\, she serves on Litquake’s advisory board and the Willa Cather Foundation board of governors.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/where-we-live-my-antonia-connecting-people-and-place/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Writing Circle Mondays | John Stoddard Cancer Center
DESCRIPTION:Each session participants create a safe space\, and then write together for timed intervals to writing prompts. Writing prompts inspire stories from participants’ lives. After each timed-writing session\, participants will have the opportunity to read their stories to the group\, which is healing on many levels. Writing Circle Monday sessions are sponsored by Stoddard Cancer Center as part of the Charlie Cutler Healing and Wellness Program and inspired by the Amherst Writers & Artist method\, which believes that everyone is a writer. \nCancer patients and survivors are welcome to sign up for one to eight sessions. Registration is required\, as each session will cap at 10 writers. For questions or to register\, call (515) 241-8505 or email Gina Mandernach at Unity Point at gina.mandernach@unitypoint.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/writing-circle-mondays-john-stoddard-cancer-center-8/
CATEGORIES:Cancer Writing Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T163000
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SUMMARY:OLLI-ISU | Mining Your Journals For Story Gems
DESCRIPTION:Mining Your Journals for Story Gems \nInstructor: Ana McCracken\nFour weeks: Monday\, Jan. 22 – Feb. 12\, 2024 Cost: $55.00 2 – 4:30 p.m. CT \nREGISTER ONLINE Class limit 9\n$55 for OLLI members only \nDo you have volumes of journals piled away in boxes in your closet—a goldmine waiting to be excavated? Maybe there’s a book in there somewhere. Maybe just\na collection of stories. We will visit our journals weekly\, select a story\, type it up\, and read it in class for positive feedback and encouragement to dig deeper into our past that has informed our future. We will discuss avenues for publication or simple ways to create a collection of stories. \nAna McCracken received her B.S. and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University. McCracken’s writing and poetry can be found in refereed literary publications and anthologies. She is a certified Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator. A former board of director member for the Litquake Literary Festival in San Francisco\, she was recently elected to the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors. She founded the Ames Writers Collective in 2021.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/olli-isu-mining-your-journals-for-story-gems-4/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:OLLI-ISU | Mining Your Journals For Story Gems
DESCRIPTION:Mining Your Journals for Story Gems \nInstructor: Ana McCracken\nFour weeks: Monday\, Jan. 22 – Feb. 12\, 2024 Cost: $55.00 2 – 4:30 p.m. CT \nREGISTER ONLINE Class limit 9\n$55 for OLLI members only \nDo you have volumes of journals piled away in boxes in your closet—a goldmine waiting to be excavated? Maybe there’s a book in there somewhere. Maybe just\na collection of stories. We will visit our journals weekly\, select a story\, type it up\, and read it in class for positive feedback and encouragement to dig deeper into our past that has informed our future. We will discuss avenues for publication or simple ways to create a collection of stories. \nAna McCracken received her B.S. and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University. McCracken’s writing and poetry can be found in refereed literary publications and anthologies. She is a certified Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator. A former board of director member for the Litquake Literary Festival in San Francisco\, she was recently elected to the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors. She founded the Ames Writers Collective in 2021.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/olli-isu-mining-your-journals-for-story-gems-3/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:OLLI-ISU | Mining Your Journals For Story Gems
DESCRIPTION:Mining Your Journals for Story Gems \nInstructor: Ana McCracken\nFour weeks: Monday\, Jan. 22 – Feb. 12\, 2024 Cost: $55.00 2 – 4:30 p.m. CT \nREGISTER ONLINE Class limit 9\n$55 for OLLI members only \nDo you have volumes of journals piled away in boxes in your closet—a goldmine waiting to be excavated? Maybe there’s a book in there somewhere. Maybe just\na collection of stories. We will visit our journals weekly\, select a story\, type it up\, and read it in class for positive feedback and encouragement to dig deeper into our past that has informed our future. We will discuss avenues for publication or simple ways to create a collection of stories. \nAna McCracken received her B.S. and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University. McCracken’s writing and poetry can be found in refereed literary publications and anthologies. She is a certified Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator. A former board of director member for the Litquake Literary Festival in San Francisco\, she was recently elected to the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors. She founded the Ames Writers Collective in 2021.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/olli-isu-mining-your-journals-for-story-gems-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
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SUMMARY:OLLI-ISU | Mining Your Journals For Story Gems
DESCRIPTION:Mining Your Journals for Story Gems \nInstructor: Ana McCracken\nFour weeks: Monday\, Jan. 22 – Feb. 12\, 2024 Cost: $55.00 2 – 4:30 p.m. CT \nREGISTER ONLINE Class limit 9\n$55 for OLLI members only \nDo you have volumes of journals piled away in boxes in your closet—a goldmine waiting to be excavated? Maybe there’s a book in there somewhere. Maybe just\na collection of stories. We will visit our journals weekly\, select a story\, type it up\, and read it in class for positive feedback and encouragement to dig deeper into our past that has informed our future. We will discuss avenues for publication or simple ways to create a collection of stories. \nAna McCracken received her B.S. and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University. McCracken’s writing and poetry can be found in refereed literary publications and anthologies. She is a certified Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator. A former board of director member for the Litquake Literary Festival in San Francisco\, she was recently elected to the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors. She founded the Ames Writers Collective in 2021.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/olli-isu-mining-your-journals-for-story-gems/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T193000
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SUMMARY:John Stoddard Cancer Center | Writing Through Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Writing Circle Mondays are open to cancer patients and cancer survivors who have completed treatments and who are served by the John Stoddard Cancer Center. \nEach evening during this 8-week session\, a safe space is created to write and respond to each other’s writing. Stories and/or poems are inspired by writing prompts. Sharing stories with the group is healing on many levels. \n\n\n\n\n“I’ve come to regard Writing Through Cancer writing circles as an integral part of my cancer treatment. As much as I appreciate the efforts of my medical team and support from family and friends\, I still feel an “aloneness” in this journey. Writing Through Cancer writing circles has proved a convenient opportunity to air my worries\, concerns\, hopes and fears that only another cancer patient can truly fathom. It is a safe space to share insights\, tears\, and laughter.” – NJ \nThese writing sessions are held on Zoom to enable individuals to write from the comfort of their home. A reminder and Zoom link will be sent prior to each session. \nWe will meet on:\nOct 9\, 23\, & 30. Nov 13\, 20\, & 27. Dec 11 & 18. \nThis program is sponsored by John Stoddard Cancer Center as part of the Charlie Cutler Healing and Wellness Program
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/john-stoddard-cancer-center-writing-through-cancer/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cancer Writing Circles
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T170000
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071549Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesdays/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T170000
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesdays/2023-04-25/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T071408Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230328T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071549Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesdays/2023-03-28/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T071408Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday/2023-03-14/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T071549Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesdays/2023-02-28/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230214T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T071408Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday/2023-02-14/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071549Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesdays/2023-01-24/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T032628
CREATED:20230407T071330Z
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SUMMARY:Open Write Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:What are Open Writes? \nJoin Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month on Zoom. We will sign on at 3 PM CT\, have a brief check in\, and then write together in community uninterrupted for 90 minutes. At the end of our session\, we will regroup and share our writing success. \nWhat to write during an Open Write? Start writing a new story. Edit a draft manuscript. Suggest a writing prompt to the group. Write a query letter. The writing possibilities are endless. Writing in community creates synergy\, and open writes provide structure for deadlines. \nOpen Writes are free and sponsored by the Ames Writers Collective. To receive the Zoom link\, email ana@ameswriterscollective.org.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/open-write-tuesday/2023-01-10/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Write
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SUMMARY:In 650 Words—The College Essay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“In 650 words\, tell us who you are beyond test scores\, transcripts\, lists of activities\, recommendations…” How hard could it be to capture a sense of self on the page in a college essay? Turns out\, it can be challenging. \nThe blank screen.\nThe word limit.\nThe pressure to impress.\nThe looming deadline. \nThe way to tackle the college essay is to simply begin\, and this workshop will provide a starting point to make the writing task less daunting. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn strategies for framing college essays\, brainstorm potential topics\, read successful examples and take away tips on how to capture your voice on the page. While the task at hand may be college essay writing\, you will see the ways writing can be a useful means of self-reflection. \nClass structure: One hour for curriculum\, and 30-minutes for writing and questions. \nOffered online on Zoom: (A link will be sent with your registration confirmation)\nTuesday\, September 27—7 to 8:30 PM\nSaturday\, October 1—10 to 11:30 AM \nCost:\n$15 per student. (Need-based scholarships are available. Please inquire.) \nYour instructor: Karen Downing taught Language Arts and Gifted and Talented courses at Valley High School in West Des Moines for 34 years. She has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Iowa. She is a Special Projects Coordinator for the Des Moines nonprofit\, CultureALL.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/in-650-words-the-college-essay-workshop-3/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:In 650 Words—The College Essay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“In 650 words\, tell us who you are beyond test scores\, transcripts\, lists of activities\, recommendations…” How hard could it be to capture a sense of self on the page in a college essay? Turns out\, it can be challenging. \nThe blank screen.\nThe word limit.\nThe pressure to impress.\nThe looming deadline. \nThe way to tackle the college essay is to simply begin\, and this workshop will provide a starting point to make the writing task less daunting. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn strategies for framing college essays\, brainstorm potential topics\, read successful examples and take away tips on how to capture your voice on the page. While the task at hand may be college essay writing\, you will see the ways writing can be a useful means of self-reflection. \nClass structure: One hour for curriculum\, and 30-minutes for writing and questions. \nOffered online on Zoom: (A link will be sent with your registration confirmation)\nTuesday\, September 27—7 to 8:30 PM\nSaturday\, October 1—10 to 11:30 AM \nCost:\n$15 per student. (Need-based scholarships are available. Please inquire.) \nYour instructor: Karen Downing taught Language Arts and Gifted and Talented courses at Valley High School in West Des Moines for 34 years. She has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Iowa. She is a Special Projects Coordinator for the Des Moines nonprofit\, CultureALL.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/in-650-words-the-college-essay-workshop-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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