February events at WriterHouse

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Elizabeth McCullough

Coming to WriterHouse: Thursday, February 3, 7pm Is it Magic or Magical Realism? The Supernatural in Literary Fiction Joseph Skibell, author of A CURABLE ROMANTIC and A BLESSING ON THE MOON, two novels with major supernatural components, will talk about populating fiction with angels and dybbuks. Free and open to the public. —————————————————- 4 Saturdays, [...]

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Coming events at WriterHouse

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Elizabeth McCullough

Coming soon to WriterHouse: SEMINAR: WRITING FOR THE EDUCATION MARKET, SATURDAY, JAN 22 FROM 9AM-1PM Are you a teacher or do you have experience with some aspect of education such as curriculum development, technical support, administration, counseling, sports, or building management? Magazines such as School Administrator and Media & Methods need articles from practitioners like [...]

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WriterHouse ends 2010 on a high note

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

From WriterHouse: Farewell to 2010 (Almost) 2010 has been an amazing year for WriterHouse, thanks to our nearly 180 members and dozens of volunteers. Over the past year, with no paid staff and a bare-bones budget, we: Held 30 public and member events, including book launches, readings, literary salons, panel discussions, and celebrations of all [...]

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November events at WriterHouse

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

This month at WriterHouse: Tonight, Thursday, November 4, 7:00pm, join Kristin Swenson, author of Bible Babel for “Babbling about the Bible and Other Sensitive Topics,” an exploration of the challenges and possibilities of writing sensibly about topics that get people all worked up. How can you address in a fresh and engaging way something that [...]

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Exciting fall events at WriterHouse

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

Coming to WriterHouse: Next Thursday, October 14: Poetry and War Jehanne Dubrow will read from and discuss her latest book of poetry, “Stateside,” which takes as its subject her husband’s deployment to Iraq. Jehanne Dubrow is married to an officer in the U.S. Navy and currently lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where she is [...]

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WriterHouse Fall Open House this Sunday, September 12

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

From WriterHouse: This Sunday, September 12, from 3-5pm, come by and meet the instructors for the fall class session. You’ll have a chance to ask questions about classes, talk to other writers, see the WriterHouse space, and register for door prizes! From beginner to published author, WriterHouse has something for everyone. Classes include: Fiction and [...]

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Upcoming Virginia Arts of the Book Center events

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

Three big announcements: Member Meeting, Saturday, Sept 11 – 1-2 PM at the new VABC location (under the Art Box) Please join us for a look at the new space and a review of member benefits and expectations. Experienced and prospective members encouraged! (Renew dues!) The new location, downstairs within the Creative Framing/Art Box (2125 [...]

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James River Writers Conference: Early Bird registration is ending

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

Re-posting here an email I received from James River Writers about this year’s conference. Will I see you there? Early Bird Registration for Conference 2010 ends at 11:59pm on August 31 Pitch NYC agents and editors. Improve your craft. Meet fellow writers. Register online today to save on registration fees, or postmark your registration by [...]

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A Tale to Tell at WriterHouse: a class for rising 5th and 6th graders

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

A Tale to Tell: Fantasy Writing for Rising Fifth and Sixth Graders Instructor: Carey Morton Cost: $125 (Scholarships are available for low-income students) 5 afternoons, Monday-Friday, June 21-25 | 1:30-3:00 p.m. WriterHouse, 508 Dale Ave, behind the Preston Avenue Bodo’s Calling all friends of mythic heroes, time-travel, shape-shifting, and various magical beasties. Spin words into [...]

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Summer volunteer opportunity: StoryLine 2010

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

Email Leslie at Leslie Channel [outreach@charlottesvillearts.org] for more info: Piedmont Council of the Arts (PCA) is collaborating with The Bridge PAI, Charlottesville Parks & Recreation, the Charlottesville Community Design Center for StoryLine 2010, a hands-on project for kids (4th-6th grade) in the Parks & Rec summer camp.  The StoryLine Project involves collaborative mural design, storytelling, [...]

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Invitation to the launch of 3 new books by Tim Lewis June 2

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

I want to share with you an announcement I received from local author Tim Lewis: I would like to invite you and any of your site visitors to attend the launch of, not one, not two, but three of my latest books. The event will be held on the evening of  Wednesday 2nd June from [...]

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Writing course for fifth and sixth graders this summer at WriterHouse

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

About this time of year, we at CvilleWords start getting requests for ideas for children’s writing classes in the Charlottesville area. I’ve got a great one to tell you about this summer — A Tale to Tell: Fantasy Writing for Rising Fifth and Sixth Graders. The class will be held at WriterHouse Monday through Friday [...]

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New workshops from VABC

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

New workshops, contest, and project from the Virginia Arts of the Book Center: It’s a great time to sign up for two letterpress workshops. Each class accommodates beginning or experienced printers, but the second requires some computer design or scanning awareness to make a file for photopolymer. (Designers or dabblers, go for it!) Also below: [...]

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Still time to register for first ever BIO conference May 15

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

Coming up fast, and just a pleasant train ride away: The first Compleat Biographer Conference will be held on May 15, 2010 at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The conference, run by the Biographers International Organization (BIO), will focus on the practical aspects of the craft and art of biography. It also aims to create [...]

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Things to do this weekend at WriterHouse

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Elizabeth McCullough

From the WriterHouse announcement list: 1. Spaces are still available in our Saturday Seminar, “Happily Ever After: Writing Romance Novels for Love and Profit,”  taught by Leeyanne Moore this Saturday, April 17, from 9am-1pm. By the end of the session you’ll be ready for your next step, whether it’s churning out pages or submitting your [...]

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