Writer's Workshop and Retreat opportunity

"Write-by-the-Lake" 

A Writer's Workshop and Retreat 

sponsored by the Continuing Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin

This sounds like a great opportunity for writers! June 18-22 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm every day, writers can participate in one of the following courses:

Fiction
A World of Wonder: How Fairy Tales Can Invigorate Our Vision and Our Writing (Tim Storm)
Five Days to Your First Novel (Christopher Mohar)
Writing Rhyming Picture Books: A Logical Approach to Sweet Stories, Silly Verse, and Soothing Lullabies (JoAnn Early Macken)
The Bestselling Edge ... Tactics and Techniques for Writing a WOW! Novel (Kathy Steffen
Fiction in a Flash - The Art of the Very Short Story (Angela Rydell)


Fiction and Nonfiction
Reboot Your Writing: Lifting Your Project to High Concept Status (Laurie Scheer)

Fiction, Plays, Screenplays
Stage, Screen, or Story: Creating Characters That Write it for You (Gail Sterkel)

Master Class in Fiction

Creative Nonfiction
Anthologies and the Nonfiction Writer / How to get Essays Published (Amy Lou Jenkins)

Poetry
Nuts, Bolts, and Jackhammers: A Craft Workshop for Poets (Marilyn Taylor)

For more information, visit their website 

Upcoming event: Advancing Authentically

The Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) is hosting a free Woman in Leadership webinar series for Ball State and Muncie Community members. The next event is Wednesday, April 18th, 1PM at the Innovation Connector at the intersection of Jackson St. and White River Blvd. (www.innovationconnector.org for directions). Plan an hour for the event. This is not an at your desk event, you must join us in person.

The title of this webinar is Advancing Authentically. Is it possible to build a successful career without becoming someone you don't like? In this webinar, we will discuss how to advance your career while remaining true to yourself and your values, along with ways to stand out and be recognized for your unique skills and strengths.

Guest Speaker: Katherine Durham, CMO, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Standard Insurance Company. Feel free to bring your lunch. There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP to Kirsten Smith at kirstensmith@bsu.edu as space is limited. Men are welcome too.

Art Retreat with Ann Johnson

ART RETREAT!
with Ann Johnson
at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Thursdays, April 12-May 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $50 per session (includes luncheon)

Come find your inner Rembrandt or Picasso--maybe an O'Keefe or Van Gogh is waiting! In this series, you will discuss and evaluate art; understand what a piece of art is all about, what it means and why it was made. Unique opportunity to explore Ann Johnson's WORLD OF ART, see your hidden talents come alive, join others for a delicious luncheon and stimulating dialogue. You will also have the opportunity to paint.

Note: Ann Johnson is founder of F. B. fogg and the above photo is one of her products.

State Day

The Muncie Branch of NLAPW will be hosting "State Day" this year. There are currently only 2 branches of NLAPW in our state of Indiana, and we take turns hosting this special event when we joint are members together for a special activity. We hold State Day only every two years, so this is indeed a very special occasion. We hope you will join us on JUNE 8, 2012, at the E.B. Ball House for this event. 


The program is still in the planning stages, but we will have a presentation by Cathy Day, author of The Circus in Winter, 

and interactive music led by Laurie Lunsford. 

2012 Biennial Celebration!

2012 Biennial Convention “Branching Out”

April 19-22, 2012, Washington, D.C.

Be sure to register soon! Here's the link:

Pen Women Biennial Convention

CELEBRATING LIFE: CREATIVE JOURNALING       

Oct. 18, 19, 20, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Sandi Baron                                                  Cost: $50

Learn how to quickly assemble life lessons, family stories, and document your truths in a creative journal.  Pass this down to your family to keep those family stories alive.

No time to write a lengthy memoir?  Try Sandi Baron's artful way of recording your favorite stories. You will use colored papers, photos, writing, stamps and even pictures from magazines.  You will like this speedy way to record your personal stories.

Classes will include directions, ideas, journal prompts, and art supplies.  Bring a few favorite photos (copies would be best).  From these photos, you will write the story you would like to pass down to future generations.  Bring your most loved writing pen, and it will dance across your pages recording treasured memories.

About the Instructor:

Sandi Baron’s passion is working with people and coaching them to better understand their giftedness, talents, and interests. Part of that awareness is grounded in creativity. Discovering who you are through creative outlets brings new understanding of self-worth, God’s purpose for our lives, and how to reflect on the past to grow in the future. She enjoys her role as writing and creative coach by laughing, being free, and having fun. Participants leave with a light heart as well as confidence in writing, recording, and creating.

She is currently a retreat leader sharing her writing and creative skills with others, and writes a blog (Sandi’s Impressions) which shares life lessons from everyday life. Sandi taught English and Speech for thirty-three years in local high schools.  She has a B.A. and M.A. from Ball State University, serves on the committee for the Midwest Writers Workshop, and is a member of National League of American Pen Women and Muncie Art Guild. She continues to be a freelance writer and an oil painter. Creativity is her life and passion, and she shares it with contagious exuberance. Lee Baron

Sandi's Impressions

http://sandisimpressions.blogspot.com

Calligraphy Class!

9/29 - 11/3 @ E.B. Ball Center

Thursday nights  7p - 9p

$75 call Nancy @ 285-8975 to sign up

Submitted by Muncie Branch NLAPW member Paula Sullivan, instructor of this session