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I dare to ask: Who Are You?

On January 15, 3rd Ward will be offering a brand-new writing workshop called Who Are You?

I created this 3-hour session for the busy entrepreneurs, creative freelancers and motivated individuals who need to answer this question, in writing–in “About Me” statements, mission statements, biographies and statements of purpose.

Who are you? Sign up and see what you find out…

 

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Boot Camp: 3rd Ward! November 17

I’ve been asked to help out at 3rd Ward’s Professional Boot Camp on November 17. Looks like fun! For me, anyway–everyone else will be hard at work, polishing  & editing their résumés until they shine. See you tomorrow.

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Fall news

Here’s a little news for the early Fall.

1-Learn to Love Your Artist Statement has affectionately been called “artist therapy” by one of my students. My goal with this workshop has been to help artists who are traditionally hostile or uncomfortable with writing about their work to discover the original viewpoint or ambition present in what they create, and to learn to articulate what is unique about what they are trying to accomplish with all those hours they spend in their studios.

Here’s how one student took the time to describe his experience of the workshop:

“I’d…like thank you for teaching a skill that…at first glance appears both confusing and dubious. Without resources like your class to make them understandable and accessible, the mechanisms of art (beyond its initial creation) often appear opaque and impenetrable to those who have not chosen to make it their profession but would like to participate in it.”

2-In Write a Press Release, Publicize Your Event, we cover the basics of press-release writing, students write a release for their own project/event, and we spend the remaining time talking about how to build press lists and find opportunities for media coverage of independent events. By the end of the 3-hour workshop, students will have a press release and a list of local contacts.

3-In Your Own Words is more like a consulting session than a class. This small, unstructured workshop allows students to bring in whatever professional-writing project needs extra help–such as polishing a résumé, finalizing a business proposal or editing a business plan. Students work one-on-one or get feedback from others; each workshop is customized to meet students’ individual writing goals.

  • WRITING: I’m working on interviews with two authors that you’ll see online in the next few weeks at two publications I respect, read and admire. And that’s all I’m going to say.
  • 100 DAYS AND…: YES, I am still working on the 100 Days project! I am learning so much more and less than I expected to learn about myself as a writer. On Day 100, October 8, 2012, I will have written 100 first-draft essays of least 1,000 words each, on 100 consecutive days. But I’ve never written just 1,000 words, so that’s well over 100,000 words for the summer. I’ll definitely write something about the whole experience…but not until after I take a much-needed quick escape from New York. After that, I, um, may or may not start curating a new series of events. You’re welcome to prod me or pitch me about that, if you read this far…
  • THE BOOK: I have an outline for my book. Finally. So expect my hermit ways to continue throughout the fall, though I’m hoping to do a few readings to balance out my newfound introversion.

That’s all I have for now, please spread the word about my workshops (see 3rdward.com for details and to sign up), and thank you for your support!

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Love Letter to Brooklyn

I love Brooklyn. My first year here has been more inspiring than I ever imagined. Last Saturday, I participated in my first group art exhibition. Watching people reading my work as it hangs on a wall is unforgettable. When I heard last November about the theme,  “Love Letter to Brooklyn,” I started writing a poem. I thought it was finished by Christmas, but something wasn’t working. The night before I had to have it printed, I gave up and started something new. Sometimes that’s when the muses show up, and as soon as I wrote two new lines on my wall (I write on giant Post-Its), the poem started rewriting itself and rewriting itself, until it became the visual story that is hanging up now (through Valentine’s Day). 

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Here’s the press release. Please check it out if you have a chance. 

King’s County Bar proudly presents “Love Letter to Brooklyn”, a group art exhibition.
 As Valentine’s Day draws near, we thought it would be fun to put together an art show which gives love not to our significant other, but to Brooklyn itself! NYC-based artists will have a chance to show everyone why they love Brooklynso much. As always there will be cheap drinks and great music to go along with the incredible artwork! You don’t want to miss this fun evening of art and excitement as we celebrate the awesomeness that is Brooklyn! 

Participating artists include: Jeff Faerber, Alicia Papanek, Edgartista, Andrew Smenos, Robert Servo, Liuba, Jess Ruliffson, Marissa Olney, Leslie Kenney, Carla Cubit, Steve Sandler and Robin Grearson

  
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New website, new story, new art show!

Please bear with me as the website undergoes a little refreshing. However, tonight, January 22, 2011! (and also through Valentine’s Day), my new story, “Blind Date, Brooklyn,” will be hanging in a group show called “Love Letter to Brooklyn,” at King’s County bar, 286 Seigel St., in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Come check out my story as well as the work of the talented artists who are showing their work! 

Click for Facebook event info.  

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