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Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Based on Gabriela Pereira's popular website and course, DIY MFA advocates "knowledge without the college" by providing tools and techniques for serious writers. It combines the three main elements of a traditional Masters in Fine Arts-writing, reading, and community-in one easy-to-access, portable book.
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In 1933, John Rice founded Black Mountain College in North Carolina as an experiment in making the arts central to learning. Though it operated for only twenty-four years, this pioneering school played a significant role in fostering avant-garde art, music, dance, and poetry, and an astonishing number of important artists taught or studied there. Among the instructors were Josef and Anni Albers, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, R. Buckminster Fuller,...
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Series
Publisher
John Murray Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Bullard offers practical advice for finding inspiration and your creative voice in order to write captivating children's books. She shows you the importance of tailoring your language and style to the age range of your intended audience, in order to engage young readers.
Author
Publisher
Avid Reader Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"For half a century, writers at every stage of their careers have turned to the literary nonprofit organization Poets & Writers and its award-winning magazine for resources to foster their professional development, from writing prompts and tips on technique to informative interviews with published authors, literary agents, and editors. But never before has Poets & Writers marshaled its fifty years' worth of knowledge to create an authoritative guide...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Information professionals and educators can help patrons find their own stories in libraries--not only as readers, but also as writers. Stories, whether fiction, nonfiction, or verse, often have research behind them, and libraries and archives constitute powerful resources that authors can tap into for adding historical background, telling details, dramatic tension, and unexpected ideas. Grounded in useful collections and information resources, libraries...
Series
Publisher
Coffee House Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Creativity, like information, is free to everyone who steps into a library. The Artist's Library offers the idea that an artist is any person who uses creative tools to make new things, and the guidance and resources to make libraries of all sizes and shapes come alive as spaces for art-making and cultural engagement. Case studies included in the book range from the crafty (pop-up books) to the community-minded (library galleries) to documentary...
Publisher
Moffat Library of Washingtonville
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"In the winter of 2017, the Moffat Library held a Writing Contest for children and teens in anticipation of the reopening of the historic of library building in Washingtonville. The intention of the contest was to encourage our community's youth to express what the library means to them, and to explore their own creative talents. To our delight, these young authors produced a variety of essays, poems, and original short stories. In recognition of...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"No one needs an advanced degree in creative writing to reap the rewards of poetry. This invitation to creatives from all backgrounds puts poetry back into the hands of the people - not because they are aspiring to become the poet laureate of the United States - but because poetry is one of the great pleasures in life. Writing the Life Poetic helps anyone build skills and confidence in their poetic voice. While key craft issues are addressed, the...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books/Beyond Words
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever painted a mural with your neighbors to renew your community? Sang a song to uplift your mood? Danced with your children to bring the family together? Each of these acts has the power to heal your body and your community. Through art projects--including visual arts, dance, writing, and music--along with spiritual practices and guided imagery, Healing with the Arts gives readers the tools to heal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual...
Author
Publisher
Hatchett Go
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Uncover the healing power of your story, express your authentic voice, and find connection with this positive holistic guide to writing and creativity. Lisa Weinert's work is based on the premise that we hold our stories in our bodies. The extent that we learn how to release them affects how we perceive and approach our lives - but what if we don't have the tools to understand our narrative outside of what's been told to us? What if we don't have...
Author
Publisher
Allworth Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, using their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The third edition features a chapter on social media and...
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"As the world's preeminent creative writing program, the Iowa Writers' Workshop has produced an astonishing number of distinguished writers and poets since its establishment in 1936. Its alumni and faculty include twenty-eight Pulitzer Prize winners, six U.S. poet laureates, and numerous National Book Award winners. This volume follows the program from its rise to prominence in the early 1940s under director Paul Engle, who promoted the "workshop"...
Publisher
Just World Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Gaza Writes Back is a collection of short stories from fifteen young writers in Gaza, members of a generation that has suffered immensely under Israel's siege and blockade. Their experiences, especially during and following Israel's 2008-2009 offensive known as "Operation Cast Lead", have fundamentally impacted their lives and their writing. Indeed, many of these writers saw the war as a catalyst for their writing, as they sought an outlet and a voice...
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Publisher
Salem Press, a division of EBSCO Information Services, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Designed specifically for those who want to work for themselves, this volume dives deep into the many ways that individuals can translate doing what they love into a business. There are many business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurship, including real estate, creative arts, manufacturing, personal care services, retail, fashion, finance and so much more. This volume also highlights some critical aspects of entrepreneurship, from writing business...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The machines are here. After decades of sci-fi doomsaying and marketing hype, advanced A.I. and automation technologies have leapt out of research labs and Silicon Valley engineering departments and into the center of our lives. Robots once primarily threatened blue-collar manufacturing jobs, but today's machines are being trained to do the work of lawyers, doctors, investment bankers, and other white-collar jobs previously considered safe from automation's...