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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS : Writing Events, Writing Classes, Writing Workshops
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• Earn Money with a Glamourous Career Writing Sitcoms
10 Nov 2009 at 11:21am
If you're funny and you're a writer, consider learning sitcom writing, where starting salaries are in the six figures and you can buy a car with what they'll pay you to write one script.
Learn from a veteran TV comedy writer how to write professional sitcom scripts and how to break into show business. In this six-week online course, you'll discover the artistic and technical considerations that go into making a great sitcom script. You'll master the art of creating concise, sparkling dialogue and telling your story completely through jokes. You'll get easy-to-follo... ( cont'd )
• Developing, Writing and Producing for Film and Television (Stage 33 Chicago)
8 Nov 2009 at 8:21pm
Dec 6th 10am – 1pm
Spend 3 hours with veteran LA writer/producers Paige Bernhardt and Nancylee Myatt. These two have taught television writing and acting at the US Performing Arts Camps, UCLA and Pepperdine University. They bring their information and skills to Chicago to give writers, producers and directors tips for developing, writing and producing for film and television.
Topics include but are not limited to:
* Treatments: How long they should be, format suggestions, and details.
* Spec Scripts: Current trends, what’s being read, and how to get yours read.
*... ( cont'd )
• Auditioning for Film and Television Workshop (Stage 33 Chicago )
7 Nov 2009 at 4:49pm
Dec 5th - Morning session 10am -1pm / Afternoon session 2pm – 5pm
Spend three hours with veteran LA actor/producer Maeve Quinlan and LA writers/producers Paige Bernhardt and Nancylee Myatt. These three have taught television writing and acting at the US Performing Arts Camps, UCLA and Pepperdine University, and now they bring their information and skills to Chicago to give actors tips for auditioning for film and television. With a camera and audition scenes on hand at the workshop, you’ll get immediate feedback on your performance. The cost of the Workshop is $50 for... ( cont'd )
• "The Pillowman" @ The Redtwist Theatre (Chicago)
4 Nov 2009 at 8:21am
PRESS RELEASE
Redtwist announces the opening of
The Pillowman
By Martin McDonagh
Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 4pm and continues through December 27, 2009.
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Please visit: www.redtwist.org
A spellbinding drama with pitch dark humor about a writer accused of perpetrating the very acts depicted in his murderous stories. The Pillowman is a vicious whirlpool of dazzling storytelling at the hysterical edge of creepy and encroaching, despair and doom.
• Write Fiction Like a Pro (Online)
20 Oct 2009 at 7:27am
In this online course, a Hollywood writer and author teaches you how professional writers use story outlines to structure any type of story.
Piedmont Community College, through Education To Go is offering “Write Fiction Like a Pro” as an online course. Courses begin every month and last for 6 weeks. A new session will be starting soon. Below,is a short description.
Write Fiction Like a Pro
Do you have an idea for a novel or short story burning in your mind, but can't seem to get it on paper? This is a common experience for anyone who tries to write fiction using cr... ( cont'd )
• Dynamic Newsletter Writing (Community Media Workshop)
5 Oct 2009 at 9:44am
Does your newsletter have your readers snoring? Give your newsletter a jolt in this crash-course and learn to produce an attractive, effective newsletter that captivate your readers. Join award-winning newsletter writer Patrice Touhy and learn eight essential elements for effective newsletters
Learn the right questions to ask as you plan or revise your organization's newsletter.
Register Today!
Trainer Patrice Touhy
http://bit.ly/z7tYE
Got questions about this training? Call 312-369-6400
Scholarships Available to individuals from nonprofit organizations ... ( cont'd )
• Technical Writing Course (Online)
21 Sep 2009 at 10:27am
Technical writing is essential for people who work with systems and products or need to know how they function. If you are a professional technical writer or are considering such a career, then this online course is for you. Through online readings, discussions and activities, you will plan a project, develop a writing sample and create an action plan for continuing to develop as a technical writer. You can log on to the course Web site when it fits your schedule to work on assignments and interact with the instructor and classmates.
Registration Information
Co... ( cont'd )
• An S Factor Event Exclusively for Women Touched by Breast Cancer (S Factor Chicago)
11 Sep 2009 at 8:34am
WHAT: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sheila Kelley S Factor™ celebrates the women who have been touched by breast cancer.
S Factor would like to invite you and a friend to enjoy an evening of fun, fitness, and empowerment with a free S Factor intro class specifically tailored to honor your journey, the obstacles you have overcome and the strength you have gained.
The class will focus on healing body and spirit and regaining a sense of confidence, empowerment and womanhood.
Treat yourself to a truly transforming experience!
WHEN: 6-8 p.m., Th... ( cont'd )
• HEBREW LESSONS *ALL AGES AND LEVELS* (NW SUBURBS)
14 Nov 2009 at 6:39am
Hebrew language lessons are given a skilled, experienced, patient tutor.
All levels.
Comprehension
Conversation
Reading
Writing
All lessons are tailored to fit the individual interests.
Quality lessons, competitive rates.
If interested please reply by email and provide a contact telephone number.
• FREE creative writing workshop (Evanston Public Library)
12 Nov 2009 at 4:40pm
Want to share your love of food through writing? Want to kick-start a writing habit for the New Year? Want to meet other writers in the community? Sign up for Fodder: Explorations in Food Writing, a FREE 8-week writing workshop associated with NU’s MA/MFA in Creative Writing program, hosted by the Evanston Public Library. For more info and to register, visit http://sites.google.com/site/fodderwritingclass/
• LADIES: LEARN HOW TO CREATE AN INTENSE ATTRACTION WITH THE MAN U WANT (Chicago)
12 Nov 2009 at 4:36pm
Chicago, this is some of the best advice on men you'll
ever read. Wouldn't it feel great to find that perfect guy for
you? Christian gives you the tools to do exactly that. Read his
"mini lesson" below.
Dating Advice For Women
Creating “Intense Attraction”
With A Man
I'd like to tell you a story...
It's a story that you might find strangely familiar.
Don't be alarmed.
Once upon a time, there was a woman who was very
attracted to a particular man.
At first, he was just ano... ( cont'd )
• QUALITY HEBREW LESSONS BY A NATIVE ISRAELI!
12 Nov 2009 at 6:15am
Hebrew language lessons are given a skilled, experienced, patient tutor.
All levels.
Comprehension
Conversation
Reading
Writing
All lessons are tailored to fit the individual interests.
Quality lessons, competitive rates.
If interested please reply by email and provide a contact telephone number.
• ****GUYS: LEARN EXACTLY HOW TO GET THE GIRL YOU WANT>>STEP BY STEP**** (Chicago)
11 Nov 2009 at 7:32pm
Whats up, Chicago. Here is your chance. If you've never
really been able to get the girl you wanted and always
had to kind of "settle", it can all end today. Look over
David's post below. This should really open your eyes to
what DOESN'T attract women. Almost every guy does this
stuff. So, to become a man women want, immediately stop doing
the things below, then take one of David's classes or at
the very least read his ebook. It doesn't matter if you're
shy, ugly fat, poor or old. If all you do is read the ebook,
your life with girls will improve dramatically ... ( cont'd )
• Earn Money with a Glamourous Career Writing Sitcoms
10 Nov 2009 at 11:21am
If you're funny and you're a writer, consider learning sitcom writing, where starting salaries are in the six figures and you can buy a car with what they'll pay you to write one script.
Learn from a veteran TV comedy writer how to write professional sitcom scripts and how to break into show business. In this six-week online course, you'll discover the artistic and technical considerations that go into making a great sitcom script. You'll master the art of creating concise, sparkling dialogue and telling your story completely through jokes. You'll get easy-to-follo... ( cont'd )
• Writing Schools & Teachers: Help New Students Find You
10 Nov 2009 at 6:50am
The next Algren, Bellow, or Dybeck is looking for training and teaching. Get listed on http://ChicagoLearningGuide.com and get found!
Getting listed is easy and free for all Chicago-area writing teachers and schools.
Free Listings include:
-- business profile
-- contact information including link to your website (if any)
-- unlimited class listings
-- 24/7/365 editing capabilities
-- automatic inclusion on our http://WorldLearningGuide.com website
-- and much more.
Promote classes in fiction, poetry, journaling, reporting, and more.
... ( cont'd )
• Developing, Writing and Producing for Film and Television (Stage 33 Chicago)
8 Nov 2009 at 8:21pm
Dec 6th 10am – 1pm
Spend 3 hours with veteran LA writer/producers Paige Bernhardt and Nancylee Myatt. These two have taught television writing and acting at the US Performing Arts Camps, UCLA and Pepperdine University. They bring their information and skills to Chicago to give writers, producers and directors tips for developing, writing and producing for film and television.
Topics include but are not limited to:
* Treatments: How long they should be, format suggestions, and details.
* Spec Scripts: Current trends, what’s being read, and how to get yours read.
*... ( cont'd )
• Free writing classes (Evanston, Northwestern U)
8 Nov 2009 at 7:58pm
You are cordially invited to enroll in our fifth annual free creative writing weekend of classes Sat. and Sun., Dec. 5 and 6, 2009, Northwestern U, Evanston. Here is the schedule. Each class lasts 45-50 minutes and is taught by an MFA student in Northwestern's Creative Writing program.
To register and find out more (including the exact venue), e-mail scs@northwestern.edu. Feel free to pass this info along.
SAT., Dec. 5
10am-Painting with Words: Creating a Setting That Transports Your Reader, Stephanie Tran
11-Bits and Pieces: Appreciating Collage and Mosaic Wri... ( cont'd )
• Auditioning for Film and Television Workshop (Stage 33 Chicago )
7 Nov 2009 at 4:49pm
Dec 5th - Morning session 10am -1pm / Afternoon session 2pm – 5pm
Spend three hours with veteran LA actor/producer Maeve Quinlan and LA writers/producers Paige Bernhardt and Nancylee Myatt. These three have taught television writing and acting at the US Performing Arts Camps, UCLA and Pepperdine University, and now they bring their information and skills to Chicago to give actors tips for auditioning for film and television. With a camera and audition scenes on hand at the workshop, you’ll get immediate feedback on your performance. The cost of the Workshop is $50 for... ( cont'd )
• LEARN HEBREW WITH A NATIVE SPEAKER
6 Nov 2009 at 9:08am
Learn Hebrew with the help of a skilled tutor who is a native Hebrew speaker.
-Reading and writing
-Proper grammar – tenses and conjugations
-Accurate pronunciation and accent elimination
-Vocabulary expansion
All levels and ages
Competitive rate, flex hours.
If interested please reply by email and provide a contact telephone number.
• Chicago Dramatists’ Winter 2010 Playwright’s Studio Classes (1105 W Chicago Ave)
6 Nov 2009 at 9:19am
Chicago Dramatists boasts a diverse class offering, designed to build a strong foundation for the first time playwright or challenge the seasoned professional with focused, specialized classes. Learn side by side with our top resident playwrights on all aspects of playwriting, from mastering the fundamentals to developing a script with professional actors voicing your work. Take our Playwriting Fundamentals class to understand both the art and business behind screenwriting, or discover the many elements involved in devising your own solo show. Try our new class, How to Ma... ( cont'd )
• Are you skilled immigrant and ready to rebuild your career in the US? (Upwardly Global)
5 Nov 2009 at 9:29am
Are you skilled immigrant and ready to rebuild your career in the U.S.?
Please join us for a free information session on How to Use Your Foreign Degree in the U.S. The info session is open to everyone who is interested to learn about our service and will focus on how skilled professionals with foreign degrees can successfully navigate the American job search process and reclaim their careers in the US.
Our information session will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about our programs and services, and how we can help you in your job search.
Details of ... ( cont'd )
• Writing Children's Books class (Evanston)
3 Nov 2009 at 11:55am
The Chicago Writers' Workshop will offer a Writing Books for Children class beginning Wednesday, November 11 from 7-9 PM in Evanston for six weeks.
Students will learn all the elements of the craft as well as write a children's picture book.
There will also be a six week Saturday morning class beginning November 7 in Park Ridge.
Register at www.chicagowritersworkshop.com or call 847-328-6831.
• HEBREW HEBREW HEBREW (CHICAGO AND NW SUBURBS)
2 Nov 2009 at 7:31am
Hebrew language lessons are given by a skilled tutor who is a native Hebrew speaker.
All levels.
Comprehension
Conversation
Reading
Writing
All lessons are tailored to fit the individual interests.
Quality lessons, competitive rates.
If interested please reply by email and provide a contact telephone number.
• Writers Workshop (Hillside Public Library)
26 Oct 2009 at 12:33pm
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month!
Using her new book, Branches, Writing About Family, Friends, and Relationships, author Nancy Beckett, will lead a series of short writing exercises to help you to get those creative ideas out of your head and onto paper. For adults age 17 and older. Please call the library at 708-449-7510 to register for this workshop.
7:00 PM, November 17 at the Hillside Public Library, 405 Hillside Ave. Hillside, IL www.hillsidelibrary.org
• Fall Arts &Crafts Fair (Montrose Bapt. Church - 4411 N. Melvina )
24 Sep 2009 at 1:07pm
Calling all artists and art lovers!!! Montrose Baptist Church is hosting it's first quarterly Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Vendor fees are only $15 for 1 eight foot table and $25 for 2 eight foot tables. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
The church is located at the corner of Montrose and Melvina in Chicago (6200 W / 4400 N). Free parking is available off of Montrose. The Montrose 78 bus stops at the church.
To reserve a table:
1. Make check out to "Montrose Baptist Church, " writing "Fall Art ... ( cont'd )
• A to Z Grant Writing (online)
16 Sep 2009 at 4:48pm
Learn Grant Writing From A to Z
Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grantwriting campaigns, and prepare proposals.
Piedmont Community College, through Education To Go is offering “A to Z Grant Writing” as an online course. Courses begin every month and last for 6 weeks. A new session will be starting soon. Below,is a short description:
A to Z Grant Writing
A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field... ( cont'd )
• 10/15: Chicago RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo (UIC Forum)
16 Sep 2009 at 9:06am
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Chicago RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo
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Event Details:
UIC Forum
Chicago, IL
Thursday, October 15, 2009
11 am to 3 pm (stay as long as you need)
http://www2.recruitmilitary.com/expos/246-Chicago/candidates/information
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It was not so long ago that the veterans working at
RecruitMilitary - including me (Marine Captain) - were in your shoes and
either transitioning out of the military or looking ... ( cont'd )
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