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WASHINGTON, DC : Writing Events, Writing Classes, Writing Workshops
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• Science writing workshop (The Writer's Center, Bethesda, MD)
17 Mar 2010 at 7:08am
Writers who can make technical subjects engaging and relevant are in demand. This workshop will explore how scientists can begin writing for broad audiences and how generalists can weave science and technology into their writing. The workshop will look at examples of good science writing from Michael Pollan, Mary Roach, John McPhee, Steven Johnson, and others. We will cover how to generate ideas, write proposals, work with editors, and gradually move toward higher-profile publications. 8 sessions, Wednesdays from 3/24 thru 5/12. Visit www.writer.org for details and to register.
• Neelam Patel in SARI TO SKIN on March 27, 7-9pm (Convergence in Alexandria, VA)
16 Mar 2010 at 9:11am
Saturday, March 27 from 7-9pm
Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302)
Empowered Women International (EWI) presents local writer and performing artist Neelam Patel in her third solo production, SARI TO SKIN. In this powerful and moving one-woman performance, Patel fuses dance and poetry with storytelling to explore the complexity and confusion of her interwoven Indian American experience. A reception to meet the artist and for Q&A will follow the performance.
Empowered Women International, a non-profit organization that helps immigrant and refugee wom... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING: Fundamentals of Technical Writing (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
15 Mar 2010 at 9:25am
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Fundamentals of Technical Writing." Lessons are released on Wednesday and Friday for a grand total of 12 lessons. A certificate of completion is included in your tuition fee.
Do you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand? If so, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. You will learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language, and how to become a wizard at marrying t... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Effective Editing (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
15 Mar 2010 at 9:24am
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "The Keys to Effective Editing." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons.
Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you'll not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you're... ( cont'd )
• Hillel Halkin: Yehuda Halevi (Washington DCJCC)
15 Mar 2010 at 7:45am
Nextbook & JDub: Hillel Halkin
Monday, April 26, 7:30 pm
FREE
Like Maimonides, with whom he is often contrasted, Yehuda Halevi spanned multiple worlds. Poet, physician, and philosopher, Halevi is as well known today for poetry that is taught to schoolchildren and has become part of the Jewish liturgy, as he is for The Kuzari, one of the most important works of Jewish philosophy ever published. Hillel Halkin brilliantly evokes the fascinating world of 11th and 12th century Andalusian Spain and discusses the tangle of religious and cultural influences–Christian, M... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE COURSES: Travel Writing (ONLINE: First Class inc.)
12 Mar 2010 at 9:05am
Starting Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six week online class entitled "Travel Writing." Two classes are released per week (on Wednesday and Friday) for a total of 12 classes. All for $129. Go to http://www.takeaclass.org to enroll or call 202-797-5102.
You'll learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. You'll understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today's competitive market (including the how-to's of technical aspects ... ( cont'd )
• Screenwriting 101 w/ NYU Film Professor (Washington, DC)
11 Mar 2010 at 3:05am
Screenwriting 101: The Four Magic Questions of Screenwriting
This 2-hour intensive workshop will end the agony that plagues screenwriters of all levels: How to structure a script.
The Four Magic Questions of Screenwriting helps writers structure, write and rewrite scripts with ease. By asking your characters these four simple questions you will be able to outline your screenplay like magic. The Four Magic Questions of Screenwriting, part of The Horowitz System® of writing taught at New York University for over 10 years, has helped hundreds of writers create market-r... ( cont'd )
• Writing Contest (Washington D.C.)
10 Mar 2010 at 5:44pm
A writing contest just started at http://www.winetastingpartyideas.com. There's a chance to win a $50 Visa card, an itunes card or $20 Amazon.com card. The contest ends the 10th of April. The top three winners are the ones who get the most points during that time. You win points for engagement toasts, recipes, short written stories, entering your own questions for conversation starters, and the best St. Patty's Day drink recipe ... none of these is like writing an essay, by any means.
And it looks like there aren't too many posts yet, so if you're a writer like me, yo... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Genealogy Basics (ONLINE: FIRST CLASS Inc.)
4 Mar 2010 at 5:01pm
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online class entitled "Genealogy Basics." Classes are released on Wednesday and Friday for a total of 12 classes. The fee is $129 including a certificate of completion.
If you are a newcomer to this hobby or just want to make a small family tree, this course will get you off to a good start. You will explore many Internet sites where you can search for family names. The course explains in simple terms where to look, who to contact, and how to use the genealogical research tools of the computer and ... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING : Improve Your Grammar (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
4 Mar 2010 at 4:58pm
Beginning Wednesday, March 17th, First Class, Inc. will offer a 6-week online course entitled "Grammar Refresher." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons for $129.
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents or speeches. Through the use of definitions, examples, and many reinforcing exercises, Grammar Refresher will cover the basics of English grammar. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put everything you learn into practice. Be... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Writing for Children (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
3 Mar 2010 at 9:43am
Starting Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six week online class entitled "Writing for Children." Two classes are released per week (on Wednesday and Friday) for a total of 12 classes. All for $129. Go to http://www.takeaclass.org to enroll or call 202-797-5102.
Join a published children's author and discover how you can touch the hearts of children by creating books for them. In this highly interactive, hands-on course, you'll take pen to paper and begin work on your first fiction or nonfiction manuscript. In the process, you'll explore the changing w... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE COURSES: Intro to Internet Writing Markets (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
3 Mar 2010 at 9:42am
On Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer an online class entitled "Introduction to Internet Writing Markets." Classes are released on Wednesday and Friday for a period of 6 weeks. You can access your class at any time of day.
Ignite your writing career with the power of the Internet. Learn how to make the Internet work for you from a writer who has spent a decade discovering its potential. The Internet is the writer's fastest source for locating publishers, research material, and submitting, but even better, it offers... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE COURSES: Writing for Children (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Feb 2010 at 4:10pm
Starting Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six week online class entitled "Writing for Children." Two classes are released per week (on Wednesday and Friday) for a total of 12 classes. All for $129. Go to http://www.takeaclass.org to enroll or call 202-797-5102.
Join a published children's author and discover how you can touch the hearts of children by creating books for them. In this highly interactive, hands-on course, you'll take pen to paper and begin work on your first fiction or nonfiction manuscript. In the process, you'll explore the changing w... ( cont'd )
• Summer Creative Writing Workshops for Kids and Teens (Tenleytown, DC and Alexandria, VA)
2 Feb 2010 at 11:03pm
Writopia Lab (www.WritopiaLab.org) is an award-winning non-profit organization that offers week-long creative writing workshops throughout the summer for kids ages 8-18.
We have two convenient locations: NW Washington (Tenleytown) and Alexandria, VA. Visit our website at www.Writopialab.org/writopia-washington-dc.html to see our summer schedule as well as our history, mission, and reviews.
HOW WE WORK:
* Workshops meet daily Monday-Friday.
* Each workshop enrolls a maximum of 6 participants and is led by a published, award-winning writer and experienced teacher... ( cont'd )
• Online Freelance Writing Class (Online)
3 Jan 2010 at 2:08pm
It's a new year; how about a new career? In times likes these, it's great to have a job you can't be fired from. If you've ever wanted to write for magazines, newspaper and web sites, my online class can give you all the tools you'll need to get started as a freelance writer. See my web site for more details.
http://www.tytreadwell.com/
• The Fine Art of Dirty Talk with Amy Jo Goddard (Washington DC)
22 Oct 2009 at 2:20pm
WHOLE DC
Saturday, October 24, 2009
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Feeling shy about talking dirty? Have a lover who wishes you would, but you sometimes clam up or struggle with obstacles to saying those sweet nasty things? Wish you could open the door to dirty words without shame? This workshop will be a fun exploration of dirty talk, why we like it, what we want from it and how to incorporate it with partners.
There is no one size fits all, so you'll explore and practice what feels good for you, how to find common ground with your partners, and walk away with a bigger di... ( cont'd )
• Science writing workshop (The Writer's Center, Bethesda, MD)
17 Mar 2010 at 7:08am
Writers who can make technical subjects engaging and relevant are in demand. This workshop will explore how scientists can begin writing for broad audiences and how generalists can weave science and technology into their writing. The workshop will look at examples of good science writing from Michael Pollan, Mary Roach, John McPhee, Steven Johnson, and others. We will cover how to generate ideas, write proposals, work with editors, and gradually move toward higher-profile publications. 8 sessions, Wednesdays from 3/24 thru 5/12. Visit www.writer.org for details and to register.
• - CAREER, resume, SCHOOL ADMISSIONS assistance from a HARVARD LAW JD
16 Mar 2010 at 9:09am
www.jasondocheff.com
I offer outstanding, top-notch private assistance if you are looking to get a competitive edge in your career, your job search, your college/graduate school applications, or if you'd like to possess a sharp, well-written, professional resume.
I am an alumnus of Harvard Law School and Dartmouth College, a former strategy consultant and finance attorney, and I truly enjoy working with people to help them maximize their chances of success, whether that be through helping you create a superb resume, prepare for your job interviews, better package y... ( cont'd )
• Japanese Calligraphy (shodo/shuji) (Old Town Alexandria, VA)
15 Mar 2010 at 2:20pm
The art of Japanese calligraphy ("shodo"),
which originated in China, is the practice of
writing pictograms with an ink-drenched brush
and a focused mind.
It has been suggested that shodo stimulates
the mind and enhances overall academic
performance at the primary school level and
IQ in adults. As in Japan, the goal of this
class is to develop penmanship, digital
dexterity, aesthetic sensitivity, patience,
and self-control. Shodo is also a superb
stress-reducer.
We offer separate classes for adults and
children.
Each Class Includes
· Japanese langua... ( cont'd )
• Speak Japanese Language Well (Nihongo) (Old Town Alexandria, VA)
15 Mar 2010 at 2:18pm
If you want to develop solid Japanese language skills
but don't want to spend a ton of money?
Seichou Karate®'s unique cultural immersion
program includes powerful Japanese
language instruction at an affordable
price!
More than the Menu
The goal of our program is for you to be able
to communicate with native Japanese speakers
in Japanese. So, rather than learning
mere words and phrases,
our students learn powerful grammar and
vocabulary that interests them in a fun and
orderly classroom environment with a terrific
student to teacher ratio.
Results
... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING: Fundamentals of Technical Writing (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
15 Mar 2010 at 9:25am
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Fundamentals of Technical Writing." Lessons are released on Wednesday and Friday for a grand total of 12 lessons. A certificate of completion is included in your tuition fee.
Do you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand? If so, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. You will learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language, and how to become a wizard at marrying t... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Effective Editing (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
15 Mar 2010 at 9:24am
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "The Keys to Effective Editing." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons.
Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you'll not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you're... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE COURSES: Travel Writing (ONLINE: First Class inc.)
12 Mar 2010 at 9:05am
Starting Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six week online class entitled "Travel Writing." Two classes are released per week (on Wednesday and Friday) for a total of 12 classes. All for $129. Go to http://www.takeaclass.org to enroll or call 202-797-5102.
You'll learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. You'll understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today's competitive market (including the how-to's of technical aspects ... ( cont'd )
• Arabic language (North Virginia)
12 Mar 2010 at 6:32am
Learn Arabic language with very experienced native speaker tutor in one-on-one session. Each session is specifically designed and tailored to address the particular needs of the individual, with language support ranging from a review of the basics to more detailed focus on reading, writing, and professional communication skills.
• GUYS: LEARN A "SECRET" ONLY WOMEN KNOW & HOW TO DATE ANY WOMAN U WANT (DC)
11 Mar 2010 at 10:11am
Ok DC, are you ready to stop being an average, frustrated
chump and start being a man that women want to be around.
Anyone can do it, you just have to relearn a couple of things.
David teaches you those things. Read this lesson and you'll
know more about women than most men ever will. Take a class or
read David's ebook and you'll change your dating life forever.
Info is at the bottom AFTER you read this lesson.
A Secret Women Know But Men
Don't
By David DeAngelo
I'd like to tell you a story...
It's a story that you might find strangely
familia... ( cont'd )
• Screenwriting 101 w/ NYU Film Professor (Washington, DC)
11 Mar 2010 at 3:05am
Screenwriting 101: The Four Magic Questions of Screenwriting
This 2-hour intensive workshop will end the agony that plagues screenwriters of all levels: How to structure a script.
The Four Magic Questions of Screenwriting helps writers structure, write and rewrite scripts with ease. By asking your characters these four simple questions you will be able to outline your screenplay like magic. The Four Magic Questions of Screenwriting, part of The Horowitz System® of writing taught at New York University for over 10 years, has helped hundreds of writers create market-r... ( cont'd )
• Writing Contest (Washington D.C.)
10 Mar 2010 at 5:44pm
A writing contest just started at http://www.winetastingpartyideas.com. There's a chance to win a $50 Visa card, an itunes card or $20 Amazon.com card. The contest ends the 10th of April. The top three winners are the ones who get the most points during that time. You win points for engagement toasts, recipes, short written stories, entering your own questions for conversation starters, and the best St. Patty's Day drink recipe ... none of these is like writing an essay, by any means.
And it looks like there aren't too many posts yet, so if you're a writer like me, yo... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING : Effective Business Writing (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
10 Mar 2010 at 7:51am
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Effective Business Writing." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons. The fee is $129 and a certificate of completion is issued after taking the final exam.
Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Don't let small gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential! It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executiv... ( cont'd )
• André Aciman: Eight White Nights (Washington DCJCC)
1 Mar 2010 at 12:37pm
André Aciman
Eight White Nights
Wednesday, April 14, 7:30 pm
$10; Member/Senior/Under 25 $8
Aciman’s debut novel, Call Me by Your Name, confirmed his reputation as a masterful prose stylist. His new novel tells the story of an unnamed narrator’s obsession with a fascinating and unreachable woman.
A man in his late twenties goes to a large Christmas party in Manhattan where a woman introduces herself with three words: “I am Clara.” Over the following seven days, they meet every evening at the same cinema. The tension between them builds gradually, marked by ambiva... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE COURSES: Writing for Children (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Feb 2010 at 4:10pm
Starting Wednesday, March 17, First Class Inc. will offer a six week online class entitled "Writing for Children." Two classes are released per week (on Wednesday and Friday) for a total of 12 classes. All for $129. Go to http://www.takeaclass.org to enroll or call 202-797-5102.
Join a published children's author and discover how you can touch the hearts of children by creating books for them. In this highly interactive, hands-on course, you'll take pen to paper and begin work on your first fiction or nonfiction manuscript. In the process, you'll explore the changing w... ( cont'd )
• Writers' Retreat
9 Feb 2010 at 2:11pm
IWWG member invites published and non-published writers to a Spring Break Retreat in Galveston, TX - on the beach. Come and complete that book or novel that you have been writing for ages. Brainstorm and mingle with other writers in a relaxed, quiet and inviting atmosphere. Take a break from your writing and go for a walk on the beach or take a brisk swim in the ocean.
Space is limited so book now. This is a first come; first served basis. For more information email njwriter@excite.com Retreat dates March 14-20, 2010.
• Strategic Planning, Proposal Development (Crystal City / Arlington, VA)
9 Feb 2010 at 5:39am
Strategic Planning, Proposal Development
The Keys to a Successful Government Practice
The highly popular training is now back by popular demand. This is your chance to learn about the relationship of strategic planning and the proposal planning, preparation, and writing process - step by step.
With this course, you will get all the information you need to know to succeed in the federal marketplace. You will get:
* The Federal Acquisition Process
* How to evaluate, plan and implement a successful federal marketing plan
* Essential... ( cont'd )
• Summer Creative Writing Workshops for Kids and Teens (Tenleytown, DC and Alexandria, VA)
2 Feb 2010 at 11:03pm
Writopia Lab (www.WritopiaLab.org) is an award-winning non-profit organization that offers week-long creative writing workshops throughout the summer for kids ages 8-18.
We have two convenient locations: NW Washington (Tenleytown) and Alexandria, VA. Visit our website at www.Writopialab.org/writopia-washington-dc.html to see our summer schedule as well as our history, mission, and reviews.
HOW WE WORK:
* Workshops meet daily Monday-Friday.
* Each workshop enrolls a maximum of 6 participants and is led by a published, award-winning writer and experienced teacher... ( cont'd )
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