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ONLINE COURSES: Writing for Children (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Nov 2009 at 4:18pm
Starting Wednesday, December 9, 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... ( cont'd )



ONLINE CLASS: Beginning Writer's Workshop (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Nov 2009 at 2:03pm
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Beginning Writer's Workshop." 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.

If you've dreamed of writing creatively, this course is a great place to start. Get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This isn't school as you know it. It’s an in-depth writing experience filled with challenging hands-o... ( cont'd )



LEARN TRAVEL WRITING FROM THE EXPERTS AT TRAVEL CHANNEL AND WORLD HUM (Chevy Chase, MD)
16 Nov 2009 at 8:18am
Do you dream of becoming a travel writer who gets paid to chronicle your journeys? Want to create a travel blog that will entertain friends and strangers alike? As the recent explosion of travel websites attests, it’s easy to write and publish a travel story or blog – the real challenge is to do it well. Our Travel Writing In The Digital Age workshop, taught by the creators of our award-winning website WorldHum.com, will teach you how to turn your travel tales into compelling articles suitable for publication; how to create and write an evocative travel blog (and keep it ... ( cont'd )


Fundamentals of Technical Writing & more distance learning! (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
13 Nov 2009 at 7:07pm
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 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... ( cont'd )



ONLINE TRAINING : Improve Your Grammar (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
12 Nov 2009 at 10:41am
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 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 )



Screenwriting Class (Arlington, VA)
10 Nov 2009 at 8:33am
SCREENWRITING CLASS
offered by The Writers Center of Bethesda, MD

Location: Arlington Cultural Affairs Division Building, 3700 South Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA 22206
Date/time: Monday evenings 2/1/10-3/29/10, 7:00-9:30 pm (8 sessions)
TO REGISTER: https://www.writer.org/workshops/details.asp?id=2061

DESCRIPTION: If you have an idea for a screenplay, a script in progress, or a completed draft, this class is for you. Topics to be covered include: Getting Great Ideas, Developing the Story, Plot Structure, Character, Dialogue, Writing Visually, Theme, Formattin... ( cont'd )



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 )



Writer Seminar (Rockville MD)
10 Oct 2009 at 12:53pm
APBW Events


Our 1st conference is tentatively scheduled for November 18th at the Hilton Conference Center in Rockville Maryland. If you are local, you are going to want to attend. If you are not, don't worry...all break out sessions will be made available to you by streaming video and some of our events you will be able to see live and participate through a toll free conference call in line!

Please visit www.apbw.us or call 877-332-7292






The Art of Writing Grant Proposals (FIRST CLASS Inc; Dupont Circle)
17 Nov 2009 at 4:21pm
On Wednesday, December 9th, First Class, Inc. will offer "The Art of Writing Grant Proposals" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1726 20th St, N.W.

Learn how professionals get other people's money to go to school, build community centers, care for the environment, or start a youth program. Learn how and where to research and evaluate funding prospects, how to develop and manage key relationships with funders, and special ways to make your proposals stand out from the rest.

The presenter, Lynn O'Connell, has worked with nonprofit organizations for nearly 20 years includi... ( cont'd )



ONLINE COURSES: Writing for Children (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Nov 2009 at 4:18pm
Starting Wednesday, December 9, 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... ( cont'd )



ONLINE CLASS: Beginning Writer's Workshop (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Nov 2009 at 2:03pm
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Beginning Writer's Workshop." 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.

If you've dreamed of writing creatively, this course is a great place to start. Get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This isn't school as you know it. It’s an in-depth writing experience filled with challenging hands-o... ( cont'd )



ONLINE CLASS: Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007 (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
17 Nov 2009 at 11:30am
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online class entitled "Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007." Two classes are released per week (on Wednesday and Friday) for a total of 12 lessons. The tuition fee is $129 for all 12 lessons and includes a certificate of completion.

Work with numbers? Then you need to learn Excel 2007. In this unique six-week online workshop, you'll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematica... ( cont'd )



GUYS: LEARN A "SECRET" ONLY WOMEN KNOW & GET THE GIRL YOU REALLY WANT (DC)
17 Nov 2009 at 10:48am
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 )




Free Community Fair!!! Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner (6th & N Streets NW)
17 Nov 2009 at 5:01am
Please pass the word!

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church is having it's 5th Annual Community Fair and Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 21, 2009.

Howard University Hospital and others will be providing free health screenings.

Clothing, food, and other items will be given away for free.

Individuals will be available to help with resume writing for free.

There are lots of free activities for children.

Enjoy a free Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings for free.

If you have a free service that you would like to offer to the communi... ( cont'd )



ONLINE WRITING CLASSES: Romance Writing Secrets (ONLINE; FIRST CLASS Inc.)
16 Nov 2009 at 11:33am
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, FIRST CLASS Inc. will offer a six-week online class entitled "Romance Writing Secrets." Two classes are released per week for a total of 12 lessons for $129!

Learn how to write and sell romance novels. Facilitated by a bestselling, multi-published romance author, this course will guide you on your road to writing your first romance and getting it published. Topics to be covered include: character chemistry, the power of emotions, the art of romance, and handling love scenes. Plus, you'll get the inside scoop on what it takes to get... ( cont'd )



LEARN TRAVEL WRITING FROM THE EXPERTS AT TRAVEL CHANNEL AND WORLD HUM (Chevy Chase, MD)
16 Nov 2009 at 8:18am
Do you dream of becoming a travel writer who gets paid to chronicle your journeys? Want to create a travel blog that will entertain friends and strangers alike? As the recent explosion of travel websites attests, it’s easy to write and publish a travel story or blog – the real challenge is to do it well. Our Travel Writing In The Digital Age workshop, taught by the creators of our award-winning website WorldHum.com, will teach you how to turn your travel tales into compelling articles suitable for publication; how to create and write an evocative travel blog (and keep it ... ( cont'd )


Fundamentals of Technical Writing & more distance learning! (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
13 Nov 2009 at 7:07pm
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 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... ( cont'd )



Online Courses: Travel Writing (ONLINE: First Class inc.)
13 Nov 2009 at 7:06pm
Starting Wednesday, December 9, 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 aspect... ( cont'd )



ONLINE TRAINING : Improve Your Grammar (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
12 Nov 2009 at 10:41am
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 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: How to Start an Ebay Drop-Off Store (ONLINE; First Class Inc.)
12 Nov 2009 at 9:17am
On Wednesday, December 9, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online class entitled "How to Start an Ebay Drop-Off Store." The classes are released on Wednesday and Friday for a total of 12 classes over the 6-week time period. The fee for all 12 classes is $129.

Turn other people’s unwanted items into a lucrative source of income by starting an eBay drop off store. Master the art of setting up a business, writing a marketing plan, taking super photos, creating dynamite listings, and offering great customer service. Thousands of people have transformed their eBay kn... ( cont'd )



Jumpstart In Sweater Fitting (Alexandria, VA)
11 Nov 2009 at 8:04am
For those students who are tired of knitting sweaters that don't fit, this workshop explains why this happens, and teaches how to fix a pattern before casting on. Through step-by step instruction, students create a scaled drawing of their silhouette. Using this visual approach they shorten,lengthen, and shape parts of an instructor-provided sweater pattern for a better fit. Participants should come to class wearing light, fitted clothing so that accurate measurements can be taken. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one adult sweater. Bring a writing pencil, different co... ( cont'd )


Creative Writing Workshops for Homeschoolers (Greater Washington)
10 Nov 2009 at 10:47am
Great Opportunity for Homeschoolers: Award-Winning Creative Writing Workshops for Kids and Teens

The NYC-based non-profit organization Writopia Lab (www.WritopiaLab.org) is now running creative writing workshops for kids (ages 8-18) in Greater Washington.

HOW WE WORK:
This program is ideal for the homeschooling community in a number of ways:

- Quality instruction: Our workshops are small (3-6) students, and are led by published, award-winning writers and experienced teachers;
- Flexible locations: We can arrange workshops at our NW Washington or Old Town Alexa... ( cont'd )



Screenwriting Class (Arlington, VA)
10 Nov 2009 at 8:33am
SCREENWRITING CLASS
offered by The Writers Center of Bethesda, MD

Location: Arlington Cultural Affairs Division Building, 3700 South Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA 22206
Date/time: Monday evenings 2/1/10-3/29/10, 7:00-9:30 pm (8 sessions)
TO REGISTER: https://www.writer.org/workshops/details.asp?id=2061

DESCRIPTION: If you have an idea for a screenplay, a script in progress, or a completed draft, this class is for you. Topics to be covered include: Getting Great Ideas, Developing the Story, Plot Structure, Character, Dialogue, Writing Visually, Theme, Formattin... ( cont'd )



AUTHORS BRUNCH (WOODBRIDGE, VA)
1 Nov 2009 at 3:38pm
Are you an author? Do you love to write? Join us at the EDP Author Breakfast. Enjoy a great meal, networking with others, and share your writing aspirations.

Additional Information
Kilroys K2 Resturant an Lounge
Featherstone Plaza
14633 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Saturday November 14, 2009
11am-1pm
COST: $10
For registration, please visit www.4everypeople.com/events
Phone 800-560-6327 ext 102



Youth Theatre Programs at artisTree (Herndon, Reston)
22 Oct 2009 at 7:38pm
artisTree Creative Arts Community is very pleased to welcome Dodgeball Theatre to our creative arts community. This Winter/Spring, Dodgeball Theatre will offer TWO unique opportunities for young actors.

TEEN ENSEMBLE For students in grades 6 through 10 (audition required)
Auditions will be held on November 13th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and on November 15th from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Please contact Haley Murphy at dodgeballdirector@gmail.com to schedule an audition appointment.

In this 16 week program, teens of all experience levels will learn techniques necessary for ch... ( cont'd )



Writing to Heal (Alexandria, VA)
21 Oct 2009 at 7:30am
Writing can be used as a healing tool for self transformation, deep healing work, and communication with the subconscious. This class is designed to explore and soothe personal energy and life history, helping everyone to support each other on their healing journeys. Self examination, diverse spiritual teachings about love and light, nurturing writing exercises, and much kindness will kindle our self growth and discovery. $10 per person, one hour per week, Thursdays at 8 p.m. Dorothy Bolton Court, Alexandria, VA



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