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Writers’ Workshop: “I was inspired.” Wednesday, August 06, 2008
CreateHere’s July 31st Writers’ Workshop, presented by local writer Janis Hashe, explored a few key themes in the field of writing, and appealed to more than a few local artists, writers, and business people. The lecture was aimed at anyone interested in self-promotion, but delved into print journalism in great detail.
“In the event that I find myself ready to break into the world of print, I will have the advantage afforded by [this] presentation,” said Carolyn Sierdzki.
The two-hour lecture and workshop initially focused on writing press releases and the delicate art of self-promotion. In materials distributed during the workshop, Ms. Hashe discussed the importance of meeting deadlines and following up with editors of interested publications. She explained the different types of press releases artists can use to promote themselves appropriately. Her advice on creating releases, based on years of professional experience, was so detailed as to include information on formatting photographs and the importance of “simple but punchy” language.
“[Ms. Hashe] imparted a ton of useful information, in a very digestible manner,” said Sue Lowery, a designer in attendance.
In the session’s second half, Ms. Hashe discussed freelance queries and shared examples from her own career. Ms. Hashe still freelances in many of Chattanooga’s publications, and worked for the Los Angeles Times before moving here. Sierdzki appreciated that Ms. Hashe “did not attempt to tell us [her] life story or to be a comedienne. [Her] use of anecdotes was helpful, not distracting.”
“I felt the instructor was wonderful and I was inspired,” added Darin Wright.
Missed out? No worries; CreateHere plans to host another workshop for writers in the future! If you’d like to be notified about CreateHere’s programs and upcoming events, shoot us an email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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