On Saturday July 16, The Jack Kerouac Project of Orlando partners with MAD about Words to offer you the opportunity to learn from and write with David W. Berner, the current writer-in-residence at Kerouac House.
Join us for:
Outline or Wing It
Many believe outlines belong only in middle school English composition classes. But outlines in all their various forms can be helpful for fiction, creative nonfiction writers, and memoirists. Discover how the outline can be your best friend and fuel the creative writing process. The workshop will help writers find the best outline process for them without cramping the artistic muse.
Bring your notebooks and pens or pencils. There will be time devoted to writing.
David W. Berner is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, and teacher. His first book, Accidental Lessons was awarded the 2011 Royal Dragonfly Grand Prize for Literature. His broadcast reporting and audio documentaries have been aired on the CBS Radio Network, NPR’s Weekend Edition and a number of public radio stations across America. David has been the recipient of awards from the Associated Press, RTNDA (Radio and Television News Directors Association) and the Broadcast Education Association.
David’s writing, both reporting and personal essays, have appeared in publications and online journals such as PERIGEE, Tiny Lights Journal, Shaking Like a Mountain, Travelgolf.com, Worldgolf.com, Golf Chicago Magazine, The Sun Newspapers, and Write City Magazine. Earlier this year, he was awarded the position of Writer-in-Residence at the Jack Kerouac Project in Orlando, Florida for the summer of 2011.
David is also a performer. He’s a regular on the Chicago storytelling circuit, reading his personal essays at events such as Story Club, Essay Fiesta, and This Much is True. As an associate professor at Columbia College Chicago, he teaches radio narrative, audio documentary, and writing. He has presented writing workshops at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and for numerous literary organizations throughout the Chicago area.
David holds a Masters in Education/Teaching from the Aurora University and a MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Space is limited. Reserve you place early.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011 • 10 AM – 1 PM Workshop starts promptly. Please come up to 30 minutes early to network and settle in. Refreshments will be served.
Where: Kerouac House, 1418 Clouser Avenue, Orlando FL 32804 MAP
Fee: $35. Advance registration required.
Your workshop fee helps support the Kerouac Project
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Mary Ann de Stefano
