Tuesday - October 20th, 2009
Read the United States Congress resolution in support of the National Day on Writing:
http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Involved/Action/NDW-Senate_resol.pdf
- SVSU HAS WRITERS
The SVSU Gallery on the National Day on Writing website is now open!
Visit the SVSU Gallery to post your writing.
- "HELP! WHAT DO I DO NOW?
All The Stuff I Wish I'd Known Before Finishing My First Novel"
4:00 P.M. In The Roberta Allen Reading Room
Moira Maus, author of two bestseller mysteries under the pen name M. G. Kincaid, and now an SVSU OT student, will share her experiences and expertise.
- OPEN MIC/COFFEE HOUSE
10:00 P.M. In The Student Activities Room, Food and Open Mic
YOUR writing can win a $75 prize! 5 categories:
Songs
Short short stories (250 words maximum)
YouTube video (2 minutes maximum)
Poetry
Jokes
Door prizes: IPod shuffle, bookstore gift certificate, and a Red Pride package
Please register at 9:30 p.m. prior to the event. Please bring videos on a flash drive. Writing will be judged on the basis of these criteria:
- Originality
- Creative approach to the writing
- Conformity to stated requirements
- "WHY WRITING MATTERS”
Posters will be displayed on campus the week of Oct. 19-23--
tell us why writing matters to YOU.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DIANE BOEHM, 964.7228