Community Events

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Professional Development

Classes and seminars

June 2008

"Basics of Proofreading and Editing," June 17 , 6-9 p.m.
Writers and Books, 740 University Avenue
Taught by AWC-Rochester member Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Course number JA8-B02
$35/person, W&B members, $39/person, general public

Learn the essentials of proofreading and editing, including marks and symbols, essential style manuals, using Microsoft Word as an editing tool, and working effectively with clients and colleagues, as well as helpful organizational resources in this essential nuts ‘n’ bolts class.

Details and online registration at:
http://www.wab.org/workshops/2008-summer/business.shtml#2

"Websites 103," June 19, 6:30-9 p.m.
Communication Central, 2500 East Avenue (The Renaissance)
Presented by Kat Nagel, co-owner, Communication Central
$30, AWC-Rochester members and members of certain professional organizations/$40, others

Further details and registration information: www.communication-central.com

July 2008

"All about Newsletters"
Taught by AWC-Rochester member Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Communication Central, 2500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Thursday, July 17
$40/person - discounts for members of professional associations, etc. Payable by check or PayPal.

Whether print or electronic, newsletters today remain a major factor in the communications programs of businesses, nonprofits, associations and even individuals. Find out the basics of putting together newsletters that actually get read, whether you’re launching a new one or wish to improve an existing one – from content and planning to design and “the look of the book.” I've been writing, editing and producing newsletters since before the days of desktop publishing or e-letters, and have lots of fun samples to share that demonstrate what to do – and not to do. Get the basics of planning, writing, editing and producing print and electronic newsletters, to result in a newsletter that your audience will read and remember.

Register at: www.communication-central.com

"Getting Started as a Freelance Writer," July 22 , 6-9 p.m.
Writers and Books, 740 University Avenue
Taught by AWC-Rochester member Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Course number JA8-B03
$35/person, W&B members; $39/person, general public

You need more than writing skills and a computer to be a successful freelancer. You also need business sense, knowledge of the market, and a firm grasp of the tricks of the trade. I'll share tips garnered from my 25-plus years of experience in this tough but highly rewarding arena, working from my booklet, Get Paid to Write! Getting Started as a Freelance Writer.

Details and online registration at:
http://www.wab.org/workshops/2008-summer/business.shtml#2

Resources and Events

Publication opportunities; upcoming meetings, conferences, networking opportunities.

• GVP, which publishes Rochester Woman and Genesee Valley Parent magazines, is looking for freelance writers. For writers' guidelines, provided by the publisher, click here.

 

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