Feb
23
Tonight: Working as an Editor in Publishing
February 23, 2015 | Leave a Comment
ARNOLD HALL AUDITORIUM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 5 P.M. Beth Goers Taylor is an editor at Publications International. Drawing on her own experience, Beth will discuss with students the publishing industry’s many career options. Join her and learn how you might start your own successful career in publishing and editing. The event is free and open to the […]
Feb
20
Win $200 in SCAD Writing Contest
February 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment
There’s only one week left to enter the SCAD Writers’ Studio 2015 Writing Contest. “It could have been worse.” Guidelines • Your entry must begin with the line, “It could have been worse.” • Entries should be double-spaced, in 12 pt font. • Entries must be between 600 and 750 words. • Put only […]
Feb
18
Speak Your Piece on SCAD Radio
February 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Calling all poets and writers! “Speak Your Piece,” SCAD’s only spoken word and short story program, seeks your submissions for Winter and Spring quarters. Speak Your Piece is a show designed to showcase local writing talent from Savannah. Read your work on-air and chat with DJ Lock about craft and your writing process. Submissions are open to everyone in […]
Feb
13
Wanted: Modern Love…Essay
February 13, 2015 | Leave a Comment
The “New York Times” is inviting college students nationwide to open their hearts and laptops and write an essay that describes what love is like for them today. Modern Love has held this contest twice over the last seven years, and the response from thousands of students at hundreds of colleges and universities was overwhelming […]
Feb
7
Book Launch Tonight!
February 7, 2015 | Leave a Comment
You are invited to meet bestselling author Jonathan Odell and Civil Rights icon Margaret Block. Jonathan Odell’s new novel, “Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League” (Maiden Lane Press) pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, the brave women who took a stand against the violent onslaught of white resistance. Making a rare appearance will be Margaret Block, veteran […]
Feb
5
Tonight: Meet Fashion Journalist and Author Dana Thomas
February 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Attention, writers! You’re invited to an informal lecture by writer Dana Thomas, author of the new double-biography Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. When: Thursday, Feb. 5, 5:00 p.m. Where: Arnold Hall room 139 (Savannah) Title: “The Clash Between Art and Commerce in a Global Business World” About […]
Feb
2
Volunteer at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home
February 2, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Want to get involved with Savannah’s rich literary community? Want to meet visiting writers, editors, and scholars who make the pilgrimage every year to the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home? Then take advantage of this great opportunity–get involved with Savannah’s only literary house museum. (It’ll look great on your C.V. too!) Email [email protected] to express your interest. Be sure to include your […]
Jan
29
Get Career Advice!
January 29, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Career Adviser Kelly Tucker will be hosting the following career development workshops this winter. Please RSVP for any of the workshops through the SCAD Job Portal under the Events > Workshops tab. Understanding the Cover Letter Friday, Jan. 30 Bradley Hall, Room 114 4-5 pm All Major Interview Prep Workshop Friday, Feb. 6 Student […]
Jan
27
Amazon Kindle Singles best-selling author Richard Babcock speaks to students Jan. 27
January 27, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Visiting writer Richard Babcock, an acknowledged techno-phobe, has nonetheless made several successful forays into digital publishing. This month he releases “Autopsy: A Love Story,” through Kindle Singles. Join this Amazon best-selling author as he reads from his new work and answers your questions about writing and publishing across digital and print platforms. Time: 5 p.m. […]
Jan
12
New Prize: Poetry for Children
January 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment
NEW PRIZE LAUNCHED FOR FOR A POEM WRITTEN BY AN ADULT FOR CHILDREN The Caterpillar – the junior version of the arts and literature magazine The Moth – has launched a new poetry competition for adults writing for children (aged 7–11). The magazine, which includes poems and stories for […]