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
22
Next Up At Ivy Hall: Blake Butler
January 22, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Blake Butler is the author of five books of fiction, including There Is No Year and Scorch Atlas; a work of hybrid nonfiction, Nothing: A Portrait of Insomnia; and two collaborative works, Anatomy Courses with Sean Kilpatrick and One with Vanessa Place and Christopher Higgs. He is the founding editor of HTMLGIANT, “the Internet literature […]
Jan
14
Britt Menzies to Open Winter Ivy Hall Writers Series
January 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Britt Menzies is the author and creator of StinkyKids. StinkyKids began as a children’s book series but grew into what can only be described as a brand. StinkyKids the Musical premiered in NYC in 2012 and will open at the Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta later this month. StinkyKids dolls, bikes, and cookies are available from […]
Jan
9
Writers’ Studio Announces Winter 2015 Workshop Series
January 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Nov
18
Writing Software Tutorial This Thursday
November 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Is your Word Processing software just not cutting it anymore? Join Professor Lee Griffith for an introduction to inexpensive but robust software useful to anyone writing or researching large projects this winter break and quarter–we’re looking at you thesis writers! Learn how writers use Scrivener, Aeon Timeline, and Scapple software to: – Brainstorm and mind-map ideas […]
Nov
17
EVENT: “Death is Easy, Comedy is Hard: Short Works from SCAD Humor Writers.”
November 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment
WHAT: Join writer Harrison Scott Key and his SCAD humor students for a reading of recent work, where they tell the uncomfortable truths of the world around them. Nothing’s off limits: from race in America to Amazon.com; from the world of art to the realm of fake IDs. If you enjoy the work of James Thurber, Woody […]
Nov
17
Don’t Miss These Great Opportunities!
November 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Portland Review Submissions Portland Review is now open for submissions to the winter 2015 issue until December 1, 2014. They are looking for fine-crafted fiction, poetry, nonfiction, art and blends of these for print and web publication. This year they are also accepting outside reviews of books and other materials. Contributing authors and artists receive […]
Oct
24
Penguin Random House Designer Meets with SCAD Writers and Illustrators
October 24, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Katrina Damkoehler, senior designer of children’s books at Random House, joined “Marcel the Shell” illustrator Amy Lind and graphic novel “Journey by Starlight” illustrator Britt Spencer in a career services presentation for writers, designers and illustrators. If you missed the presentation in Arnold Hall, Savannah, watch it by logging on to MySCAD -> Student Workspace or Alumni […]
Oct
17
Next Up at Ivy Hall: Megan Volpert and Brock Guthrie
October 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Please join us at Ivy Hall on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. to hear from two fabulous authors. Megan Volpert is the author of five books of communications and popular culture, most recently Only Ride (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2014). She has taught high school English in Atlanta for the better part of a decade. Predictably, […]
Oct
14
Prizes and Programs!
October 14, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Caterpillar Poetry Prize The Caterpillar is delighted to announce its inaugural poetry prize – for a single poem written by an adult for children (aged 7–11). They are looking for an original poem to which they can award a prize of €1,000 to celebrate the richness of children’s writing. The prize is open to everyone. […]