While pursuing her M.F.A. at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Kate Sweeney interviewed obituary writers, funeral directors and ordinary Americans involved with death and memorialization. The result is “American Afterlife,” a nonfiction account of the poignancy of grief and sorrow, and the unsavory side of the business of death. Sweeney lives in Atlanta, where […]

Register for PR Intern and Nonprofit Mixer Meet representatives of a number of nonprofit agencies and develop internships for upcoming quarters at a PR Intern and Nonprofit Mixer Wednesday, March 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Savannah Morning News auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. The event is sponsored by The United Way of the Coastal Empire, […]

What a terrific week! Last week aTVfest brought many writers to SCAD Atlanta, and we had the chance to  learn about pitching and branding–two things that should be important to all writers. Plus, we had two authors visit Ivy Hall. On Wednesday, the fabulous Jessica Handler, author of Invisible Sisters and Braving the Fire: A […]

Thanks to everyone who came out to hear from award-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips. Ms. Phillips gave a wonderful talk about the writing of her latest novel.    

Introduce Megan Boone at aTVfest in Atlanta One SCAD student will get the chance to introduce “The Blacklist” star Megan Boone at SCAD’s aTVfest on Feb 8. In addition, the winner will receive a full pass to the entire festival. All a student needs to do is craft and film a Megan Boone introduction speech, […]

Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m., Alexander Hall Auditorium TADtad talk: “Managing Collaborative Projects” Jan. 23, 5 p.m., Arnold Hall Auditorium Art of the Mind Lecture Series: Virginia Postrel, “The Power of Glamour” Jan. 30, 5 p.m., SCAD Museum of Art Theater Sarah Kellner, “From WRIT Student to Content Farm to Digital Editor” Jan. 31, 11 a.m. […]

SCAD and Ivy Hall are proud to host the Ivy Hall Writers Series. Check out who will be visiting SCAD Atlanta this winter: Josh Green, Jan. 16, 6 p.m. Ivy Hall, Atlanta Josh Green’s first book, “Dirtyville Rhapsodies,” was named a “Best Book for the Beach” by Men’s Health magazine, alongside Khaled Hosseini and Stephen […]

Last week was another busy week at SCAD Atlanta. We started with a reading by novelist and Paste editor Charles McNair. Mr. McNair spoke to a group of students, faculty, and staff–including Catherine Ramsdell’s Persuasive Writing class. He also took the time to sign some books and talk with students and faculty after the reading. […]

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