Sep
20
DOCUMENT deadline approaches!
September 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment
DOCUMENT is looking for fiction and nonfiction pieces to publish in their 7th Volume. Submitted work will also be considered for nomination to the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Intro Journals Project. The winners will be submitted in the following literary journals: Hayden’s Ferry Review, Mid-American Review, Colorado Review, Puerto del Sol, Iron […]
Sep
19
Saints and Sinners Fiction Contest 2016
September 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Saints and Sinners LGBT Literary Festival’s 2016 Fiction Contest is now open for submissions until Oct. 1. The Grand Prize consists of $500, complementary registration to Saints and Sinners 2016, a VIP pass to the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, publication in New Fiction from the Festival, and an invitation to read at the book […]
Aug
10
SCAD Atlanta Accolades
August 10, 2015 | Leave a Comment
M.F.A. student Dana Hortman taught two sections of Writing for New Media at SCAD Atlanta’s Summer Seminars. Dana’s students had a great time learning how to create interactive games and stories using Twine. Dana will continue working with high school students this fall when her internship with the Marble Collection begins. SCAD Atlanta professor Jamie […]
Jul
21
SCAD Atlanta Accolades and Updates
July 21, 2015 | Leave a Comment
M.F.A. alum Nikki Igbo has been writing regularly for Radiant Health Magazine and recently interviewed Orange is the New Black star Uzo Aduba. Nikki is also going to be one of the writers featured at the 2015 Letters Festival. Other authors will include Amelia Gray, Khadijah Queen, Dorthea Laskey, and Laura Theobald. The Letters Festival includes […]
Jun
5
Summer Internship Update
June 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment
While some of us are enjoying a little quiet time in between quarters, many of SCAD Atlanta’s writing students have already jumped into their summer internships. Kristofer Seppala and Scott Russell are both interning at Paste, and even though their internships just started, both of them have already amassed a sizable number of clips. Check […]
May
12
Recapping Week 7
May 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment
SCAD Atlanta’s writing program had a great seventh week of the quarter. On Monday, award-winning YA author Cinda Williams Chima spoke with students about creating memorable characters. Later in the day, she gave a lecture on worldbuilding at SCADShow. Chima is the author of two bestselling high fantasy series: The Heir Chronicles and the Seven […]
Mar
28
Spring Writing Events at SCAD Atlanta
March 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Lots of wonderful events scheduled for the spring! April 2nd Erik Larson Reading 7:00 SCADShow (with A Cappella Books) April 6th Alumni Panel 6:00 Ivy Hall April 28th Man Martin Student Workshop 2:00 Ivy Hall Man Martin Reading 6:30 Ivy Hall May 4th Cinda Williams Chima Student Workshop 3:30 Ivy Hall […]
Feb
28
Spring Fiction Workshop: Register Now
February 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Feb
21
Call for Submissions
February 21, 2015 | Leave a Comment
J Journal: New Writing on Justice seeks submissions. Now in its eighth year, J publishes creative writing with a justice theme, its most powerful pieces approaching justice tangentially rather than directly. J Journal has received strong notices in review sites and a Pushcart Prize for fiction. Send previously unpublished literary fiction, poetry, memoir or personal […]
Feb
12
Congratulations to the Connector Staff
February 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment
The Georgia College Press Association held its annual conference in Athens, GA on Saturday, February 7th. The SCAD Atlanta students who attended not only had a great time but were recognized for their outstanding work: Best Photograph: News, First place, Nancy Juarez (“Generate 2014: Designing in a day,” Oct. 6, 2014) Best Column: First place, […]