Kitchigami Reads/Kitchigami Writes: Jess Lourey-Writers' Workshop
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,544
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Project Overview
Jess Lourey, author/professor, presented a writing workshop that provided a step by step "how to" based on her experience and she included examples and provided practice exercises all within the workshop. She also included information and options on publicizing one's work. Handouts were given to participants.
Project Details
Dates(s) of Program and Attendance: Brainerd, 3/10/12, 24; Bemidji, 3/3/12, 25; Crosslake, 3/6/12, 4; Longville, 3/8/12, 8; Park Rapids, 3/7/12, 15; Pine River, 3/3/12, 9; Wadena, 3/4/12, 25; Walker, 3/2/12, 13
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,544
Other Funds Leveraged
$600
Direct expenses
$4,144
Administration costs
$90
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Participants will experience an increase in knowledge
2. Local writers will, for workshop events, experience an increase in skill or attitude to their ability as writers.
Measurable Outcome(s)
96% of participants found this writers' workshop to have met their expectations, and 74% felt it was meaningful for all ages. 92% found it to be an enjoyable learning experience and 95% found that the presentation enhanced their knowledge of writing and publishing a book.
Source of Additional Funds
Kitchigami Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474
Phone
(218)587-2171
Email
mfridge@tds.net
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