Career Development Grant
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
My goals for the East Coast Book Tour include the following: Give four literary readings of original work from my book Home Studies in New York, New York and Philadelphia, Ardmore, and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Broaden my network of readers, supporters, and fellow writers in New York and Pennsylvania. Increase familiarity with my work and raise the profile of Home Studies in this region. Increase book sales of Home Studies. Gain proficiency at setting up and promoting literary performances at new venues. Increase my proficiency at blending planning with improvisation, as required, on a book tour. Gain increased flexibility and skill as a reader and performer. Gain an increased sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment as a touring writer. My evaluation plan involves gathering both quantitative and qualitative data in order to measure outcomes. Quantitative measures: Measurable increase in literary connections (for example, via Facebook and LinkedIn) of at least 15 individuals. Measurable increase in Home Studies book sales of at least 30 books. Qualitative measures: Positive written and/or verbal feedback from event organizers at all or most of the venues in which I performed. Positive written and/or feedback from audience members at all or most of the venues in which I performed. My own reflective writing, describing how I have grown as a performer and organizer through this book tour.
Gave three literary readings of original work from my book Home Studies in New York, New York and Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Facilitated three class sessions, including reading of original work, writing activities and Q and A, at a high school (my alma mater) in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Broadened my network of readers, supporters, and fellow writers in New York and Pennsylvania, including an increase in Facebook and LinkedIn connections. Increased familiarity with my work and raise the profile of Home Studies in this region, including publication of an interview with me on the Philadelphia Magazine website. Increased book sales of Home Studies, with 20 books sold as a direct result of this book tour. Gained proficiency at setting up and promoting literary performances at new venues. Increased my proficiency at blending planning with improvisation, as required, on a book tour. Gained increased flexibility and skill as a reader and performer. Gained an increased sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment as a touring writer.
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