First Pages Day of Creative Writing

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,733
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
June 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Have you always wanted to write a screenplay, novel, poem, children's book, memoir, or a personal essay but didn't know how to begin? Let accomplished and award-winning writers show you how to get started! Maximum capacity of 120 writers; 1 keynote speaker; 9 workshops.
Project Details
90 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,733
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn new writing skills. Patrons will meet and socialize with others in the writing
community. Patrons will learn about writing resources in the library and in the Twin Cities area.

Measurable Outcome(s)

98% of patrons gained a greater understanding of the craft of writing. 88% identified their next steps as a writer while attending.80% felt more a part of the writing community. Selected comments: "High quality information, speaker expertise & they had wo

Source of Additional Funds

Loft Literary Center

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200