Local Author Fair Workshops Presented by The Loft Literary Center
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,896
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
January 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Project Overview
Join local authors and publishers for Dakota County Library's first annual Local Author Fair. David Housewright, award-winning mystery author, will be the keynote speaker and The Loft Literary Center will present workshops to help you learn The Nuts & Bolts of Picture Book Writing and Tips for Publication. Local adult, teen and children's authors will be on hand to sell and sign their books and visitors can enter a drawing for free books. Light refreshments will be provided.
Project Details
200
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,896
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,896
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Local authors and unpublished, aspiring authors will get brief insights into writing and publishing.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Excellent attendance for the two Loft workshops that were part of our Local Author Fair. The first was standing room only; the second about 2/3 full. Attendees found the information extremely useful. Presenters were honest and helpful in answering questions from the audience.
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
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