Writers 50 or Better Creative Writing Conference
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2012
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Bring your life experience to the page by spending the weekend learning the art of poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction from award-winning literary artists. Learn how to write creatively about important events in your life, and how to create poetry and fiction inspired by your life experiences. Max. capacity of 120 writers; keynote videotaped for web audience; 13 classes; 1 writers’ panel.
Project Details
115
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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
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)
91% gained a greater understanding of the craft of writing. 85% said the conference helped them identify their next steps as writers. 93% felt part of a writing community after attending.
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
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