Writers' Path to Publishing

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,341
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2018
End Date
February 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Otter Tail
Otter Tail
Project Overview

The Writer's Path to Publishing was a half day series of events for writers that took place at the Roosevelt Education Center in Fergus Falls. The day included a writing workshop, regional author panel, publishing panel and one-one one career consultations, followed by an open mic session where writers could share their work.

Project Details

53 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,341
Other Funds Leveraged
$4,993
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

90% of attendees will learn more information about the path to publishing. 90% of attendees will learn new writing techniques. 60% of attendees will make new connections with attendees or panelists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

97% of respondents reported learning new information about the path to publishing. 91% of those attending the writing workshop reported that they learned new writing skills. 71% of the respondents reported making new connections in the writing community.

Source of Additional Funds

Fergus Falls Public Library staff and volunteers, Springboard for the Arts administration, Fergus Falls Community Education, Lake Region Arts Council, Victor Lundeen Company, Fergus Falls Writers' Group

Project Manager
First Name
Gerri
Last Name
Moeller
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
gmoeller@vikinglibrarysystem.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200