Winter 2007 Workshops at Writers & Books

Journalism

Everyone a Critic: Writing the Movie Review

• WA7-J01
• 4 Thursdays, 7–9 p.m.
• January 18 through February 8
• $79 W&B members / $85 general public / Limit 12
• Instructor: Jack Garner

Everyone loves movies, and everyone has hated a few of them. What do movie critics look for on the big screen? Why do they seem to notice things that most of us miss? Does writing reviews change forever the way you see movies? Jack Garner, nationally syndicated film critic for Gannett News Service, will guide you into the exciting world of movie reviews. He’ll help you to train your critical eye and think about issues of fairness, judgment, and quality. He’ll relate numerous tricks of the trade. You will attend a movie on your own time, then write a review under Jack’s guidance, and share it with the class.

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Cash from Your Vacation

• WA7-J02
• 3 Wednesdays, 7–9 PM
• April 11 through April 25
• $56 W&B members/$59 general public.
• Instructor: Carol Sauka

Glamorous vacations aren't just for travel writers. Mix writing with pleasure and turn your next trip into a money making venture. Learn to find the perfect holiday location, research salable topics, plan for tax deductions, find paid speaking engagements, and publish extensively—all for extra jingle in your pocket. Handouts, workbook exercises, and voluntary homework add value to the class. Instructor’s workbook will be sold at the first meeting of the class for $5.

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