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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008: Frank X. Walker
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008. A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie. Monday, December 1, 2008. Frank X. Walker. Friday's guest lecturer will be Frank X. Walker. Here's a link. To his website. Mr. Walker is the author of four books. Of poems and the winner of a prestigious Lannan Foundation. The Journal of Affrilachian Art and Culture. Here's a link to an interview. DEC 1-5 TO-DO LIST.
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008: September 2008
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008. A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie. Sunday, September 28, 2008. Our latest installment of well-known American poets: Etheridge Knight. Here's a hint: No.) Why not? Monday, September 22, 2008. Let us proceed to give this question a little consideration.". What a Poem Really Is. Lordy, Lordy, Here Comes Gertie. Poems That Dont Make Sense. To repeat: you ...
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008: More Prompts: da Vinci Style
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008. A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie. Wednesday, October 8, 2008. More Prompts: da Vinci Style. 1 Write a poem to, for, or about Leonardo. Be sure to click the link: he had a pretty madcap, zany life.). 2 No, not that Leonardo. Well, come to think of it, why not? Write a poem to, for, or about. 3 Write a poem that has a flying machine in it. THE COLLECTE...
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008: Kenyon Review Contest
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008. A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie. Monday, November 24, 2008. Sophomores and Juniors: Click here. To enter a poem in the prestigious Kenyon Review contest. Do it today. Submit a poem you haven't submitted elsewhere, as there's a chance it will be published in the Kenyon Review and that's a pretty big deal. Hence, no simultaneous submissions. THE WORLD...
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008: Poetry Daily!
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008. A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie. Monday, November 3, 2008. Winter Trees Cough Like Old Men. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Writing is not a subject matter. Writing is an act of connection. Good writing is good thinking. Click here for ten ways to make your poem something altogether different! DEC 1-5 TO-DO LIST. Wed: Final Critique Packet.
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008: December 2008
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ASFA Poetry Workshop - Fall 2008. A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie. Monday, December 1, 2008. Frank X. Walker. Friday's guest lecturer will be Frank X. Walker. Here's a link. To his website. Mr. Walker is the author of four books. Of poems and the winner of a prestigious Lannan Foundation. The Journal of Affrilachian Art and Culture. Here's a link to an interview. DEC 1-5 TO-DO LIST.
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ASFA Nonfiction Workshop - Fall 2008: I Don't Know Who Came Up with the Toolbelt Idea, but...
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ASFA Nonfiction Workshop - Fall 2008. Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon. Tuesday, August 26, 2008. I Don't Know Who Came Up with the Toolbelt Idea, but. He was basically a genius. Upon further review, I'm loving the metaphor. I'd like to tweak it a little, though:. Still three belts but I'm changing the names. Journalis. All adjectives and, therefore, fruitfully more vague. The Narrative Tool Belt. For a quick rundown/refresher. If you're writing a straight news article for the fron...
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ASFA Nonfiction Workshop - Fall 2008: DFW: Commencement High Notes
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ASFA Nonfiction Workshop - Fall 2008. Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon. Tuesday, September 16, 2008. DFW: Commencement High Notes. Okay, I've re-read the DFW Kenyon commencement, and now I really think you all need to read it. Not only does it speak to the art of being human, it is the road map to being a writer. In an effort to entice you to read the thing in its entirety, here are just a few highlights:. On Being Just a Little Less Arrogant:. On Not Being Totally Hosed:. So, yeah...
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ASFA Nonfiction Workshop - Fall 2008: November 2008
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ASFA Nonfiction Workshop - Fall 2008. Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon. Monday, November 17, 2008. In 1000 to 1500 words (ballpark), profile your randomly selected CW junior. Actress Kristin Scott Thomas. In the Washington Post Style section. High school football player Shayne Skov. The trick is to find the human interest angle. Write for a non-ASFA, non-Birmingham audience. 1 Sit down and talk with your partner at least twice. 2 Converse, don't survey. Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
