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Portland State University's Center for Excellence in Writing is now accepting applications for its December and January workshops "Beginning Freelance Writing for Magazines and Newspapers" and "Better Your Writing and Boost Your Bank Account." The workshops are conducted by local authors and professionals in the field of publishing and are open to the public. Preregistration is required; for more information or to register contact Sydney Thompson at 503-725-9422 or sydney@pdx.edu. For a complete list of upcoming workshops visit www.english.pdx.edu/cew.

Saturday, December 4, 2004, 12 - 3 p.m. (PSU Neuberger Hall, Room 407, 724 S.W. Harrison)
"Beginning Freelance Writing for Magazines and Newspapers" is taught by Liz Nakazawa who has been freelancing since 1984 and has published over 90 articles on diverse subjects such as food, gardening, education, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Her articles have appeared in The Oregonian, Oregon Business Magazine, PSU Alumni Magazine, Psychology Today, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Horizon Air and Northwest Travel Magazine. The workshop is designed for beginners interested in journalistic, non-fiction article writing who want to learn how to develop ideas for feature articles for magazines and newspapers. The workshop includes several in-class exercises and will explore the process of writing query letters to editors, researching, interviewing, and writing and editing final articles. Cost is $50.

Thursday, January 22, 2005, 12 - 3:30 p.m. (PSU Neuberger Hall, Room 407, 724 S.W. Harrison)
"Better Your Writing and Boost Your Bank Account" is taught by Polly Campbell who has been a freelance writer for 12 years. Half-ton pumpkins, environmentally conscious entrepreneurs and jail-bound embezzlers are a few of the subjects Campbell has written about. She is a frequent contributor to The Oregonian and her work has also appeared in Family Circle, The Writer, VIA, American Profile, Pages, Arthritis Today and other consumer and trade publications. This workshop provides an understanding of the basics of the freelance business and how to hone writing skills and captivate editors and readers. The workshop also provides time-management techniques, market study guidelines, tips on query creation and a discussion on article development and the elements of good writing. Cost is $50.

Source:
Sydney Thompson (503-725-9422)
Center for Excellence in Writing