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(10 sessions) Earn Three Credits in Two Weeks This Summer Hofstra University’s two-week Summer Writers Program offers classes that may be taken on a credit (for both undergraduate and graduate Short Fiction Writing Writing for Children Screenwriting students) or non-credit basis. Reed Farrel Coleman Brian Heinz Paul Zimmerman Led by master writers, the Summer Writers Program operates on the principle that true CRWR 136A | CRWR 136AC | CRWR 286 CRWR 136B | CRWR 136BC | CRWR 287 CRWR 136D | CRWR 136DC | CRWR 289 writing talent can be developed, nurtured and Character and plot are inherently intertwined; it is Writing for children today is a demanding task of Explore the process of writing a screenplay encouraged by writer-in-residence mentors. often said that character IS plot. In this short fiction literary skill and creativity. Children’s books have a from the initial inspiration to the final draft. Through instruction, discussion, criticism and free workshop, character is closely examined in order to lion’s share of the market, covering a wide array of Examine the elements of successful screenplays: exchange among the program members, writers better understand story, focusing particularly on age groups and genres, each with particular effective story structures, vibrant characters, begin to find their voice and their style. The how a character’s need or desire is the driving constraints. A fine children’s book makes dramatic sharp dialogue, compelling beginnings and program provides group and individual sessions engine of the narrative. Other key components of use of language and has an emotional impact on persuasive climaxes. Watch and analyze movies for each writer. fiction, including structure, dialogue, style, the reader. This workshop explores plot, voice, to see what works and what doesn’t. Students’ language and theme, are also explored as we characterization, setting, dialogue, physical and story concepts are discussed, outlines are The Summer Writers Program includes guest create new short stories, or revise old ones. The contextual frameworks, conflict, sensory detail, constructed, and screenplays are written. Overall, speakers. Over the years some of these have been class is conducted in the classic workshop manner, genres, figurative language, and the use of this class emphasizes developing the tools authors such as Oscar Hijuelos, Robert Olen where the writer is offered a thorough but always verse and prose. Participants also examine the necessary to most effectively craft rough ideas Butler (both Pulitzer Prize winners), Maurice constructive, always supportive discussion of her submission process, work habits, and the business into polished works. Sendak, Cynthia Ozick, Nora Sayre, and Denise or his work. Besides in-class exercises, reading side of writing and agents, plus an overview of the Levertov. Often agents, editors and publishers and discussing illuminative published stories serves publishing process. Come ready to read, write Paul Zimmerman currently make presentations during the program, and to add to the student’s understanding of craft. and play with words. teaches creative writing at authors and students read from published work A writer’s life can be a solitary one, but by Hofstra University and NYC’s and works in progress. These presentations offer participating in a writing workshop, an author can Brian Heinz is a critically Gotham Writers’ Workshop. He additional opportunities to meet informally with be both fueled and grounded by helpful feedback. acclaimed writer of nonfiction wrote the screenplay for A participants and master writers. and fiction, in both prose and Modern Affair (Audience Award Hofstra University is located on , Reed Farrel Coleman has been verse. His picture book The winner at the Long Island Film 25 miles east of Manhattan. New York City called a “hard-boiled poet” by Monsters’ Test was a CBC/IRA Festival). As well as spending several years as destinations are readily accessible by train NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and Children’s Choice. The Wolves writer-in-residence for Tribe Pictures, he has (35-minute train ride) or car. For further the “noir poet laureate” by was an Editor’s Choice and written screenplays for many other production information, contact Professor Richard Pioreck The Huffington Post. He has received rave reviews from Kirkus, which called it, companies, and is a contributor to Gotham’s book in the Department of English at published 17 novels. Mr. Coleman “an exquisite story of the wild,” while Booklist said Writing Movies (Bloomsbury Press). As a [email protected] or 516-463-5454. is a three-time recipient of the it “rings with deep understanding and reverence playwright, he is a grant winner from the New York Shamus Award for Best Detective Novel of the Year for the natural world.” Nanuk: Lord of the Ice won Public Theater. His play Pigs and Bugs has been Program Highlights: and is a two-time Edgar® Award nominee. He has a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators, and produced by the Echo Theater Company in Los • Group and individual sessions included in each also won the Macavity, Anthony and Barry Awards. Butternut Hollow Pond was named Outstanding Angeles and the Phantom Theater in Vermont. His class, which total 40 contact hours in a genuine He was co-editor of the poetry journals Poetry Children’s Science Trade Book by the IRA/CBC plays Reno and The Founder have been seen in classroom environment. Bone and The Lineup, and editor of the short story and the National Science Teachers Association. New York City and Los Angeles, and at colleges • Opportunity to earn three credits in two weeks. anthology Hard Boiled . His short fiction He is a member of the Society for Children’s and performance spaces nationwide. His fiction • Author, editor and publishing executive has appeared in The Long Island Quarterly, Wall Book Writers and Illustrators and a co-chair of recently appeared in the journal Confrontation. readings and presentations. Street Noir, The Darker Mask, Brooklyn Noir 3, the Long Island Children’s Writers and Illustrators since 1992. An award-winning educator, he • Participate in group readings. and other publications. He is the former executive For more information about this program, • Read works to an audience. vice president of Mystery Writers of America. is a popular presenter at schools, libraries and contact Professor Richard Pioreck • Writers-in-residence available for informal The New York Times said of his latest novel, professional conferences. in the Department of English discussions. Gun Church, that “his narrative voice shows his at [email protected] • Lodging in residence halls can be arranged. character’s earned redemption.” or 516-463-5454.