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The #SHUWPF alumni writer’s retreat begins. Photos from Seton Hill U.

See the full gallery on Posterous While the MFA students are all taking classes for their residency in our Writing Popular Fiction program, alums and graduates from the program return to the campus at Seton Hill University each June to run their own continuing workshop series.  Today they descended on campus...they're an awesome, lively bunch -- here are a few shots from their arrival. Their "In Your Write Mind" workshop is an annual treat.  This Friday they're co-hosting the launch party for Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction, a book that features instructional advice on the craft…
June 23, 2011Posted inAmbulations
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Many Genres Book Signing Friday 6/23 7-9pm at Seton Hill U.

The new instructional guide for writers that I co-edited, Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction will have a massive book signing at Seton Hill University -- a great opportunity for people in the area to not only buy the book, but get it signed by the many contributors in attendance. The launch will be part of a wine reception and book signing by Writing Popular Fiction alumni at the college. The event runs this Friday (6/23) from 7-9pm in the McKenna Center (look for the gymnasium) on the Seton Hill University campus on the hilltop in Greensburg,…
June 23, 2011Posted inArnzen News7 Comments
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Photos from first thesis presentations at SHU’s Writing Popular Fiction residency #SHUWPF

Here are some shots from Genevieve Eldredge, Elle Stone, and Martina Tate's thesis defenses in Seton Hill's Writing Popular Fiction program last night. In our program, students write and revise a novel over two years, workign one-on-one with two different "mentors" (aka advisors) and a mix of critique groups online all the way...culminating in a reading and defense in their final residency.  They talk about their writing process, and answer questions from an audience of peers and teachers about their choices and career plans.  Congrats to everyone for prenting their completed novels -- and best wishes in acquiring a publisher!…
June 23, 2011Posted inAmbulations