Writer's Fair 2014

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$909
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2014
End Date
April 2014
Counties Affected
Carver
Carver
Project Overview
Authors will speak about what writers can do to help their own writing, and what an editor does to help the writer come out with a better product. Attendees will become familiar with editing terminology and what those fine points can do to improve the quality of writing for ease of reading. Opportunity to have a ten-minute one-on-one session with professional editors.
Project Details
40 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$909
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$909
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those attending will come away with information, inspiration and mechanics to improve their writing skills.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants came away with excellent advice and hand outs to aid in developing their writing abilities. Appreciated most was the availability to have one-on-one critiquing of material with editors.

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200