Carmela A. Martino

April 16, 2012

In this issue: - Adult "Craft & Critique" Workshop at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook - COD Summer Class - HCA Summer Writing Camps for Girls - Forthcoming publication - Connect with me on Facebook "Craft & Critique" Workshop at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook The next session of my "Craft & Critique" workshop for adults who write for children/teens is scheduled to begin May 8. The class, which is seven weeks long, will be held Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m., May 8-June 26, 2012 (no class May 29). In this session, our focus will be on “voice”—what it is, how to develop it, and how to make it appropriate to your story, whether you’re writing for toddlers or teens. If you're interested, be sure to read the course requirements on the "Writing Classes" page of my website: http://www.carmelamartino.com/events.htm . Enrollment is limited to 10 students, so register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in the class. Please note: if we don't have enough students by May 1, the class may be cancelled for low enrollment. For details, see: http://www.carmelamartino.com/events.htm COD Summer Class I'll be offering the one-day adult workshop, Writing for Children and Young Adults: From Goodnight Moon to Harry Potter at the College of DuPage on Saturday, June 16, 9:00 am--3:00 pm. This class is a one-day introduction to the children’s writing field—from picture books and magazines to teen novels. Learn about the genres of children’s literature, the current marketplace, and how to submit a manuscript.For registration information, see http://www.carmelamartino.com/events.htm . HCA Summer Writing Camps for Girls The Hinsdale Center for the Arts is again hosting my summer writing camps for girls. Girls Write!, for girls entering grades 4-6, will be held July 9 – July 13, 2012, at 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Girls Write ON!, for girls entering grades 6-8, will be held July 30-August 3, 2012, at 9:30 am – noon. See the HCA website for more information: http://www.hinsdalearts.org/?page_id=1011 Forthcoming publication I'm pleased to announce that I recently sold a poem that will appear in a new anthology to be published this summer. More details to follow. Just thought I'd share this bit of news that is especially timely, since April is National Poetry Month! Connect with me on Facebook If you'd like to see more timely updates on what I'm doing, feel free to friend me on Facebook. If I don't know you personally, please mention in your friend request that you subscribe to my e-newsletter. (I don't friend just anyone.) You can find my Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/carmelamartino Happy National Poetry Month! Carmela Carmela Martino www.carmelamartino.com www.TeachingAuthors.com