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2012 Beginning Writers Workshop

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

“PLANNING PLOT LINES”

Thursday, April 19

Been there-done that.  What’s new? Author Aileen Baron  explains her creative process, how she determines what comes first, how to end and everything in between. As a professor of Anthropology at Cal State Fullerton, her field work took her all over the world. Her books reflect that experience.  She has just published her third book in her Archaeological Mystery series.

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“CREATING CHARACTERS”

Thursday, May 24

Recurring – yes or no. Interesting, weird vs. quirky. You will be entertained as well as informed by this delightful presentation from  Robert Sassone, who received his doctorate in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford, and has taught courses in academic writing and literature.

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“FINDING AN AGENT”

Thursday, June 21

Handling rejection and “if at first you don’t succeed….”will be discussed  in depth with examples of what to expect when you are hoping for the best.   From experiences as  a would-be actress, tour guide, graphic artist, and newspaper reporter to award-winning  author, Jeri Westerson  knows first-hand the long and sometimes agonizing process of finding that light at the end of the tunnel .

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Time:  7:00 – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa
Cost:  $25 per workshop/$65 for all 3
Book sales and signing provided by Mystery Ink Book Store
Light refreshments

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Multiple Workshop Payment & Registration (all via PayPal)

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2011 “My Favorite Book” Essay Contest Winners

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Out of 198 entires, we selected the 4 winners featured above. From left to right is Arielle Esparza, Victoria Madrid, Kinani Asuega, and Jocelyn Vidal. They are holding the posters they picked as their favorites from all the posters created by OCC architectural students. Visit our Essay Contest Winners’ page to see the essays and learn more about the Foundation’s partnership with the Orange Coast College architectual department.