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by Ex Libris on September 29, 2014

DePaul’s Visiting Writers Program: Julia Fierro and Verónica Gerber

Reading and Master Class with Julia Fierro, Author of Cutting Teeth Reading: Monday, October 6, 6 p.m., 115 Richardson Library Master Class: Monday, October 6, 3 p.m., 3rd floor conference room of Arts & Letters Hall (ALH) Before reading from her debut novel, Cutting Teeth, Julia will be offering a master class and workshop. Students who would like Julia to critique a manuscript may submit up to 15 double-spaced pages to Professor Rebecca Johns-Trissler at rjohnstr@depaul.edu by Thursday, October 2.   Presentation by Verónica Gerber Bicecci, Poet and Visual Artist                      

by Ex Libris on April 12, 2012

TODAY: Master Class and Reading with Eileen Pollack

Please remember today’s Master Class with visiting novelist and essayist Eileen Pollack, who recently won the prestigious Grub Street National Book Prize. Eileen will be reading and discussing work by JENNIFER HOUGHTON, JENCY KANICHIRAYIL and ANGEL WOODS. Copies of their pieces are now available at the third-floor front desk of the English Department. All students are welcome at this event, which takes place TODAY, Thursday, April 12th, from 3:30-5 p.m. in Rosatti Room 300 of the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park. Please plan on being there. Everyone will benefit from hearing the response… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 11, 2012

Student News and a Freelance Job Posting

Today Ex Libris is excited to bring you two Student News announcements: Rhiannon Falzone (MAWP) has had an essay published in The Violet, an online quarterly magazine based in California. Rhiannon’s essay, entitled “Let Her Go,” appears in the spring issue, which has the theme of Rebirth. Rhiannon had previously read parts of “Let Her Go,” on the DePaul Radio Student Writers Series, but had to cut it to 1200 words before sending it to The Violet. “[It] brought out my love of editing,” Rhiannon says, “At first it felt a bit daunting, but I… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 9, 2012

One Book One Chicago Kickoff, EGSA Conference Keynote Speaker Announced, and More

*REMINDER* Today, Monday April 9th, is the last day to drop a class with no penalty. After today, a “W” will appear on your transcripts if you withdraw. *** The deadline for submissions to the April 12th master class with Eileen Pollack has been extended until 9 a.m. TOMORROW, TUESDAY APRIL 10th. This is an exciting opportunity for graduate students in both fiction and creative nonfiction. Pollack is the author of the new novel, Breaking and Entering, which was awarded the 2012 Grub Street National Book Prize and named a New York Times Editor’s Choice… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 29, 2012

Master Class with Eileen Pollack at DePaul, South Africa’s Poet Laureate in Chicago, and More

The MAWP is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for graduate students in both fiction and creative nonfiction to work with visiting writer Eileen Pollack. In addition to her reading on the evening of April 12, Pollack has agreed to conduct a Master Class, in which she will discuss the work of three graduate students in the MAWP.  Anyone may attend the actual class, but the work of only three graduate students will be discussed. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 12, 2012: Master Class with Eileen Pollack 3:30-5:00 Location (on Lincoln Park campus) TBA… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 19, 2011

Dangerous Territory: Reflection on Master Class with William Lychack

By M.A.W.P. student Shane Zimmer Last Thursday I took part in a Master Class with author William Lychack as part of the Visiting Writers Program at DePaul. I was one of three fortunate M.A.W.P. students who had their stories selected for the hour-and-a-half workshop. Along with Javaria Afghani and Amanda Gibson, I had the opportunity to talk shop with the author of The Wasp Eater and The Architect of Flowers. Lychack took time to respond to each of our stories candidly. Though he had comments for each individual piece, he shared one particularly memorable insight… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 11, 2011

Three M.A.W.P. Students Selected for William Lychack Master Class

The M.A.W.P. is delighted to announce that Javaria Afghani, Amanda Gibson and Shane Zimmer have been selected to take a master class with visiting writer William Lychack this week. Congratulations to these three students—and thanks to all those who submitted work. The quality of the entries was strong and the competition was fierce. Please plan on attending this master class, which is open to the public. It’s a great opportunity to get to learn from an accomplished short-writer and novelist, and to get to know the work of your fellow graduate students. Master Class with… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 30, 2011

Master Class and Reading with William Lychack

Thursday, April 14, 2011 Master Class with William Lychack 3:30-5 pm Location (on Lincoln Park campus) TBA Reading by William Lychack 6 pm Richardson Library, room 400 2350 N. Kenmore Free & open to the public The MAWP is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for graduate students to work with visiting writer William Lychack, author of The Architect of Flowers, a new short-story collection that novelist Charles Baxter describes as “an amazing accomplishment, very complex and exceptionally beautiful.” In addition to reading from his work on the evening of April 14, Lychack has agreed… Read Article →

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