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How the Florida Writers Foundation Supports Literacy

Melody Dean Dimick — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:37:52 GMT

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Illiteracy is a problem that is pervasive in ways that are often forgotten. For writers who make their living in words, a world without written words is difficult to imagine. However, it’s a reality for many. With that in mind, who better to encourage students to read than authors? Melody Dean Dimick, President of the Florida Writers Foundation, discusses literacy in the clip below. “32 million adults are illiterate. 85% of juveniles forced to interact with the court system are illiterate,” says Dimick. This is a statistic that can be changed, if people are willing to take some time to help. There are local organizations in almost every town and city that offer learning tools. Do you know where yours are? The Florida Writers Foundation is doing great work to support literacy through a variety of creative means. One initiative that Dimick is excited about is supporting literacy through spoken word poetry, which encourages students to verbally engage with words that they have written down. What are ways that you can get involved in your community's efforts to end illiteracy? Watch the video below to find out more!

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtheFloridaWritersFoundationSupportsLiteracy.mp4

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How the Florida Writers Foundation Supports Literacy

Melody Dean Dimick — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:02:06 GMT

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Why Are Conferences Important for Writers? - podcast

Barbara Santos — Thu, 11 May 2017 08:18:58 GMT

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Barbara Santos, marketing director for the San Francisco Writer's Conference and published author, talks about the draw of a writer's conference. In this podcast, she lays out the benefits for writers, for goals of publication and creating community.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../BarbaraSantosWhyAreConferencesImportantforWriters.mp3

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Why Are Conferences Important for Writers? - podcast

Barbara Santos — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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Barbara Santos, marketing director for the San Francisco Writer's Conference and published author, talks about the draw of a writer's conference.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../BarbaraSantosWhyAreConferencesImportantforWriters.mp3

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Cross-Platform Opportunities: Prepare to Take Charge - video

Philippa Burgess — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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As an author it's important to take advantage of cross-platform opportunities. Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. says that to do this well, authors must be prepared to get deeply involved in each platform community by attending classes, conferences, events and more.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ATEPhilippaBurgessCrossPlatformOpportunitiesPreparetoTakeCharge.mp4

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Cross-Platform Opportunities: Prepare to Take Charge - podcast

Philippa Burgess — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../PodcastATEPhilippaBurgessCrossPlatformOpportunitiesPreparetoTakeCharge.mp3

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Conference and Classes - video

Cyndi Hughes — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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Cyndi Hughes, past Executive Director of The Writer's League of Texas, discusses why conferences and classes are crucial for writers and what to expect from a good conference. She even offers her recommendations for some great conferences.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../CyndiHughesConferencesandClasses.mp4

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Conference and Classes - podcast

Cyndi Hughes — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Current Revision posted to Workshops by Cyndi Hughes on 1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Workshops

Former Member — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 00:28:41 GMT

Current Revision posted to Workshops by Former Member on 11/12/2016 12:28:41 AM