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THE WRITER’S INSTITUTE

PHO117 Art in the Palm of your Hands ENG253 Creative Writing Workshop
4 sessions, 12 hours 8 sessions, 16 hours
Create incredible works of art - straight from your mobile phone! In this eight-week course, participants will explore the origins,
In this class, students will learn how to make the most of the function and format of storytelling. Elements such as plot
camera that comes with their smartphone, as well as some of structure, character development, and conflict and resolution
the specialized camera apps available for your model! First, learn will be discussed in an open environment with in-class exercises
to use apps to edit your shots and bring out the best qualities and group participation. The course will conclude with a brief
of each image. Then, learn how to create artistic images from discussion of the writer’s market, and the opportunity for
your photos, like watercolors, oil paintings, black and white, and participants to have a sample of their personal project critiqued
stylized images. No painting or drawing ability is needed. Any by the group.
type of phone camera is suitable for this class. There will be free Instructor: Jason (J.P.) Sloan
apps and some purchased apps that you will need to download
either to your phone or tablet for further editing. iPads and other 5-Digit Number: 19281
tablets are encouraged! Tue, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 1/21 – 3/10
Location: Student Center/H202
Instructor: Carolyn Miller
Tuition: $50 | Fee: $129 | Total: $179 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
5-Digit Number: 19270
Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2/22 – 3/14 ENG218 Beginner’s Guide to Freelance Writing
Location: Braddock Hall/B105 3 sessions, 6 hours
Fee: $119
Take your writing to the next level. This class will show you how
to get started as a freelance writer taking on web and magazine
PHO115 Natural Light Portraits articles, press releases, advertising copy and more. Find out how
1 session, 4 hours
to identify the clients who need writers and approach them
Working with available, “natural” light, we’ll learn how to take in a way that will increase your chances. Learn the differences
compelling portraits. Class topics will include finding great between articles, press releases and advertisements and which
locations, understanding and working with available light, type best fits your writing styles. Learn tips to get editors to
choosing the right background, simple posing techniques, come to you with work and increase the number of projects you
composition, and choosing a lens and setting your camera. All get. This is a great way to practice your writing and possibly get
cameras are suitable, as much of what we discuss is as relevant to published.
your camera phone as it is to a DSLR. Instructor: James Rada
Instructor: Robert Sullivan
5-Digit Number: 19285
5-Digit Number: 19268 Mon, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., 1/27 – 2/10
Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 5/2 Location: Conference Center/E106
Location: Braddock Hall/B105 Tuition: $20 | Fee: $49 | Total: $69 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
Tuition: $10 | Fee: $59 | Total: $69 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ENG236 Writing Your Short Story or Novel
8 sessions, 16 hours
Learn the elements of storytelling and how they work together to
form a cohesive, well-written and meaningful story. Each session
will analyze samples of one of a group of elements to determine
their individual purposes and their relationship to the story.
Instructor: Judy Kelly
5-Digit Number: 19427
Wed, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 2/5 – 3/25
Location: Student Center/H260
Tuition: $50 | Fee: $129 | Total: $179 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only

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