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Children’s Book, Little Özil, Addresses Muslim Discrimination

August 27, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Poetry, children's book, writing, Muslim

The words stung Lewis J. Beilman III, like a soccer ball flush to the face. Terrorist. Towelhead. Traitor. Beilman was saddened by the verbal vitriol being tossed at the Muslim community. That negativity spurred the 48-year-old Hollywood, Florida native to write Little Özil, a children’s book about an eight-year-old,… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

He Served As Barack Obama’s Inaugural Poet, Now He’s Hosting A Virtual Writing Workshop At MDC

June 16, 2020 Heidi Perez Richard Blanco, poet, writing, Miami Book Fair, workshop, MBF

Cuban American poet Richard Blanco, who served as Barack Obama’s inaugural poet in 2013, will present a five-day virtual writing workshop starting July 27 through Crowdcast. The workshop, Poetry: The Conscious/Subconscious, will teach attendees to use their memories and imagination during the writing process. Blanco, 52, has authored several… Read the rest at our website.

Author Porochista Khakpour will present experimental writing workshop.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Experimental Writing Workshop At Wolfson Campus

April 12, 2019 Natasha Fernandez Wolfson Campus, Miami Book Fair, workshop, writing

Iranian-American author Porochista Khakpour will present a four-day writing workshop entitled Experimental Writing for Non-Experimental Writers at Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E 2nd Ave., on May 8-11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Khakpour, alongside the Miami Book Fair, will teach individuals about success within the literature industry, developing your… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News

Professor Inspires Students With His Writing

February 22, 2019 Heidi Perez North Campus, Professor Spotlight, writing

Writing is second nature to award-winning novelist Preston L. Allen. Allen, an English composition and creative writing professor at North Campus, has written seven books during his 36-year writing career. They have been reviewed in the Chicago Tribune, Miami New Times and The New York Times. “We consider him… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

The Perks Of Having A Blog

January 26, 2018 Claudia Hernandez Mental Health, Internet, writing, blog, blogging

We all have something that has a great significance in our lives. It excites us, scares us and sometimes even intimidates us. This something can either be a talent, a hobby or an interest that becomes a large part of our identity. For me, that something is writing. I… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

What It Means To Write

February 26, 2016 Ruth Gonzalez write, writing

What is writing? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of writing is, “The act or process of one who writes.” Why do people write? It’s a simple question with multiple answers. Everyone writes, be it through an email, blogging, or texting friends. But the true act of writing… Read the rest at our website.

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The Center For Writing And Literature Will Offer Creative Writing Non-Credit Courses

February 12, 2016 Maria Vizcaino Miami Book Fair, creative writing, writing

The Center for Writing and Literature at Miami Dade College, along with the Miami Book Fair International will offer four different creative writing non-credit courses in Spanish and English. Everyone interested is welcome to register on a first-come, first-serve basis. The courses, taught by published authors such as Nikki… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

Express Yourself At First Draft: A Literary Social

March 24, 2015 Brayan Vazquez 0 Comments writing, Books and Books, socializing

The Center for Writing and Literature at Miami Dade College has put together an interesting string of events. First Draft: A Literary Social is a writing event that challenges all writers and readers alike to enjoy an evening sitting over coffee and drinks. Everyone is led through a short… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Center For Writing and Literature to Host The Big Read

February 3, 2015 Janiah Adams 0 Comments Literature, reading, writing

Miami Dade College’s Center for Writing and Literature will host The Big Read from Feb. 5 to March 5 focusing on When The Emperor Was Divine. It is the historical fiction novel written by American author Julie Otsuka about a Japanese American family sent to an internment camp in… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus Serves Artistic Veterans Through MDC Live Arts’ Vet Lab

February 3, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments MDC Live Arts, workshop, veterans, writing

On Jan. 10, veterans were given the opportunity to partake in MDC Live Arts’ Vet Lab, a writing lab program aimed at showcasing the stories of South Florida veterans. The Vet Lab was inspired by Basetrack Live, a multimedia performance based on photographs by journalists embedded in Iraq and… Read the rest at our website.

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