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Cardinal Directions will kick off its Spring 2022 schedule with an 8-week series of events aimed at creative writers at Ball State. The topic is “Writers at Work,” focused on understanding the business of publishing. The events are sponsored by the Creative Writing Program<\/a> <\/span>and the Compass Advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a special topics class (ENG 405) taught by Prof. Cathy Day in the English department, but the lecture\/discussion portion of the course will be open to all Ball State students, faculty, and staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All events will take place virtually from 5-6 PM. Register on Zoom at tinyurl.com\/bsuwritersatwork<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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W Jan. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time Management for Writers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Few writers get paid just to write. So how do the rest of us get writing done in the midst of a busy life? Come learn new strategies and share your own methods as well!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers: Cathy Day<\/a> and Silas Hansen<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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W Jan. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduate Degrees for Creative Writers<\/h2>\n

Do you need an MFA in Creative Writing in order to be a writer? What about a PhD? When is the right time to pursue the degree-\u2013right after college or a few years later? Learn the answers to these questions and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers: Lauren Cross<\/a><\/span>, Silas Hansen<\/a><\/span>, and Paige Waters<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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W Jan. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trade, Small Press, and University Press Publishing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Who are the Big Five? What\u2019s the difference between a small press and a university press? What are the pros and cons of publishing with each, and how does one approach each type? Learn all this and more at this session, which will include a fun and illuminating activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers: Cathy Day<\/a><\/span> and Jill Christman<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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W Feb. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submitting to Literary Magazines<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first step in your life as a publishing writer is submitting your stories, poems, and essays to literary magazines and journals. This presentation will show you how to approach the submission process and the pitfalls to avoid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker: Cathy Day<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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M Feb 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Self Publishing<\/h2>\n

In the traditional publishing model, the publisher bears all the costs and risks of publication, but retains most of the profit if the book is successful. In self-publishing, the author bears all the costs and risks, but earns a higher share of the profit per sale. Come learn the pros and cons of publishing work without an intervening gatekeeper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers: Cathy Day<\/a><\/span> and Katy Rank Lev<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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W Feb. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding an Agent and an Audience for Your Book<\/span><\/h2>\n

So you\u2019ve finished writing your book and must send it into the world. Do you need a literary agent? And is it really your job to write the book AND find its audience? The answers to these questions depend on your book and your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers: Angela Jackson-Brown<\/a><\/span> and Sarah Hollowell<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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W Feb. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Artist\u2019s Statement and Applying for Fellowships, Grants, and Residencies<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many writers regularly apply for fellowships, grants, and residencies in order to buy time to work on their projects. An essential element to these applications is \u201dthe artist\u2019s statement\u201d that describes what you write and why.\u00a0 What strategies should you use to frame your creative work for these audiences? Learn how to take a step back to evaluate your work and explain it to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker: Katy Didden<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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W March 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Personal Branding aka There\u2019s No One Like You.<\/span><\/h2>\n

As a writer, it\u2019s important to know how to differentiate yourself from the crowd. What makes you distinctive, and how do you convey that distinctiveness online, on paper, and in person? In this session, you\u2019ll complete a few different writing activities aimed at helping you to find and articulate your \u201cbrand\u201d without feeling like a cow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker: Cathy Day<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Check back on this site to learn more about each event and grab takeaway resources. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you have questions or concerns, contact Prof. Cathy Day at cday@bsu.edu.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you have suggestions or ideas about programming you’d like to either attend or offer, contact Prof. Day.<\/p>\n

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