Summer publishing institute

The University of Denver offers a summer Publishing Institute. Participants can engage an editing workshop, a marketing workshop, special sessions on career development, and a tour of Fulcrum Publishing Inc. For more information visit http://www.du.edu/pi/.

Summer writing festival

The Iowa Summer Writing Festival offers 130 workshops. Writers 21 and over can study June 8-July 25, 2008 at either week-long or weekend workshops. For more information, visit www.uiowa.edu/~iswfest.

Literary festival contest

Submit your poetry and fiction to the 48th Annual Lex Allen Literary Festival Contest by noon on February 15, 2008. Students may submit three poems and/or two short stories. $100 prizes will be awarded in both categories. All entries should include the author’s name, contact information, and the name, city, and state [...]

Summer publishing institute

New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a summer publishing institute for recent graduates wanting to enter the field of publishing. For more information and applications, visit http://www.scps.nyu.edu/areas-of-study/publishing/continuing-education/summer-publishing-institute.html.

Summer writing institute

Earn college credit for working on your novel over the summer. Skidmore College offers a summer writer’s institute June 30-July 25, 2008. Undergraduate course credit is available. Visit http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/writers/index.cfm for more details and application information.

Essay contest

The Mennonite Church USA Historical Committee is sponsoring a history essay contest. The deadline for the John Horsch Mennonite History Essay Contest is June 15, 2008. First place in each category will win $100 plus a one-year subscription to Mennonite Quarterly Review, second place participants will receive $75, and third place participants will [...]

Scholarship for journalism majors

The Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association offers a $1,500 scholarship to print journalist majors who are Pennsylvania residents and junior, senior, or graduate level. Application deadline is April 25, 2008. The application form is posted on the English Department bulletin board, and can be copied for submission.

Poetry Contest

Western Reading Services announces its 2008 Poetry Contest. Poems from public and private learning institutions are desired for In Other Words. A $250 prize will be awarded to the poet whose poem is selected as editor’s choice. The deadline is March 31, 2008. Poets are limited to two poems, with a [...]

Master of arts in teaching program

Drew University offers a one-year master of arts in teaching program. Teaching certificates can be earned in biology, chemistry, English, math, Spanish, and social studies. Visit http://www.drew.edu/grad.aspx for more information.

Dual degree graduate program

Saint Louis University’s Madrid campus offers a dual degree graduate program in English Language and Literature. For more information, visit http://spain.slu.edu/academics/ac_gradcour_ma_eng_adm.html.