NYU Fashion Writing Class

We all know that New York University has a treasure trove of literally thousands of courses to take both for academic credit and for continuing education, but their fashion writing course is certainly one of the most beneficial for all those budding fashion editors and writers in NYC. Their fashion writing course is offered during the 2009 summer term through the School of Continuing & Professional Studies' department of writing and speech. The five session course is $290 and can be applied toward the NYU journalism certificate and is taught by fashion writer Susanne D'Amato at the Washington Square campus. The course is on Tuesdays from 6:45 PM to 9:05 PM from May 26 to June 23.

NYU's website says, "this course is for those who are so passionate about what to wear that they feel compelled not only to talk about their opinions, but to write them down. We cover the fundamentals of all cultural reporting and writing (observation and description); try on the different forms of fashion writing (preview, review, trend piece and profile, among others) and discuss submission strategies. We also survey the world of fashion magazines--as well as the world of fashion itself. The goal of the course is to begin compiling a fashion writing portfolio." For more information on the program check out NYU's website below.

Fashion Writing Summer 2009 Course

www.scps.nyu.edu/course-detail/X32.9781/20092/fashion-writing

National Writing Project

The National Writing Project is a wonderful resource for educators who teach writing and the techniques that they learn from this program in turn benefit their students. The quote from their website below sums up what they are all about.

"The National Writing Project (NWP) is a professional development network that serves teachers of writing at all grade levels, primary through university and in all subjects. The mission of the NWP is to improve student achievement by improving the teaching of writing and improving learning in the nation’s schools.

National Writing Project
www.nwp.org

Girls Write Now

Girls Write Now is an organization that provides girls with assistance to improve their writing skills as creative wordsmiths. Its a fantastic opportunity for female writers to help mentor high school girls and be a part of shaping future leaders and writers at a critical time in their life. Here is what their website says, "Girls Write Now (GWN) provides a safe and supportive environment where girls can expand their natural writing talents, develop independent creative voices and build confidence in making healthy choices in school, career and life. GWN provides at-risk New York City high school girls with emerging writing talent an opportunity to be custom-matched with a professional woman writer who serves as her personal mentor and writing coach, meeting with her weekly for the duration of an entire school year and for up to four years."

Girls Write Now
http://www.girlswritenow.org

Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 3 of 5 Part Series

Ideas to help earn extra money with skills from your hobby or academic major

In the poor economic climate, many students are scrambling to earn extra cash at every possible chance. Rather than relying solely on a minimum wage, part-time retail or fast food job, look within at your own skills and branch out by freelancing or creating your own mini-business. Here are some lists of academic majors and skills you may have and suggested activities to get your creative juices flowing, who knows one may even become your next pay-check opportunity.

Major: English, Journalism
Skill: Writing

Tutor English
Teach ESL classes
Write articles for your favorite magazine
Write new text for a start-up business’s website and brochures
Edit and proofread existing text for a business’s website and brochures
Become a ghost writer
Transcribe interviews for freelance writers
Start a specialized column or article writing service