Magazine editor is featured speaker at writers workshop

Peoria, Illinois . . . March 21, 2003 . . . The Friends of Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University will sponsor a one-day Writers Workshop on June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Michel Student Center, located at 915 N. Elmwood in Peoria.

The workshop is designed to acquaint current and aspiring writers with the benefits of writing, provide learning and networking opportunities, and raise additional funds for the Library book endowment. Workshop topics will include writing for children, characterization, creative writing, genre writing, non-fiction, historical fiction, poetry, editing, publishing and much more.

Jane Friedman, managing editor of Writer's Digest magazine and executive editor of The Novel Writer, will be the keynote speaker. She will discuss the status of writing, book markets, and future influences and challenges.

The registration fee is $100 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and handouts. The student fee is $80. For more information or to register, call 309 677-2821.