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 In the
fall of 2003, with the significant help of many friends, I was able to plan,
create, and launch The
Writer's Loft, a low-residency certificate in creative writing at Middle
Tennessee State University. The Loft is structured as a three semester,
stand-alone program for the nontraditional student who wishes to develop as a
writer, but is not interested, or cannot attend a traditional degreed writing
program. Each student successfully completing three semesters of work at The
Writer’s Loft will receive an impressive certificate of completion and will be
able to list the program completion on resumes or curriculum vitas. I managed and directed a
team of as many as eight mentors (professors) in four states. This program
required me to build and maintain strong relationships with area writers,
editors, literary agents, bookstore/library personnel as I planned the program's
orientation weekend (semester kick off event),
created and implemented panel discussions/public readings each year, and organized and
implemented other features.
Additional Highlights
 | Edited and produced the Fall 03, Spring 04, Fall 04, Summer
05, and Summer 06 issues of The
Trunk, the official journal for The Writer's Loft. |
| January 2006, I traveled to Paris, the result of which
being a column in the March 14 issue of The Record, entitled Ruminations
along rue de la Bucherie on The Writer’s Loft. In addition, I communicated
with Shakespeare and Company booksellers about making The Trunk available to
its patrons starting with the Fall 2004 issue. |
| In July of 2005, I created a week-long summer writing
sabbatical at MTSU. Student received a dorm room, the use of campus
recreation facilities, and access to the campus library, as well as a free
visit to the campus bookstore for writing supplies. |
| Nominated for the Association of Writers & Writing
Programs (AWP) George Garrett Award for Outstanding Service in Literature
for the creation of the Writer's Loft certificate in creative writing
program at MTSU. Will remain in consideration until the spring of 2008. |
Available Loft Literature (from the
archives)
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