Upcoming SHEDucation Events
NaNo Prep
Come get ready for NaNoWriMo with us! We’ll share tips to help you be your best writer self during novel writing month. All NaNo experience levels are welcome. Let’s get ready to start writing on November 1st!
IP Law for Writers: Trademarks and Contract Approaches
This Class:
Ed Lamoureux is here June 10th from 1-3pm to teach you IP Law for Writers: Trademarks and Contract Approaches.
Learn about trademarks, working with contracts, and what rights you maintain as a creator.
This is the second session of three which will cover vital information on copyright and intellectual property laws for writers in the current digital age. Don’t miss out on these courses which will leave you fully knowledgeable on the sometimes complex laws and regulations surrounding IP of creative material.
Be sure to make all three sessions, if you’re able, to learn the full extent of IP law for writers.
Coming Soon:
June 24th, 1-3pm - Protecting you from infringing: + protecting your work—Webwork, safe harbors, social media
What You’ll Need:
Online material may be reviewed during class, so bringing a device with access to the internet, such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone is recommended.
A pen and notebook or laptop for taking notes.
A Writership or Ticket, so you can register for your spot in this class!
Meet Your SHEDucator:
Edward Lee Lamoureux received a B.A. from CSU, Long Beach (Speech, 1975), an M.A. from WSU, Pullman (Speech Communication, 1980), a Ph.D. from the U of Oregon, Eugene (Rhetoric and Communication, 1985), and a Certificate in Intellectual Property Management from the University of Maryland. He came to Bradley (as Director, Basic Speech) in 1985.
After 37 years at Bradley, first in the Department of Communication and then co-appointed in COM and in the Multimedia Program/Department of Interactive Media, Ed retired from BU May 15, 2023, where he remains Professor Emeritus. At BU, he taught Intellectual Property Law and New Media; Theories, Concepts, and Practices in Interactive Media; Privacy in the Connected US; Basic Speech; Rhetorical Theory, Rhetorical Criticism; Rhetorical Approaches in Sports COM; Rhetoric in Org COM; Blockchain/Cryptocurrency/NFTs; and Entrepreneurship; Western Civilization; and other courses. His research experiences and interests include ethnography/field research, rhetoric, religious communication, conversation, teaching and learning in virtual worlds, and non-linear writing.
His publications include books on IP law, privacy/surveillance, and numerous journal articles and book reviews (primarily about rhetoric and communication). Ed’s creative production includes audio production, web work, machinima in virtual worlds, as well as communication training via digital embellishments.
Lamoureux was on the committee that established the Multimedia Program (now Department of Interactive Media) at Bradley, serving as Interim Director/Director of the Program for 3 years. Lamoureux was the Editor of the Journal of Communication and Religion (Religious Communication Association) for two consecutive 3 year terms, 1998-2003, and serves on its editorial board. He was a member of the President's Committee for Entrepreneurship and Innovation—the co-founders of the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He taught the first online course at Bradley (by more than two years) and taught the first Bradley course(s) in virtual worlds (as Professor Beliveau in Second Life).
He is a singer/songwriter who sometimes appears at local venues. Ed is married (since 1981) to Cheryl; they have 4 adult children (Alexander, Samantha, Kate, and Nicole) and 4 “grands” (4 years and under).
His Fall 2022 Intellectual Property Law in New Media course is available online.
Ed’s website can be found here.
SHEDucation is included with our pay-what-you-can Writerships! If you already have your BackSHED Pass, login to access the interactive calendar and sign up for this session. Tickets are also available for purchase to attend without a writership.
Writing for Narrative Podcasts
Mary O'Reilly is here Friday, April 28th to teach you anything you want to know about writing fiction-based podcasts! Her hour-long class session focuses on explaining how to plot, pace, and execute a consistent story over multiple podcast episodes, as well as how to write with certain voice actors in mind.
If you've ever wanted to tell a narrative story through the podcast format, be sure not to miss this fun and creative class!
Querying
Julie Navickas is here to help you in approaching literary agents! She will teach you how to craft an expert query letter, write a book blurb that shines, and create a pitch that will equip you for submitting your work to agents. Whether you’re ready to submit a query now, think you may want to look for an agent in the future, or just want to know what querying is about, this class is for you!
Querying Part 1
Julie Navickas is here to help you in approaching literary agents! In part one of her querying class, she will be teaching you how to craft an expert query letter, write a book blurb that shines, and create a pitch that will equip you for submitting your work to agents. This session will conclude with an assignment to draft a query letter to bring in for review in session two.
Worldbuilding Part 2
Join us for the second and final session of Zeke Jarvis’s worldbuilding workshops. In this second part, he will be discussing how to expertly craft a rich and detailed, believable world in speculative fiction that will awe readers and add depth and dimension to your story. It is highly recommended you attend part one of this class to have full understanding and information for part two.
Worldbuilding Part 1
Zeke Jarvis is bringing worldbuilding for speculative fiction to a new level! In the first session of this two-part workshop, he will be discussing the ethics of worldbuilding: how to craft worlds consciously and mindfully, avoiding negative parallels to real world cultures, and more.