Michael Jackman, Writer

Yay me – a new online publication, Scribblers on the Roof, picked up a jazzy poem I wrote, “New-sach.” Just found out today. “New-sach” is kind of after the style of Harriette Mullen (of her Trimmings period). To riff in her style is not as easy as it looks! That little poem busted my ass [...]

Rest Peacefully, David Kahn, Beloved patriarch of the Kahn family. You became not only a grandfather after I had no grandparents, but like a father-figure to me as well. I will miss you. Because of you, I learned that families can be loving and involved with each other across generations and so much more.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=david-loeb-kahn&pid=135262361

David Loeb [...]

My Writers Workshop Project now has its own site, www.the-wwp.com. I found a nifty WordPress template to use for it, on a new, cheaper Web site host: webhostingpad.com.So check out the WWP and let me know what you think–leave me a comment.
You can have the best design in the world, but ultimately any Web presence [...]

[ November 13, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The Indiana University Southeast English Department invites the public to celebrate the student winners of the 2007-2008 IUS Writing Contest at its Winter Gala, Thursday, November 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Ogle Center’s Second Floor Lobby. The Gala will include an award ceremony, refreshments and an open mic. This year’s writing contest winners are:

Research Paper

First [...]

Column 4 is now up. A More Perfect Fit: Toward a More Perfect MPG Part 2.The journey toward gas savings continues. There are a few missing links and pics in the typo. Hopefully to be fixed in a few days. Enjoy.
I’ve got three columns ready to write – just need time to do it. I’m [...]

Thanks to all who replied to the post, “Seeing too much Red.” I’ve toned it down a notch toward orange. I hope that helps make the site “pop” without causing any migraines. Let me know what you think.

Dear friends – I tried out a new red color for the navigation bar of this site, but my wife thinks it’s horrible. What do you think? Click comment and let me know whether I should change it back. Thanks! – Michael

Great news for writers! August’s Writers Workshop Project meeting will Feature a Presentation by Jessica Goldstein, an Acquisitions Editor for Pearson Education and a Freelance Book Editor. She will discuss:

Publishing Contracts: What’s Negotiable and What’s Not
What Writers Should Know About How Publishers Model Book Finances and Profitability
Books & Acquisitions: How to Work with an Acquisitions [...]

(noun) — a gathering of writers, editors, staff of arts organizations, educators & other creative types at a local watering hole in order to socialize & create community.

Creative Cocktails2 took place at the Brown Hotel South Lobby July 10, 2008, 5:30-7:00 p.m., sponsored by the Writers Workshop Project with grateful support by the Spalding University [...]

I just learned that I’ve been elected to the Executive Committee of the American Jewish Press Association, after having been nominated. I will continue to help the organization grow as well as represent the interests of member freelancers, as I have done this year as chair of the Freelancer Committee.