[272] Passion For Self-Expression Focus Of 'MTSU On the Record'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 20, 2011
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081, or WMOT-FM, 615-898-2800

PASSION FOR SELF-EXPRESSION FOCUS OF ‘MTSU ON THE RECORD’
‘The Writer’s Loft’ Enables Budding Scribes, Promotes Mentorship, Creativity

(MURFREESBORO) – Anyone who has ever wanted to write the Great American Novel—or poem, short story or nonfiction book—can gain insight and perspective in The Writer’s Loft, the topic of discussion of “MTSU on the Record” at 8 a.m. this Sunday, Jan. 23, with host Gina Logue on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).
Dr. Rami Shapiro, director of The Writer’s Loft and adjunct professor of religious studies at MTSU, will talk about the non-residency creative writing program in which students work one-on-one with mentors to hone their skills. Students also learn how to get their works published and how to use social media to their best advantage.
Shapiro is the author of more than 20 books on religion and spirituality and writes a regular column for “Spirituality and Health” magazine. He also blogs regularly at rabbirami.blogspot.com.
To listen to previous programs, go to http://www.mtsu.edu/news/podcast/podcast2010.shtml. For more information about “MTSU on the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.

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