On November 15, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, welcomed guest author Elizabeth Hand to read from her latest novel, “A Haunting on the Hill.” Hand is the author of 20 multiple-award-winning novels, five collections of short fiction and essays and numerous media tie-in…
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Fall Fiction Contest
The 9th annual Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Fall Fiction Contest brought writers from across the country together for a chance to win a scholarship to SNHU and publication in The Penmen Review. After receiving more than 700 submissions, a panel of creative writing experts considered several factors during their…
Word for Word, Featuring Special Guest Morgan Talty
On October 11, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, kicked off its 2023-24 season with special guest author, Morgan Talty, a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation who lives in Levant, Maine. Talty is the author of the critically acclaimed story collection “Night of…
6 Creative Writing Graduates Discuss Their Next Chapters
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, held its final event of the season, where we spotlighted six recent graduates of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing programs. Because of the…
Indie Publishing Experts Offer Advice on Successful Book Promotion
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, convened a panel of indie-publishing experts to explore nontraditional paths to publication. Hosts Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover, the associate deans of SNHU’s online creative writing programs, welcomed three distinguished panelists: Gavin Grant, Michael…
Indie Publishing Experts Discuss Costs and Scams for Authors to Consider
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, convened a panel of indie-publishing experts to explore nontraditional paths to publication. Hosts Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover, the associate deans of SNHU’s online creative writing programs, welcomed three distinguished panelists: Gavin Grant, Michael…
Word for Word, Featuring Special Guests Gavin Grant, Michael La Ronn, and Terry Maggert
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, convened a panel of indie-publishing experts to explore nontraditional paths to publication. Hosts Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover, the associate deans of SNHU’s online creative writing programs, welcomed three distinguished panelists: Gavin Grant, Michael…
Screenwriter Ed Solomon Discusses Overcoming Writer’s Block
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, was thrilled to have Ed Solomon for an evening to discuss the art and craft of screenwriting. Ed began his career in college as a joke writer and stand-up comedian. He soon went on…
Ed Solomon Shares Insights on Developing as a Screenwriter
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, was thrilled to have Ed Solomon for an evening to discuss the art and craft of screenwriting. Ed began his career in college as a joke writer and stand-up comedian. He soon went on…
Word for Word, Featuring Special Guest Ed Solomon
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Word for Word, Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) online literary series, was thrilled to have Ed Solomon for an evening to discuss the art and craft of screenwriting. Ed began his career in college as a joke writer and stand-up comedian. He soon went on…