Emsperiment began as a class assignment at UNC. It became a snapshot of my life as I tackled new things: running, mom life and writing.
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Managing my expectations
I came off my five-day writing residency at the Weymouth Center for Arts and Humanities full of hope. I was in that creative head space and it was amazing. I was convinced I would have a draft of book two completed by June 11. Well, June 11 came and went, and that draft did not … Continue reading Managing my expectations
Tech fail kinda day
Today I ran through the new neighborhood. My objective: Scope out a 10-mile loop for my upcoming shadow Tar Heel 10-Miler. Sounds good, right? (Unless you're not a runner. If you're not a runner, it probably sounds nuts). I left the house, Galaxy strapped to my arm and no headphones in my ears (to be safe). … Continue reading Tech fail kinda day
Here's a link to my Twitter assignment (live-Tweet an event, I chose the Parks & Rec's advisory board/commission meeting about the dog park): #SanfordDogPark My handle is @emilydbharris Here's what's happening today (below). I am attending the meeting and I'll Tweet from it. The next step in this process is for the Lee County Board … Continue reading Twitter
“One Minute Past Christmas” by George T. Arnold
George T. Arnold, my former journalism professor and adviser at Marshall, is now retired. He's penned a short story and asked that I spread the word. Would you please do so, too, if it so moves you? He's a true class act and I'd love to get the word out for him. The description: "One … Continue reading “One Minute Past Christmas” by George T. Arnold
Week 12: Writing for Spaces in Business
Assignment: Create an interactive FAQ help page for ncatregister.com. This FAQ should anticipate common problems and questions users might have about the publication. The objective is to think for our audiences and anticipate their questions and needs. It is therefore the process that is most important, not the product. NOTE: items below in (italics) are … Continue reading Week 12: Writing for Spaces in Business
Weeks 10 & 11, part two: Survey shows support for proposed Lee County dog park
Survey shows support for proposed Lee County dog park Lee County dog owners may have an off-leash play area for their pooches. The county’s Parks and Recreation Department is working on a plan to build the county’s first dog park. Lora Kelley, Parks and Recreation employee, said 348 online surveys had been submitted as of … Continue reading Weeks 10 & 11, part two: Survey shows support for proposed Lee County dog park
Weeks 10 & and 11 assignment
Note: This is posted in two blocks. Part one is the assignment. Part two is the story. That seemed a less-clunky way to go. The assignment: Your task: Report, source, write, edit and post one news story on any topic. The article must have or rely upon at least three named (or identified) human sources. … Continue reading Weeks 10 & and 11 assignment
Week 9’s assignments
1. You have been appointed the public editor or ombudsman for a news organization online. It’s your job to draft a policy covering changes to articles published online, including corrections and clarifications. How will these be handled? Staff members will complete a correction form for our records. The form will include: Error (what it was … Continue reading Week 9’s assignments
Week 8’s Live (faux) blog assignment
High school students interested in journalism came to Greensboro today for the 15th annual High School Media Day held at N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University. The conference, sponsored by A&T’s Department of Journalism & Mass Communication and N.C. Scholastic Media Association at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Journalism & Mass Communication, drew 162 students and … Continue reading Week 8’s Live (faux) blog assignment