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Welcome to the new Writer's Corner ® where a community of writers young and old meet to discuss writing and share their work.

In past years, young writers met with the author weekly in an online worshop to hone their writing skills and write fantasy stories.

This year, I would like to offer workshops to all age groups, all genre and writing interests. Mentoring can take place in a group or in private 1-1 writing sessions.

For security reasons, adult and kid writers will continue meeting in separate groups.

If you are a student in grades 6-12 interested in learning about the Writer's Corner® Summer Writing Workshops or an adult interested in developing your writing skills, please send John Ost an e-mail at:

jost@writerscorner.com

Students under the age of 19 need parental permission to particpate in writing workshops.


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Writer's Corner® Publications.

Books

Ost, John and Barbara Schulz

2000 Scribes Online: Learning in an Electronic Writing Space: -- Beaumont Publishing, London, England, August. – Theory and practice book for teachers.

2000 Scribes Online: Learning in an Electronic Writing Space: Grades 4-6 -- Beaumont Publishing, London, England, August. – Student book.

Bittman, Ladislav and John Ost (eds.)

1991 Thievery, Deception, and Disinformation in International Affairs -- Scientific, Technological and Commercial, Boston University Press, June.

Manuscripts-in-Progress
2010-2013 From Mice to Men . Examines the international use of human subjects in medical research by first focusing on the use of human subjects in radiation experiments in the 1940's and then examining the use of human subjects throughout the 20th century. The book examines how the Cold War, the quest for medical knowledge, and the War on Cancer shifted the boundaries of medical ethics throughout the 20th century. .
   
Featured Stories

1995, "Promises, Promises," Discovery Channel On-Line , Bethesda, MD, December 15-31. Rebroadcast and update of my October 95 story about the impact of the Bosnian war on Bosnian children. The show aired right after the Dayton peace accord was signed and was selected as a “1995 BEST” Discovery Channel On-Line story. See:

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Future Writing Projects

Ost, John 2010-20013 Spinning Stories, Crafting Prose and Writing Poetry on the Internet examines how chat rooms and online writing centers can be transformed into global teaching and writing spaces on the web.

 


  
Featured Stories About Teaching Writing Online


Corner News Flash

As many of you know, I had undergone open heart surgery and had my aortic heart valve replaced.

Less than three months after the surgery, I returned to work -- albeit part time. At the end of December 2010, it will be five years since I underwent the surgery. I appreciate the second chance. I am back teaching and writing. I am more selective now about my time and how i spend it. I also work harder now to insure that I have used each day as wisely and compassionately as I can.

Shortly after the surger , we rescued Pepper from a high-kill shelter in Arkansas. Since the day she arrived, Pepper and I have walked between 2 and 3 miles per day each and every day-- no matter how severe the weather in New England. It's great for the heart but even better for reconnecting with your neighbors and community. It is probably safe to say that our neigborhood is now truly Pepper's neighborhood and I am universally known as Pepper's dad (especially by the kids in the neighborhood!)

Having a second chance certainly shapes your perspective on life.

I'll be writing more about the journey I have taken in my new blog over the coming months.

I want to thank Dr. Lawrence Cohn and the fantastic staff at Brigham and Women Hospital Cardiology Unit for all that they have done for me. I strongly urge everyone to consider supporting the ongoing research and care that Brigham and Women Hospital and other cardiac units throughout the country provide to their patients.

 
   
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