Hopkins Community Education

Have you ever wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts critiqued by non-professionals or paying an editor too much money to change your writing to their voice? Email one page of your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. (Optional: You can then send your manuscript for a professional critique (for a critique fee of $50 for up to 25 double-spaced pages + $1/page thereafter, and a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.) Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Both Neuroscience and Mysticism confirm that there exists an optimum state-of-mind for all stages of the creative process, including harnessing inspiration, analyzing opportunities, cultivating original ideas, developing techniques, or producing and disseminating work. Now you can discover a simple-yet-powerful process that can transform your creative practice which takes as little as 5 minutes a day. In this live, highly experiential class, you will explore inspiring, effective methods of spiritual practices that can revitalize your creative process. Small improvements in your daily routine can help you achieve higher states of conscious awareness and strengthen the relationship between your deepest desires, your sense of purpose, and your ability to take meaningful creative action. A holistic approach to Creativity can help you remove creative blocks, reawaken inspiration, and sharpen cognitive thinking. Learn how to use acoustic meditation, simple body-awareness movements, and other stimulating sensory-based exercises to entrain your brain-waves for optimum Creativity.

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Does your child dream of having their own YouTube channel? Eliminate the worry with this helpful class as we walk you through the steps on how to set up a YouTube channel, safety settings, and consideration for kids having their own channel. Parents will learn the basic guidelines of being able to help manage and monitor their activity, all while incorporating practical business skills when it comes to managing your own channel. You’ll learn how this hobby can become a practical career, safety practices, and even create fun videos! Parents will leave the class with helpful guidelines to get their kid’s channel started safely and a solid foundation for their child’s new creative outlet in 2023. Please note, children must be age 13 and have parental permission to start a YouTube channel. *Please note that the class recording will be sent to all registered students so that they do not have to attend at the exact designated time. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Get to know how to operate your Windows computer. We will cover the basics from using the keyboard and mouse (when to use double-click and right-click) to the Windows Start menu and Desktop. Explore where to store documents and photos using folders. Try out apps such as a word processor and save the files you create. Use a browser to navigate the internet and learn how to download from the internet and from your email and how to attach files to emails. We will also discuss how to keep your information safe. Bring your own laptop computer if you have one.

How about a fun night of Mah Jongg?! We are gathering players for an easy “meet up” of casual Mahj play with the option of getting a some additional coaching from instructor, Abbe Blacker, who will be on hand to make strategic, winning suggestions to you during the games. Mah Jongg is an excellent way to bond with family and friends, create community and keep you quick on your toes! Please join us! *Note: Participants should have at least a basic understanding of the mechanics of the game. Although there will be an instructor on hand to help provide players with assistance as needed, this is not a beginner’s class.