H. Buchanan, M.A., is an award-winning publisher, editor and consultant. A former research fellow for the National Institutes of Health in cognitive science, she is actively involved with studying the relationship between writing and culture. She has presented at conferences such as the Society for the Study of Midwest Literature, Midwest MLA, Gwendolyn Brooks Conference, Textbook & Academic Authors Association, Liberal Arts Network, the Motown Writers Conference, and the Miami University Poetry Conference. She is currently on the faculty of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and The College for Creative Studies.
Ms. Buchanan is a State Officer for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and a past Vice-President of the American Business Women's Association (Ambassador Tri-County Chapter). She is a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. She retired as Executive Director of the Detroit Writer's Guild (a national nonprofit) to devote herself full-time to her company. As a writer for numerous organizations, Ms. Buchanan considers writing for the U.S./South Africa Convocations one of the bright spots of her career. As an instructor, Ms. Buchanan consults with organizations such as the Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF).
Aquarius Press believes in literature's power to preserve civilization. Aquarius Press maintains an online marketplace for quality books and ebooks. By keeping the transaction process simple, Aquarius Press outshines other online book dealers, providing fast and friendly service.
Aquarius Press is loved by writers and booksellers alike who struggle to get their books into the hands of the people who appreciate good writing. In addition to its eclectic selection, Aquarius Press enables buyers to find the right book at the right price.
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H. Buchanan, Owner
H. Buchanan with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Fiction Writing Essentials
Learn the techniques of successful fiction writing for short stories, novellas, and novels. Topics include: The Opening, Point of View, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Scenes, Character Psychology, Dialogue and The Ending. Discussion and exercises to generate new work during the workshop.
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Writing Inspirational Poetry
Covers topics such as types of inspirational poetry, symbolism, scriptural epigraphs and The Five Senses.
Therapeutic Poetry
Uses poetry writing in a therapeutic manner to deal with life's everyday demands. A great stress reliever.
College Writing
Nearly half of all African American college students drop out of college in their first year due to poor writing skills. Let's beat those odds together!
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A percentage of Aquarius Press proceeds go to women's relief in the Democratic Republic of Congo, children's relief in Uganda, and college textbook programs in Detroit, MI.
Writing for the Digital Age
Learn how to communicate in Web 2.0 environments. Includes social networking, blog-writing, and ebook design.
