Author Shares Tips In Greenwich On Writing College Essays

GREENWICH, Conn. – The Cos Cob Library in Greenwich will sponsor a free lecture on how to write an impressive college application essay on Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m.

Greenwich residents Michele Turk (right) and Daisy Florin will present a lecture on college application essay writing at the Cos Cob Library Wednesday.
Photo Credit: *Contributed photo*

Nicole Briggs

07/20/2016 4:00 a.m.

Michele Turk, a local writer, editor and writing instructor, will provide step-by-step guidance about how to:

Tackle the common application essay prompts and various supplemental essays
Select appropriate topics and themes
Organize and focus the essays
Find your voice and particular style
Avoid common essay mistakes

Turk has worked as a writer and editor for two decades. Her articles have appeared in Business Week, USA Weekend, Parents and Parenting magazines, among others. She has worked an adjunct professor of journalism at Quinnipiac University and is the author of “Blood, Sweat and Tears: An Oral History of the American Red Cross,” and co-editor of “Ink Stained,” a collection of essays published by members of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Class of 1992.

Both students and their parents are welcome to attend the lecture. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, email Michele@ablocofwriters.com or call 203-622-2968.

The Cos Cob Library is located at 5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Greenwich and receive free news updates.