Rosemont College Writer’s Studio proudly announces that Rosie Ugliuzza will lead the Fall 2025 workshop Don’t Diss Me, I’m Able: Crafting Authentic Disability Representation in the Main Character. This workshop continues Rosemont’s tradition of offering meaningful and skill building experiences for emerging and established writers.

A Proven Professional in the Publishing Industry

Rosie Ugliuzza brings more than ten years of professional experience as a proofreader, copy editor, writer, and researcher. She has worked with newspapers, magazines, and specialized publications, helping writers refine their voices and communicate with clarity. Her editorial insight and commitment to excellence have earned her respect across multiple fields of publishing.

Rosie is an active member of the American Copy Editors Society. In 2023, she earned an editing certificate from the Poynter Institute of Media Studies, one of the nation’s leading training centers for journalists and editors. Her educational path demonstrates both her discipline and her passion for the craft of writing. In 2019, Rosie graduated from Rosemont College with a Master’s Degree in Publishing. Her capstone project, Don’t Diss Me, I’m Able, was honored with both Thesis of the Year and Thesis with Distinction.

A Dedication to Storytelling & Representation

Rosie Ugliuzza has also completed two Children’s Book Writing courses through the Gotham Writers Workshop. She studied under Erin Entrada Kelly, a Rosemont alumna and two time Newbery Medalist. This training deepened her understanding of how to write inclusive and meaningful stories for young audiences.

Leading the Fall 2025 Workshop

In her upcoming Writer’s Studio course, Rosie will guide participants through the process of writing main characters with disabilities. The workshop will focus on authenticity, empathy, and the evolution of disability representation in children’s and young adult literature. Writers will gain tools to create compelling narratives that reflect the diversity of real experiences.

The Writer’s Studio at Rosemont College offers noncredit courses for writers who seek focused learning in craft and publishing. Prospective students are invited to join Rosie Ugliuzza this fall and explore the art of writing stories that inspire, connect, and empower.