A food writer, a film critic and a book reviewer are scheduled to participate in a March 6 workshop titled "Writing About Your Passions."

The University Writing Program is the sponsor. The workshop, scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in 126 Voorhies Hall, is free and open to the public.

The program lists these participants:

• Mike Dunne, food editor and restaurant critic, The Sacramento Bee.
• Carla Meyer, film critic, The Sacramento Bee.
• Oscar Villalon, book reviewer, San Francisco Chronicle.

Workshop organizers said the three writers will discuss how to write strong journalistic reviews and cultural criticism that voice genuine caring and conviction.

The moderators are listed as two University Writing Program faculty: Steve Magagnini, Sacramento Bee staff writer, and Sasha Abramsky, freelance writer for The Nation.