An Online Generative Fiction for Young Readers Workshop
2 Saturdays, May 4 & 11, 10 AM to 1 PM
ALL LEVELS
Children’s author and scholar Charlotte Zolotow stated that while many can write well about children they do so from a distance, while “the writers writing for children are feeling back into childhood.” In this generative workshop we will explore what it means to write honestly and authentically for young readers. Initial exercises will help you to feel your way back to your own childhood. Then we will tap into those emotions as we complete a series of writing prompts to generate new material or help you to revise and expand existing projects.
Note: This workshop is appropriate for writers of all-levels, but may be most useful for those who are new to writing for children in the form of chapter books, middle grade, or YA.
+ PLEASE NOTE This workshop will occur ONLINE via Zoom. Students do not need to create an account to participate, but should test out Zoom before their class if they are first-time users. The week of the workshop, students will be emailed a link that they may click to enter the class.
+ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A reliable, fast internet connection (broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE), speakers & a microphone (built-in or USB plug-in), and a webcam (built-in or USB plug-in).
If you would like to quickly and easily test your internet connection and your computer’s compatibility with Zoom, click HERE. Full details on supported Operating Systems, internet browsers, and more can be found HERE. To download and familiarize yourself with Zoom, click HERE.
Megan Frazer Blakemore is an award-winning author for children and young adults. Megan’s books have been honored with inclusion on state lists, as Junior Library Guild selections, and as best books from Kirkus, Bank Street College, and Amazon. Megan lives in Maine with her husband, children, two cats, a leopard gecko, and (sometimes) a hive of bees.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All MWPA workshops require advanced registration. We accept registration by phone, mail, and online via our website. We cannot guarantee registration in the final 24-hours before a workshop, and can rarely accommodate day-of registration.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-228-8263 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
$120 Members/$175 Nonmembers
REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one partial scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Email programs@mainewriters.org to see if the scholarship is still available. Application Due by March 12 at 9:00 a.m.
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