Write Like CRAZY: where young writers gather

Young Writers’ events and meetings:

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(Scroll down for pics from August’s Young Writers’ summer Studio: It’s like “camp” for writers! )

 

On-Going:

FREE  Young Writers’ Workshops held at the Barnes & Noble, Bolingbrook  (IL) Promenade

Meets Monthly, on the second Tuesday of each month:  6:30pm-7:30pm

Limited Space! Must register to attend these FREE meetings: email me at mjcwriter “at” comcast “dot” net

On-Line Meetings and Memberships!

Join Capitol City Young Writers for the opportunity to “attend” virtual meetings with best selling authors, editors, literary agents and other professionals in the writing community.  Currently held on location in Sacramento, these meetings will be offered in various locations nationwide soon!

Annual Membership fee of $25 gives you access to online meetings 4x a year, quarterly newsletters, contest announcements, opportunities to participate in our Youth Advisory Board, Young Writers Literary Journal and (coming soon!) Mentorship Program.  Go to Capitol City Young Writers for more information!

Also Coming in Fall 2009…..

FRoG (Friends of the Gifted & Talented) Super Saturdays!

Writing Workshop   Teacher: Campbell, Grades: 3-7, Five weeks-Cost: $50

Do you love making up stories? Learn how to bring out the stories within you in this exciting class. Improve your writing skills by using the same process and style strategies used by professional writers to bring your creative ideas to life. Through reading and working together with other students, your inner author will emerge! This is a perfect opportunity to prepare for the PTA’s Reflections program.

No prerequisite – this class is for any student who loves stories and is interested in taking his or her creative writing to the next level.

Publish Me! Teacher: Campbell, Grades: 3-8, Five weeks-Cost: $50

Have you ever wanted to publish a story or an article? In this class, we will learn the basics of preparing your work for publication and finding the right market for your writing.  Young writers will learn how to utilize on-line search engines, writers’ markets and the good old library shelves to research publications and find the right fit. We will also cover how to follow “writer’s guidelines,” approach an editor, and follow up on your submissions. Armed with these tools, you will be well on your way to seeing your name in print!

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All students welcome, regardless of School District!

50 minute Classes held at: O’Neill Middle School, 635 59th Street, Downers Grove

Register at  website: www.dgfrog.org (REGISTRATION OPEN!!)

Please contact, Mary Jo Campbell, for more information:

mjcwriter@comcast.net

PREVIOUS EVENTS:

Summer 2009 – - -

The First Young Writers’ Summer Studio, held in Downers Grove, IL ~ August 10-14  (Monday – Friday)

Met daily for writing-intensive exercises, critiques and lessons on developing your craft in fiction, creative nonfiction and essay/journaling.

Winter 2008 – - -

NaNoWriMo T.G.I.O. Party! (Thank Goodness It’s Over!)And Young Writers’ Public Reading

Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 ~Downers Grove Public Library: 1050 Curtiss Street

Summer 2008 – - – -

Please enjoy these photos taken at the Summer 08’s Young Writers’ Group Public Reading at the Downers Grove Public Library. This was a fun casual event where young writers shared their works for family and friends. (We also enjoyed yummy oatmeal and macaroon cookies!)

I am so proud to know these writers, each with a special talent and original “voice” in the way they tell their stories.

And Heidi read her story of revenge in “The Sure Fire Plan”

Two of these stories were created from exercises we practiced in group.

Come back soon for more!