Events
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 (No meetings in December)
Limited Space! Must register to attend these FREE meetings: email me at mjcwriter “at” comcast “dot” net
Coming in January 2010…..
FRoG (Friends of the Gifted & Talented) Super Saturdays!
Writing Workshop Teacher: Campbell, Grades: 3-7, Five weeks-Cost: $45
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: $45
Did you know that kids could get their stories published in magazines and on-line? Learn how to get one of your stories or essays ready for publication. This class teaches how to revise your writing to make it stronger, where to look for publishing opportunities, how to search for markets that fit your style of writing and how to submit your writing to an editor. If you love to write and want to see your work in print, this class is for you! Bring a finished or semi-finished story or essay to the first class.
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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 SOON!!)
Please contact, Mary Jo Campbell, for more information:
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.
Click below for photos:
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
Fiona receives her winning certificate!
David reading from his thriller novel "Eaten"
Annalin went beyond her word count goal!
Annalin reading from her novel
David went beyond his goal and reached 6,400 words!
Grace, our youngest participant, receives her certificate!
Fiona reading from her novel "The Bookshelf"
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.
Mary Jo introducing the young writers (Aug 21, 2008)
Lillian reads her fantasy story, "My Oni (My Demon)"
Andrew reads a humorous story "The Prank"
David reads an adventure story "Silk's Cave"
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!
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