TeenSpeak Novel Workshop-- October 4-6 2013
I've loved writing since I was really young, but this workshop helped me see that writing and living are sometimes the same thing. The people I met were so cool and they really lived for their work.
I attended this workshop in October of 2013 with the help of friends and family. This workshop is for teens and adults who are aspiring to be published authors, and those who want to learn how to be comfortable with a writing stlye as well as finding new writing conventions. I learned so much about writing, communicating and thinking while I was there. During the workshop, the teens and adults had seminars on writing style, writing with the five senses (sensory detail) and lots more. We got to hang out on the beach, read, write, and talk to others about writing.
At the workshop, I learned that talking to characters, and writing and rewriting and agonizing over ideas is totally normal and encouraged. I learned how to help readers see my story as a movie, through sensory detail and sentence flow. I received critiques on my work, and critiqued or helped other writers. I learned that critiquing requires good communication and critical thinking on how a work functions, and I saw how one section can be made to flow better with the rest of a piece. Plus, I learned lots of new writing tips and conventions, and ways to keep writing my novel through writer's block.
This workshop was amazing--it changed my life. I realized that writing is what I want to do for my life, though maybe not as a full-time job. Writing is something I love, and this workshop helped me see I really do love it. I had always thought I was alone in my passion for writing fantasy. Yes, J.K. Rowling and many other published authors love writing, but I didn't really know anyone personally who loved writing just like me. At this workshop, I met lots of really cool teens and adults who share my interests. The environment is very friendly and open. I'm glad I got to go to this workshop and learn so much. It was a great place to turn 16 :)
I attended this workshop in October of 2013 with the help of friends and family. This workshop is for teens and adults who are aspiring to be published authors, and those who want to learn how to be comfortable with a writing stlye as well as finding new writing conventions. I learned so much about writing, communicating and thinking while I was there. During the workshop, the teens and adults had seminars on writing style, writing with the five senses (sensory detail) and lots more. We got to hang out on the beach, read, write, and talk to others about writing.
At the workshop, I learned that talking to characters, and writing and rewriting and agonizing over ideas is totally normal and encouraged. I learned how to help readers see my story as a movie, through sensory detail and sentence flow. I received critiques on my work, and critiqued or helped other writers. I learned that critiquing requires good communication and critical thinking on how a work functions, and I saw how one section can be made to flow better with the rest of a piece. Plus, I learned lots of new writing tips and conventions, and ways to keep writing my novel through writer's block.
This workshop was amazing--it changed my life. I realized that writing is what I want to do for my life, though maybe not as a full-time job. Writing is something I love, and this workshop helped me see I really do love it. I had always thought I was alone in my passion for writing fantasy. Yes, J.K. Rowling and many other published authors love writing, but I didn't really know anyone personally who loved writing just like me. At this workshop, I met lots of really cool teens and adults who share my interests. The environment is very friendly and open. I'm glad I got to go to this workshop and learn so much. It was a great place to turn 16 :)
SLCC Community Writing Center's TeensWrite Program
I participated in this group as part of my internship (2014-16) and submitted to the 2015 publication with a short story. I've used information I've learned in my English and language arts classes and even some of my science classes for research for the story I wrote for the publication.