Class Description
In this class for teens of all experience levels, we’ll experiment with writing in new voices as we refine our own. We’ll play with using dialect, slang, and formal diction. We will generate new writing in class based on a variety of prompts, some related to premise or plot, others to structure and technical aspects of writing. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to read their work and receive on-the-spot feedback from the other students and the instructor. Those who want written feedback are welcome to bring in a few pages of longer work. We’ll also read examples of fiction and theory, and play a warm up game to begin. This course is perfect for young writers interested in expanding their toolbox of writing styles, and who enjoy experimenting with language to create tension, intrigue, and excitement in fiction.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. After registering, a yellow Resources tab will appear in this section containing a link to join class. Please note that you will need to be logged into view the Resources tab.
Zoom Participation:
In our experience, the intimate nature of a writing workshop benefits from on-camera participation. Students are of course welcome to turn their camera off whenever they need to, but it is a community norm for cameras to be on most of the time. You can learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
You can enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting by clicking the CC button at the bottom of the screen. If you'd like to access the transcript after class, please make sure to let your instructor ahead of time that you'd like a copy.