Class

Story Explorers for Ages 9 to 11

Welcome back to Summer Youth at Open Book! Join us for a week of writing and all day creativity!

-Session 1: Help! I Don't Know What to Write! for Ages 9 to 11 with Holly Day
Have you ever sat down to write a story and realized you have no idea how or where to start? In this class, we'll go over dozens of ways writers get their creative engines revved up and moving, from exercises in basic character formation and development to creating vivid scenes and scenarios for your characters to live and participate in. By the time this class is over, you'll know how to make yourself get started writing, and keep writing.

-Lunch & Enrichment: We'll break for lunch with more activities that will inspire us to express ourselves while having fun! We may explore Gold Medal Park to seek creativity outside the classroom! Please bring a packed lunch.

-Sesson 2: Writing Pick-a-Path Stories for Ages 9 to 11 with Kat Shepherd
Interactive book series keep readers turning the pages because the story changes every time. Every decision the reader makes takes the plot through unexpected twists and turns that lead to a host of exciting new endings. And writing them is even more fun than reading them! This class offers the chance to plan and create pick-a-path stories of your own in a variety of genres, and you’ll walk away with your own pick-a-path book to share with family and friends. Whether you’re writing horror, adventure, or realistic fiction, you’ll learn the secrets behind creating a thrilling interactive multi-plot story that will keep readers coming back for more!

Aspiring writers, grab your notebooks and pens, and let’s write at the Loft!