Class

Youth Creative Writing Workshop: Editing 101 for Grades 10-12

During this one day workshop, you and a group of fellows writers will individually write, workshop, and edit the same short piece of fiction several times. We will experiment with several tools for editing and expanding a piece, including changing perspectives and point of view, adding dialogue and description, playing with psychic distance, and pushing your characters in and out of their comfort zone. Learn the basics of workshopping with a group, including how to support diverse writing styles and story goals, and leave with multiple tricks for pushing and polishing your work. Ideal for students who are eager to share their writing with their peers, build community, and gain insights into the developmental editing process. All genres welcome.

Please email [email protected] if you have any accessibility requests for this class. This class takes place in-person, at the Loft at Open Book; we encourage participants to be fully vaccinated and masked in the interest of everyone’s safety. Please see the Loft’s website for the most up to date information about the Loft’s COVID policies.