Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the Young Adult Creative Writing Workshops.

The Young Adult Creative Writing Workshops are four separate workshops geared at exposing young adults to the world of publishing. The workshops can be held as a series or conducted separately, either on-line or at your institution.

Workshop topics include:

1. Discussion On Genres - What kind of stories do you read and write?
2. Characterization & Plot - Learning the basics of writing a good story
3. The Business Behind Writing - Information about the publishing industry, including helpful tips on editing, grammar, and punctuation
4. ePublishing: Fact & Fiction - The inside scoop behind the growing phenomena NEW

What makes these workshops different than other creative writing programs?

Unlike most creative writing programs these workshops do not focus on the actual art of writing but offer insider insight into the world of literature and the publishing industry. The classes are geared toward opening up young minds and demystifying the world of writing by using real publishing terminology and breaking it down to an understandable format. Real life people who have experience in the publishing industry! Teens can get a glimpse behind the scenes and hear about what goes into making a book.*

Also, YACWW's loose and informal structure encourages teens to ask questions and interact in the discussion without feeling alienated or pressured.

Whether a young adult is writing for fun or in the beginning stages of a writing career or just curious to know more about books, the Young Adult Creative Writing Workshops are a wonderful way to introduce teens to a lifelong love of writing and reading books.

If you believe your institution could benefit from the Young Adult Creative Writing Workshops, please contact Sasha Tomaszycki at sashatomaszcyki@hotmail.com

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Sasha Tomaszycki

*In-person professional appearances are subject to availability.

Past contributors -- Caridad Pinerio, Author; Margo Lipschultz, Editor; Stacy Ogerd, Editor/ Freelance journalist; Maya Rock, Agent (and more)

Overview of Young Adult Creative Workshops

Program: Young Adult Creative Writing Workshops
3 Workshops


Audience:
Young Adults – Ages 10 and up


What does R.L. Stine, Jill Murphy, Shel Silverstein, Luisa May Alcott, Mary Shelly, and Christopher Paolini all have in common? They all started writing before they were 18! If you've dreamed of becoming a writer (and perhaps wondered how to get started) or just want to know more about books, then this workshop is for you!



Description:

Uncover some of the secrets behind some of your favorite books. Learn how to decipher mainstream fiction from genre fiction. Study the elements of creative writing, including the basics of characterization, setting, dialogue, and plotting. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the publishing industry and what goes into getting published. All participants are encouraged to interact in the conversation.

Objective:

• Understand genres (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Young Adult, Folktale, Poetry, Short Story, Urban lit, fan-fiction, etc.)

• Learn to capture and express the inner muse

• History on literature from Mythology to Contemporary Mainstream
  How to write compelling plots, clever dialogue, engaging characters, and satisfying conclusions

• Plotting and drafting a story
  Information on the publishing industry (agents, publishing houses, magazines, e-publishing, etc.)

• Elements of basic writing: Grammar and Punctuation

Materials:

Folder & photocopies of information sheets will be provided

Instructor:

Sasha Tomaszycki