Young Writers' Studio for Grades 9-12
Young Writers' Studio is hybrid (held in-person at Thurber Center and simultaneously Zoomed for virtual participants). You must register in advance, but you can participate from anywhere.
After you register, if you will be participating virtually, we'll email you the Zoom access instructions. Zoom is FREE and works on desktop and mobile. If you need internet access, click here for a statewide locator of free WiFi spots. If you're unable to pay online or need financial assistance, please email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org. We want everyone to be able to join us!
For any and all questions, to submit work, or for assistance, please contact Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.
Young Writers' Studio is $17 per session or $150 for the season. Scholarships are available.
"Don't get it right, just get it written." - James Thurber
Every other week, local teens gather to write, create, and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it's a passion, or just a hobby, we invite any student in grades 9-12 to join us for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write.
With facilitator Frankie Diederich, we challenge students to take a different spin each week through exploratory exercises designed to inspire out-of-the box thinking. A portion of each session is set aside for young writers who would like to bring in their own writing to be reviewed and discussed by their peers in a creative and nurturing environment. Students who prefer not to bring in work take part by learning how to talk about writing in a constructive way while helping fellow writers improve their pieces.
Sessions take place on select Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm Eastern Time. Young Writers' Studio is held at Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave, and simultaneously Zoomed for virtual participants. Each session is $17, or $150 for the season, and can be paid in advance by registering online. We also have a limited number of scholarships available for students who would like to attend.
Young Writers’ STUDIO Winter/Spring 2024
All sessions will be hybrid—held in-person at Thurber Center and simultaneously Zoomed for virtual participants.
Tuesday, January 9th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, January 23rd from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, February 6th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, February 20th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, March 19th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, April 2nd from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, April 16th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
Tuesday, May 14th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET
For more information or to inquire about a scholarship, please email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.
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