The last you heard from us was a huge blizzard. WELL, we’ve dug out, thawed out and are ready for a new adventure. We’ve rested, regrouped and recuperated. We ready to meet new teen writers, hopefully connect with ones we already know.
We’re taking writing a little less serious and A LOT more fun.
Stay tuned for a little COLOR in our new class.
Class list
From Here to There
(The basics of plotting your story. – Chris Richards)
Multiple Markets
(Writing isn’t just novels. Learn other ways to get your writing published. – Carolyn Sherrow)
Putting Your Skills to Work
(Exploring the craft of writing. – Tracy Sockriter)
Publishing Basics
(Learning the ins and outs of traditional and self-publishing and what’s in between. This class is open to parents at no charge. – David Sheets)
Saturday, March 14, 2015
For teens and near teens
Registration: $35.00 (Includes lunch)
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grace Chapel Castle Rock – 935 Evalena Road, Castle Rock CO
Further information: https://waywordsandyouth.wordpress.com
The Hero’s Journey
The Monomyth:
It is called the Hero’s Journey and it can be seen in the lives of fiction’s greatest characters. Yet perhaps the reason we rally round their stories on such a universal level is because it is the Journey we are all intended to live. From the Champions of Ancient Greece to the overcomers of tomorrow, there is one path that unites them all in the pantheon of beloved heroes. This isn’t just some cheesy formula for selling stories. It is the story that most resonates with the human soul—as though the tale is really our own.
Necessary Evil:
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu says that the ability to lift a baby rabbit does not prove great strength, nor does the ability to see the sun and moon display great insight. In the same way, a hero cannot be considered great without the presence of a great villain. Therefore, the antagonist in your story is the most important character because he defines the struggle that makes the protagonist who he is. Do you know how to write a well-rounded, believable, even loveable villain your readers can’t stand? Would you like to learn?
Creating Believable Characters
Even the most thrilling adventure story is only as good as the characters who people it. Good characters, like good people, make us laugh, cry, grow, change, and fall in love. This workshop quickly covers the basics of character development then helps you go deeper to discover what makes your character tick—and your reader bond with your story.
Discovering the Plot
Plotting is a cinch for some and a headache for others. Let’s talk about different ways of plotting your book and discover the best method for you.
Let’s Get Published
Self-Published author Robbie Iobst, Independent Publisher Mike Daniels, and traditional publisher J. Christine Richards discuss different methods of getting your book published. The pros and cons of each method will be discussed along with answering questions to help authors make informed decisions.
Editing
Dreading the red pen? Self editing explores all the writing pitfalls authors fall into, including idioms, analogies and cliches. Learn to leave out the danger words and other do and don’ts. Red ink not required.
Words and Youth 