Creative Writing Workshop for Teens

"Teens have something important to say":

Free Teen Creative Writing Program at Somerville Public Library

 

Are you a teen who likes to write stories about aliens, blogs, flash

fiction, or poems? Are you interested in becoming a novelist, short

story writer or poet?

 

Somerville Public Library's Teen Creative Writing Program will offer

teens writing exercises to flex their writing muscles in a fun,

low-pressure, supportive environment.

 

The Somerville Public Library is pleased to announce the start of a

free Teen Creative Writing Program, designed for any teen aged 13-17.

The program will be offered once per month on Sundays, beginning Sunday,

March 24, from 1pm to 4pm. Seven three-hour, stand-alone sessions will

be offered.

 

The sessions will be run by Somerville writers Ethan Gilsdorf and

Becky Tuch, who will lead writing exercises in a variety of genres, from

fantasy fiction to lyric poetry.

 

No previous writing experience is needed. Students are encouraged to

come as they are and need not attend all seven sessions. Materials and

lunch will be provided.

 

Advance sign-up is requested. To register, please contact Marita

Coombs, Somerville Public Library, 617-623-5000 x 2942,

mcoombs@minlib.net. Additional program dates are Sunday, April 14,

Sunday May 19, and Sunday, June 9. The final three session dates will be

announced at a future time.

The Teen Creative Writing Program is funded by the Somerville Arts

Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, as well

as the Friends of the Library.