Winter Write-In

A wonderful way to get kids ages 8-14 (though parents and siblings are also welcome to join in) thinking about the characters and worlds they know and love, and turning that inspiration into practical creative writing skills. There’ll be plenty for every member of the family to learn and enjoy along the way as we talk about our favourite books, movies, shows etc and use them to inspire original ideas of our own.

Attend all three, or individually – they work beautifully as a set, but just as well as stand-alone sessions.

11:00am – 12:00pm – Character Creator
Design interesting protagonists replete with strengths, flaws, desires and exciting backstories to bring it all together.

12:30pm – 1:30pm – Laws of the Land
Plunge into world-building; map making, imagining environmental obstacles, exploring societal problems and writing stories set within these worlds.

2:00pm – 3:00pm – Twists and Turns
Learn how to set up twists in stories and take plots in unexpected directions.