Category Archives: Workshops

TeenWriter Tuesday: Teen Writing Groups at Libraries

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Does your public library sponsor a teen writing group? Below you’ll find a list of just a few of the hundreds of libraries that do. Some are only in the summer; some are year-long. Some of the programs include published … Continue reading →

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TeenWriter Tuesday: Summer Writing Camps for Teens

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Angelo State University (TX), Sarah Lawrence College (NY), Boston University–and hundreds of other colleges and universities around the world–are hosting summer camps for young writers this summer. No archery or horseback riding here. No campfires or sing-alongs, either. Just people who GET writing. … Continue reading →

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Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Motivate Your Characters’ Decisions

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Today’s (one day late) advice comes from agent Peter Knapp of New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. Peter will be part of the faculty at the Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Novel Workshop and Retreat, September 23-25, 2016 in Santa Cruz, CA. (Note: there will … Continue reading →

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Teen Tuesday: Spreading a Love of Writing

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

This Milwaukee teen loves writing so much, she’s developed a non-profit organization that helps children not just write, but learn to write well about themselves and their own interests. Katie Eder, 15, is the founder and executive director of Kids … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Teen Talks: Boston Area Writer Workshops

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

“In Boston, you can’t lob a live ferret without hitting a successful writer.” –GrubStreet.org Since 1997, GrubStreet has been one of the nation’s leading creative writing centers – working to harness that creative energy to make Boston “the hub of … Continue reading →

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