Kids Creative Writing Workshop with Stefanie Smith
How to Create Characters, Worlds and Stories of Wonder
A 3-part workshop series: Saturdays March 15, 22 and 29 from 1-2pm

Join us at the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury for a writing workshop for kids in grades 3 through 5 (8- to 11-year-olds) interested in writing their own books. This workshop will walk students through creating characters, backgrounds and environments, and story plots that can be used for their own stories. We’ll cover popular characters and books students are already reading, and complete exercises to get their creative juices flowing. By the end of the workshop, students will have enough material to write their own book!

March 15: Day 1; Characters Welcome
March 22: Day 2; Creating a Whole New World
March 29: Day 3; Creating a Compelling Story

Registrants are encouraged to bring a notebook or a tablet/computer to write down their stories, and a few of their favorite books for reference.
Registration strongly preferred for this event.
 

Instructor Bio:
I’m Stephanie Smith, journalist, writer and author of 12 books, including “300 Sandwiches: A Multilayered Love Story…with Recipes”, “The Zee Files” and “Honest June” middle grade fiction book series. I wrote my first book when I was 8, won poetry competitions as a middle schooler and have had a long career as a reporter in New York City before coming to New Hope last year. Since then, I’ve been writing children’s and adult fiction, as well as teaching kids yoga and writing kids yoga and mindfulness stories, content and more.