Create and Publish Your Own Short Story (Ages 14–19) Calling all young storytellers! Join award-winning author Angela Shanté for a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll become the author of your very own short story. In this hands-on session, writers will learn the basics of storytelling, from crafting memorable characters to developing exciting plots. Through creative writing exercises and group activities, participants will unleash their imagination and bring their stories to life. But the fun doesn’t stop there! During this month-long workshop, students will have the exciting opportunity to meet some of Angela’s friends—other kidlit publishing professionals, including authors, editors, and illustrators. (Author events may take place during the week). By the end of the workshop, each writer will have a finished short story published online. Polished stories will be included in an End-of-Year anthology and made available online and in print. This workshop meets virtually on the following Saturdays of October from 11:00am - 12:30pm PST Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 Workshop Topics: - How to develop characters and settings - Plot structure and story arcs - Writing dialogue and narrative - Editing and craft

Experience subject

Each week writers will be given writing feedback via Google Docs. Workshops are given via Zoom on Saturdays and Sundays. Calls will be recorded and offered to writers during the month of the workshop.

Time of Class

This workshop meets virtually on the following Saturdays of October from 11:00am - 12:30pm PST Oct 3, 10, 17, 24