Are you interested in writing\, looking to try a new creative outlet\, or do you already love to write? Join Utah au thor Steve Capone\, Jr. in a once-per-month writing workshop for teens at the Whitmore Library\, running from August through December. He&rsquo\;s g one from &ldquo\;I&rsquo\;m the worst thing ever to happen to the written word&rdquo\; in high school to &ldquo\;I have a book set for nationwide re lease next year! Yippee!&rdquo\; and can help you find your own path\, whe ther that means that you&rsquo\;re writing only for yourself\, writing to see your story in print\, or something in between. Build your confidence\, find out where teens get published and how to work that system like a pro \, and&mdash\;most importantly&mdash\;how to construct stories and follow through on completing them. Other author guests are possible\, too!
\n< p>Important Stuff:\nAlthough the series is designed to be connected
and we hope to see you at all five events\, don&rsquo\;t feel bad or skip
out if you can only make one or a few of them or if you find out about th
is series after it begins&mdash\;there&rsquo\;s absolutely no requirement
that you attend all if you attend any. We&rsquo\;ll just be glad to see yo
u whenever you can attend.
You don&rsquo\;t need to bring anything to
be successful except yourself. If you have a favorite writing journal or
pen\, though\, definitely bring what helps you feel most comfortable!
When?
\n*Every meeting runs 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.*
\nAugust 5th
: \;"Where do story ideas come from?"
September 9th: \;"Struc
turing your story"
October 7th: \;"Writing your story"
Novem
ber 4th: \;"Feedback: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly"
(Utah Au
thors' Day is December 2nd\, so find a participating Library or other loca
tion and go interact with some authors!)
Bonus session December 9th:&
nbsp\;"Publishing Our Stories"
Who&rsquo\;s Leading This Workshop?
Steve has been teaching (elementary\, middle\, high school\, and col
lege) since 2008\, has been writing for longer\, and he loves combining th
ose two vocations. His forthcoming YA historical fiction novel\, tentative
ly titled \;Jimmy vs. Communism\, is set for major release in early 20
24. In addition to YA\, he writes across genres\, including game literatur
e and horror. He is a member of the professional Horror Writers&rsquo\; As
sociation (the ones who give out the Bram Stoker Awards) and the League of
Utah Authors (home to many phenomenal Utah writers). He is a devoted pizz
a advocate\, Pittsburgh Penguins fan\, and dog rescuer.