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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Teenagers at a mall--their thoughts on books and writing
If you know a teenager who lives in Utah, chances are they will have an amazing time at a writers conference just for them. Register at www.writerscubed.com
Information in a nutshell:
Teen Author Boot Camp
Where: Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Lunch and parking voucher provided)
Who: Teens ages 13-19
Cost: Before April 9th $39, After April 9th $49
At the conference there will be more than ten different published authors teaching classes that center on creative writing skills such as: plotting, dialog, creating realistic characters, writing with voice, etc.
In conjunction with the conference is a first chapter writing contest. Every teenager can submit the first chapter or first ten pages of a book they are working on or have written. First prize is a $100 gift certificate to University Mall in Orem, Utah.
Cure teenage boredom and pass the good news along!
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My sister is actually attending UVU. Wish it was me, I'd pretend to be a fifteen-year-old just to get in :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lois, cool video! Found my way here after seeing your comment on LDS Publisher. :-) Nice to meet another LDS YA writer!!! I'll be at Storymakers in May, too - will you? Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOh will pass this along, thanks for sharing! :)
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