Novel Fundamentals: Writing Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction (Kathryn Erskine)

This class will meet online for 3 sessions on Tuesdays, April 1, April 8, and April 15th from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. 

Description:

Are you a writer for young people? Do you want to be? This three-class Zoom workshop will cover the fundamentals of novel writing, especially for young readers. It’ll be an overview if you’re new to the genre and a refresher if you’re experienced. First class: Character, Dialogue & Voice. Second class: Plot & Pacing. Third class: Setting, Grounding & Mood. There will be writing prompts but you’ll only share your writing if you want to. This is a relaxed class, and we’ll laugh while learning because that’s the best way. You’ll receive lists of mentor texts and helpful craft books. And you’ll be ready to engage young readers with your story.

About the Instructor:

Kathryn Erskine is the author of six children’s novels including National Book Award winner, Mockingbird, Jane Addams Peace Award honor book Seeing Red, and most recently, The Incredible Magic of Being, and the picture book, Mama Africa: How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with her Song.  She draws on life stories and world events in her writing and is currently working on several more novels and picture books.