Leconte center | May 3 – 4, 2024
Pigeon Forge, Tn
Teen Creative Writing Workshop Information
Do you have a teen who enjoys writing fiction? Or maybe one that doesn’t like writing at all? We’re here to help them ignite their love of storytelling.
Many teens fall in love with writing when they can choose their own story ideas and write about concepts that matter to them. In this workshop, students will not only learn how to craft a standout novel from award-winning authors Tricia Goyer and Kara Swanson, but also receive personal feedback on their story concept.
The class will cover how to craft:
· Sympathetic characters
· Gripping plot twists
· Resonant themes
· And more!
In addition to receiving individualized feedback, students will emerge from the workshop with a solid novel concept that carries deeper truths they’re genuinely excited to write.
The Young Writer is a Christian organization that equips young writers in their teens and twenties to change the world with their words. Over the past six years, we’ve taught thousands of writers to write more, improve their craft, and glorify God with their writing.
The First class will be Friday May 3rd from 1:00pm – 3:10pm and the Second class will be May 4th from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
This program is for 13-18 year olds
Section 1 - May 3rd
Section 2 - May 4th
Teen Creative Writing Workshop
Learn From These Award-Winning Novelists and Writing Teachers!
Kara Swanson
Kara Swanson is the Christy-award winning author of Dust, Shadow, and The Girl Who Could See. She is a faculty member of the Young Writer’s Workshop as well as the co-founder of the Author Conservatory. She loves helping young writers unlock their potential and realize how rich their stories can be.
Tricia Goyer
Tricia Goyer is the USA Today bestselling author of 90+ books. She’s won two Carol awards, and was also a ECPA Gold-Medallion Nominee. A homeschooling mom of ten, she loves working with young writers and helping them imitate the authors they aspire to be like.
Josiah DeGraaf
Josiah DeGraaf taught high school English for several years before becoming the program director of the Young Writer’s Workshop. He loves helping young writers discover how to impact readers and make a difference with their words.
Teen Creative Writing Workshop FAQs
This workshop is designed for high school students.
Previous experience writing fiction is a plus, but not required for this program. We love working with beginner writers along with intermediate writers.
Students should bring a laptop or notebook & pencil for this workshop
This class is 2 hours long and only offered once during the convention
Students will gain a deeper knowledge of what makes a story stand out to readers. They’ll also have the opportunity to put this in practice and polish a new story concept with feedback from their instructors. As a result, we expect students to emerge with renewed motivation for their writing, along with the tools they need to craft stronger stories.
The class will be Friday May 3rd from 1:00pm – 3:10pm.