| Fiction Fans! Next event August 19-21, 2011. Team-taught critique clinics with editor and agent; novel-crafting sessions with a master teacher. Adjunct Teen & Tween workshop. Inquire early! |
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(Parents: Click here to see parent testimonials.) ROBBIE
Wisdom: What makes a great novel is the author’s ability to connect with the reader on a topic that is relevant in the reader’s life. Hobbies: tennis, photography, creative writing/journalism. RACHEL
Wisdom: To me, a novel is always irresistible if it pushes the boundaries of mainstream fiction to the breaking point, and dares to delve deeper, push harder, and fight stronger than do any others. No one wants to read the same old plot: Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love. Boy and girl break up. Boy and girl get back together and live happily ever after. But people do want to read that plot if it’s shaken up, different, yet still pertains to real life. Hobbies: dance, horses, writing. Rachel is also a TeenSpeak Critique Services graduate. CARRIE
Wisdom: Each character should have a distinctive voice. Even without a name attached to the lines, readers should be able to tell who’s speaking. Hobbies: flute, track team (running), writing. Carrie is also a TeenSpeak Critique Services graduate. MEGAN
Wisdom: Real-life drama makes a novel irresistible Hobbies: I am writing my life story—hoping to publish it, then write more books. I enjoy reading and critiquing others’ work, or just reading in general. I also have a passion for adventures among hills and beautiful landscapes. Megan is also a TeenSpeak Critique Services enrollee.
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Readers and Writers: To help you envision how you may enjoy our workshop, browse this sampling of teen feedback—and add 
Workshop: I loved the teen sessions. My faculty critiques were wonderful—instructors read with a teen’s eyes and wit! I’m ready to write at a deeper level than ever before. 
Workshop: This workshop is too good to miss. I’ll never forget the experience of hearing professional critiques by an editor, agent, and award-winning author. This was also my first time getting my work critiqued—for real! The condos were nice and the view was great, I loved the bonfire and s’mores. I also enjoyed hanging with peers who, like me, LOVE to write! 
Workshop: This workshop stimulated me to use my brain in fun ways. I learned about the importance of creating fiction scenes, and much more. I am also grateful for this opportunity to get my memoir critiqued and expressed. Everyone was so supportive. It has truly meant a lot to me. 
