Teen Writing Workshop

Are you a teen or tween who dreams of being a writer? Do you have stories in your head that you’re having trouble getting on paper? The North Branch of the Denton Public Library is offering a four-part creative writing workshop that will teach participants to carefully craft stories into the written word. The workshop will take place at the North Branch, 3020 N. Locust, on Monday, June 13; Wednesday, June 15; Monday, June 20; and Wednesday, June 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration is suggested.

For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez at 940-349-8741 or juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

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Denton County Writers Workshop

Writers can learn strategies for getting their work published at the Denton County Writers Workshop presented by the North Branch Writers’ Critique Group on Saturday, June 5.  This half-day event at the North Branch Library will present a schedule of published authors. 

Wendy Lyn Watson, author and teacher of constitutional law, will talk on finding your voice.  Britta Coleman, award-winning author and essayist, will provide insights to the publishing industry and offer strategies about focus, planning, and continuing despite time constraints.  George Getschow, award winning author and principal lecturer at the University of North Texas, will speak on creative non-fiction and the Mayborn Conference.

There is no charge for this event, but registration is required.  Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. with the first session starting at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.  For more information, please visit www.NorthBranchWriters.webs.com.

For more information, contact Carmen Grant, Public Services Librarian at 940.349.8778 or carmen.grant@cityofdenton.com.

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Teen Writing Workshop

Are you a teen who dreams of being a writer and would like free advice from a professional? In preparation for Denton Writes 2010, Denton Public Library’s creative writing contest, the North Branch Library is offering a two-part writing workshop for teens, presented by local author and poet, Nancy Carpenter Czerw. The workshop will take place at the North Branch, 3020 N. Locust, on Wednesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 7 from 4:30 to 5:30. Registration is required.

Mrs. Czerw requests a writing sample prior to the workshop. This will give her insight into each participant’s writing style so she may tailor the workshop to those attending. Instructions for submitting writing samples will be given at the time of registration.

For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez at 940-349-8741 or juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

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Adult and Teen Writing Workshop

Interested in the art of writing? Join Kelly Christiansen, local author and editor, at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust, on Saturday, April 11th, at 2 pm as she helps writers of all skill levels with everything from plots to poetry. This month’s focus is weak versus strong writing.