Nosotros empoderar jóvenes para que escriban las suyas historias.
Una comunidad emocionante, desafiante y solidaria donde los jóvenes autores prosperan
Con sede en Washington Heights, Uptown Stories ofrece talleres de escritura creativa después de clases, de fin de semana y de verano para niños de 8 a 18 años, dirigidos por maestros estrellas del rock, que también son autores y artistas profesionales.
Los estudiantes aprenden el arte y el oficio de escribir, cómo revisar su trabajo y cómo dar y recibir comentarios constructivos. Cada taller termina con una lectura de celebración en la librería WordUp de Washington Heights y la publicación de una antología de tapa blanda, para que todos los estudiantes abandonen nuestro programa como autores publicados.
Para garantizar que nuestro programa sea accesible para nuestra comunidad étnica y económicamente diversa, nuestra matrícula es «pague lo que pueda». Uptown Stories crea una comunidad emocionante, desafiante y solidaria donde los autores jóvenes prosperan.
Por qué ¿Escritura creativa?
Creemos que la escritura es una herramienta esencial para:
Annie
Parent
Xanthe
Student
Nina
Parent
Kayla
Student
Anna
Student
Kimberly
Parent
Elias
Alumnus
José
Student
¿Está listo para unirse a un taller?
There’s always more to learn, fiction writers! Come build on the skills you’ve already got, and dig deeper into the qualities that give all the best stories that extra POP.
Whichever genre of fiction you prefer (historical, fantasy, realistic, etc.) is welcome! We’ll focus on the fine details that will take your writing from good to great: natural, character-driven dialogue; proper pacing; inciting incidents; raising the stakes; plot-twists; and, of course, the art of the satisfying ending. We’ll look to our favorite fiction writers for inspiration, and discover new works worthy of your attention.
This workshop is for students who are familiar with the basics of fiction writing, and who would like to grow as writers.
This workshop is made possible through a partnership with Ava’s Smile, in honor of Ava Hecht’s legacy of creativity and compassion.
For many of us, picture books are what first sparked a lifelong joy for reading and crafting stories. From Max's wild rumpus to Sam-I-am's obsession with green eggs and ham, these books stay in our hearts long after the last page has been read. In this bilingual workshop, we'll revisit our favorite children's books through the eyes of a writer and illustrator, getting to the bottom of what makes some books so memorable. Then we'll develop and write our own books - mapping out characters, plot and narration. We'll consider pacing, illustrations, and what special details we can add to keep readers coming back again and again.
You can create a story from scratch, explore a cultural children's story that has been shared with you, or dive into a timeless fairy tale, transforming it into a fascinating page-turner that's all your own.
We welcome you to Snobby Poetry, should you be up for the challenge. We’re a self-motivated, uber-supportive band of misfits who read, write, and share poems. We love words, rhyme (only when used sparely, thank you), observation, and Walt Whitman (obviously). Poetry is an illogical measuring device, filled with seemingly impossible comparisons and instructions; that is why we are called to write it. We are the liars who tell the truth. If this sounds like you, or if you’ve already taken a class with Jane LeCroy and want more, Snobby Poetry is the workshop for you.