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:
Lori
Parent
Nina
Parent
Annie
Parent
Graydon
Alumnus
Kayla
Student
Isabela
Student
Susannah
Student
Kimberly
Parent
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If you can’t wait to turn the page, the writer has succeeded in telling you a great story. What does it take to develop characters, settings, dialogue, and plot elements that have you on the edge of your seat? This workshop answers those questions and more! We’ll breakdown the parts of fiction writing each week and test out what we’ve learned with some on-the-spot writing. You’ll work with your peers, too — giving advice and feedback, while hearing what they have to say about your work.
Not only does this workshop make you a better writer, but when you understand the process, it makes you appreciate your favorite writers even more. Don’t leave us on the edge of our seats — register now for this workshop!
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What’s the difference between a basic review and a real critical piece? How can we weave our personal narratives into cultural critique? Let’s zoom in on that one thing that lights us up, and create something sharp and memorable to share with the world! Once you have these tools in your toolbox, you’ll be using them for life.
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.