Comments on: What About a Writers Conference For Kids?

By: Gail tanner

Gail tanner — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:08:59 +0000

I would love to do this, but I think my fourth graders would be a little overwhelmed by multiple presenters on the same day. I plan visiting author days for my students that correspond to what we’re currently working on. Good sources: local newspaper, local community college, talk with guest presenters at your local Barnes and Noble, local writers, and teachers who have been published. It’s a great opportunity for kids to see that real people write.

By: YouthMUSE

YouthMUSE — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:06:19 +0000

Our school launched a bi-annual book fair. This would be a perfect time to add a Writers Conference in. Good suggestion.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:17:11 +0000

Wouldn’t that be fantastic?

By: Olugbemisola

Olugbemisola — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:03:58 +0000

i think it is a fantastic idea!

By: LC

LC — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:02:22 +0000

When I was in 5th grade I went to a young writers workshop. It was an application or selection deal, so only kids who wanted to be there were. It was a week long deal and I had a great time.

By: Carolyn Starks

Carolyn Starks — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:53:37 +0000

Love the idea, especially if it had a different twist on it compared to what they do in school. That could mean workshops on writing humor, or what to do if you don’t enjoy writing, etc…

By: Book Chook

Book Chook — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:30:57 +0000

It’s a wonderful idea! I would love to think that there would be enough interested young writers to interest the whole school, but if not, maybe there could be a creativity conference, with a range of different creative pursuits/skills?

By: Natasha Wing

Natasha Wing — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:28:31 +0000

The teenagers in Humboldt County have a Writers Conference where they go to hear speakers on writing, and then have writing exercises. I would love to be part of something like that here as an author, or to lead a workshop for the kids interested in writing.