Included in the cost of this program:

1. A SPECIAL VISIT AND Q&A SESSION WITH MARYLAND STATE AWARD-WINNER AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, ROSEANNE A. BROWN. She will join in-person to discuss her work on her various published works and share her insights and encouragements with the students.

2. 1 BRAND NEW SIGNED NOVEL

3. Professional instruction from a certified teacher with a Master’s degree and 10+ years of classroom experience

4. New lined writing notebook

5. New writing materials (pencils, erasers, sharpeners, rulers, pens)

6. Reference sheets for continued practice outside of club time

This 12-week club session is brought to you by former Cold Spring Elementary teacher, Nate Madden.

Participants will receive in-depth instruction on creating vibrant, quality stories. This will support students in their school narrative assignments, as well as encourage their personal passion for creative writing. This course is perfect for kids who simply love to write or are looking to improve their writing skills, and even those who intend to pursue a writing career in the future.

Content for the sessions:

1. Brainstorming & Journaling Strategies

2. Outlines & Organizer Planning

3. Character Development Techniques

4. Setting Development Techniques

5. Sensory & Emotional Writing

6. Vivid Vocabulary

7. Figurative Language

8. Simple & Complex Plot Structure Formats

9. Revising & Editing Tips

10. Short Story Project Pt. 1

11. Short Story Project Pt. 2

12. In-Person Visit with Roseanne A. Brown