From Memory to Masterpiece (Rising 8th-10th Graders)

FROM MEMORY TO MASTERPIECE (Rising 8th-10th Graders)

This class is designed to help you craft a meaningful personal narrative about your individual experiences that would rival any fictional story. We will do this by collecting memories, crafting scenes, and bringing your unique point of view to life within a vibrant community of young writers. You can make your personality, your past, your aspirations come to life on the page through descriptive language, suspenseful dialogue, and models from other writers who have shown the world their true selves. This writing has the potential to become a powerful college essay.

Instructor: Tim Jeffreys has taught middle school, high school, and college-level English/Composition in Massachusetts and New York. He believes that watching students gain confidence throughout the writing process, whether it be for developing a story or an argument, is his favorite part of his job. Tim currently teaches at Niskayuna High School.

Instructor: Katie McCarty teaches 9-12th grade English at Niskayuna High School. She loves teaching personal narrative writing because it enables writers to experiment with voice, stylistic techniques, and so much more! She believes each writer has a unique story to tell.

This workshop will run July 7-11, 9am-12pm, at the University at Albany. Space is limited! Please register by June 1, 2025.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please do not complete this form. For more information, please email Nancy Czachor, CDWPWriteNow@gmail.com.