Creative Writing Workshops in Houston, Texas for Kids by Melissa M. Williams children's author of Iggy the Iguana

Its that time of year again!  Time to register for the 2nd annual Creative Writing/Character Development and Illustration Camp hosted by Children's Author, Melissa M. Williams, with guest Illustrator Ryan Shaw!

5 Day Creative Writing and Illustration Workshop

The Iggy the Iguana Character Development Workshop is designed to teach students how to think outside the box and create unique characters with interesting stories.  The author, Melissa Williams, will discuss the way she used her own experiences with her pets to create the fictional characters in Iggy the Iguana.  Students will learn how to bring their own ideas to life through words and illustrations as professional illustrator, Ryan Shaw, explains the process of connecting to the author’s characters with art.  During the week, the students will have the opportunity to use their newly learned skills to come up with their own character and develop a unique short story that will be eligible for publication in the “I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids” Contest.

The Workshop Includes:

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·      5 Days of Creative Writing Instruction

·      Art Lesson’s from professional illustrator

·      Behind the Scene Publishing Insight

·      Daily Snack, Prizes and Handouts

·      Short Story Project

·      An Iggy T-shirt

Children get a SNEAK PEAK into the world of being an

Author, Illustrator, & Publisher!

Each Student will have a chance to enter their short story into the Read3Zero “I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids” Anthology and be professionally published by LongTale Publishing!

See www.Read3Zero.com for information.

SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION:

June 28^th to July 2^nd 2010  (For incoming 2^nd-5^th graders)

July 12^th to 16^th 2010 (For incoming 5th to 8^th graders)

Time: 9:ooam to 12:30pm

Location: Hobby Lobby, 16011 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095

Price: $250 

Hurry, only 12 spots available!!!!

To register and reserve your child a spot, click HERE for a printable registration form!

Click HERE for a printable copy of the form below.