Character Development Creative Workshop Summer Camp

by Iggy the Iguana Press

5 Day Creative Writing and Illustration Summer Camp
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Hosted by the Author of the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series

MELISSA M. WILLIAMS

With guest Illustrator RYAN SHAW

It's that time of year again, time for the Second Annual Iggy the Iguana Character Development Writing Camp for Kids. Last year we had a blast, as children around the Houston area, joined me for 5 days to increase their creative writing skills and make up new and original characters for their own stories. This year the camp will now be offered to 2^nd-8^th graders in two different week sessions, divided by age group.

The Iggy the Iguana Character Development Workshops are designed to teach students how to think outside the box and create unique characters with interesting stories. I will be discussing ways I used my own experiences with childhood pets to create the fictional characters in Iggy the Iguana while teaching the use of archetypes, conflict resolution, and original storyline development tactics. 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 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 story that will be eligible for publication in the "I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids" Contest. See Read3Zero for details.

Last year four of the writing camp kids were asked to participate in a character development group for the writing of my third book in the Iggy Series, Turtle Town. Many of the students who have participated in the character development classes have accelerated at their own writing in school and at home. Some of my students have competed in creative writing competitions and will be published authors in the Read3Zero publishing project this year.

"I just wanted to let you know that my daughter made it to the final competition in
PSIA, Private School Interscholastic in creative writing! She said your
previous workshop helped her a lot! Thank you! She will now represent her
class, 2nd grade, against all private schools from Houston and surrounding
areas, on March 27^th, 2010. She is very excited and more than ever would like to attend
your next workshop!" Parent, Houston, TX

As we all know, with just a little extra encouragement and creativity, children will reach above and beyond their full potential. I can't wait to meet my summer writers this year! If you would like to register your child for one of the creative writing workshops, please click HERE for a registration form.

The Workshop Includes:
· 5 Days of Creative Writing Instruction
· Art Lessons 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^nd2010 (For incoming 2nd-5th graders)

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

Time: 9:ooam to 12:30pm

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

Price: $250

Please email me with your questions at Melissa@LongTalePublishing.com.

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