Thurber House to encourage outside-the-box thinking at Young Writers’ Studio – The Columbus Dispatch

Calling all scribes in grades 9-12! Do you have a story that you must get out of your head and onto paper? Or maybe you just enjoy writing as a hobby.

Whether you write because it’s your passion or simply because it’s fun, meeting like-minded young people can spark creativity and provide a valuable learning experience.

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Beginning Jan. 7, high schoolers can participate in the Young Writers’ Studio, which will be presented by Thurber House every other Tuesday through May 13.

Each session will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave., next door to Thurber House. Can’t make it in person? No worries — you can attend in real time via Zoom.

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Facilitator Frances Wiley (she/they) will lead young writers in exercises and activities to inspire out-of-the-box thinking. Wiley has long been involved with Thurber House as a student, camp counselor and children’s and adult workshop instructor. Additionally, they’re a Young Writers’ Studio alum.

Part of each session will be devoted to peer discussion and feedback. Students can bring in their writing to be reviewed in a nurturing environment. Those who choose not to share can still participate by learning how to constructively discuss writing while helping other writers improve their work.

The 10 sessions can be taken individually for $17 each or as a full season costing $150. A limited number of scholarships are available. To register for the Young Writers’ Studio, go to bit.ly/3BXy3os.

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Those who are unable to pay online, need financial assistance or have questions should email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.

Virtual participants will receive Zoom access information before each session. If you haven’t already downloaded the desktop or mobile app, you can do so at zoom.us/download.

For more information about the Young Writers’ Studio, visit thurberhouse.org.

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