Two-Day Intensive

 

This two-day intensive mimics the low-residency Writing for Children and Young Adults Program at Hamline University and features lectures from four accomplished faculty. 
 

• "Writing in First Person: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them," by two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly

• "First Chapters: Entwining Tension and Exposition," by two-time National Book Award Finalist Eliot Schrefer

• "Character: Creating Emotional Depth and Internal Plot Structures," by Pura Bulpre Medalist Ari Tison

• "How to Outline Your Novel without Freaking Out," by NAACP Image Award Finalist Sherri Smith

There will also be generative writing time and ample Q&A.

 

This virtual workshop is designed for writers at all levels. Cost is $300.

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Feedback Option

Feedback on your first 20 pages is available on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional cost of $100, to be billed separately. There are only ten spots available. Audio feedback  of ~five minutes will be provided by one of our faculty members. (Please note, we are not able to accommodate personal requests for faculty).

 

Secure one of these spots. 

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Hamline MFAC Scholarship

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Hamline MFAC will offer one scholarship to a student in need. If you are unable to pay the registration fee and would like to be considered for a scholarship, please submit a brief summary (~100 words) explaining why you want to take this workshop to workshops@erinentradakelly.com. Your submission will be reviewed by Hamline MFAC faculty.

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