BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Students will work to develop\, nurture\, and improve their w riting craft in a fun and supportive group. We will work on such literar y devices as setting\, character\, and plot. We will discuss how closely these devices are linked in creating believable stories. We will learn from other writers by examining their style through excerpts. We will al so practice these styles through group and individual exercises. Student s are encouraged to be creative and ready to try new things. Please brin g a notebook and pen.\nThe instructor: \;Laurie Faria Stolarz \; is the author of several popular young adult novels including theTouch&n bsp\;series (the latest release of which is \;Deadly Little Voices)\ , \;Project 17\, and \;Bleed\, (all published by Disney/Hyperion Books for Children)\, as well as the bestselling \;Blue is for Nigh tmares \;series (Flux Publications). With more than a million books in print worldwide\, Stolarz&rsquo\;s titles have been named on numerous award lists\, including the Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers list and t he Top Ten Teen Pick list\, both through the American Library Associatio n. Stolarz attended Merrimack College and received anMFA \;in creati ve writing from Emerson College in Boston. For more information\, please visit her Web site at \;www.lauriestolarz.com.\nCost: $200Dates: Tu esdays and Thursdays\, August 7\, 9\, 14\, 16Time: 4&ndash\;6PM\n \; \n***If your child will be attending the workshop\, please call the book store by Friday\, August 3rd to pre-register.  \;We may not be able to accomodate day-of arrivals. URL:http://marblehead.patch.com/events/4-day-creative-writing-workshop-fo r-ages-12-with-laurie-faria-stolarz SUMMARY:4-DAY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP for Ages 12+ with LAURIE FARIA ST OLARZ LOCATION:The Spirit of '76 Bookstore &\; Card Shop: 107 Pleasant St\, Marblehead\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR