“Stories are found things, like fossils in the ground… Stories are relics, part of an undiscovered, pre-existing world.”

~ Stephen King

For: Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 (maximum 5 students)

Dates: Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Mar 3rd, 10th

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

To Register: melissadespina@gmail.com / 0544788437

Price: 600 ILS (including food)

Please note:

• Over the course of the chug, students will be invited to 15 minute individual writing conferences over Zoom and to a special virtual guest author visit.
• Our publishing party will take place from 5:30 – 6 p.m. on March 10th.
• Price includes hot chocolate and a croissant or brownie each week.

Location: Kumkum Teahouse, Derech Beit Lechem 23

Antagonists, Protagonists, and McGuffins. Oh My!

Now is the perfect time to tell the story that only you can tell. 📖

And you don’t have to do it by yourself.

Over the course of seven weeks, you and your fellow writing club members will unearth your stories, get to know your characters and settings, and use structure to tell your stories in the most powerful way possible.

All while fueled by hot chocolate. ☕️

And along the way, we’ll be asking each other one important question about our writing “What’s your favorite part?” Focusing on your strengths will make your stories shine!

You’ll end up with a short story you’ll be proud to share with your new writing community, your friends and family, and the world.

Note: Much of our curriculum has been adapted (with Lani’s blessing) from “The Year of Writing Magically” workshop, a ten month writing course developed by story expert and best-selling author Lani Diane Rich, author of “How Story Works.”

To register >>> melissadespina@gmail.com / 0544788437

More About the WYFP Writing Club

• Mel will be writing a short story along with everyone!
• Activities for each meeting will be posted in a password protected blog post, which will be accessible to you and your families.
• You’ll develop confidence as writers. Each meeting will begin by talking about an inspirational writing quote from a famous author and end with a cheer about your many talents.
• We’ll have some special guests.
• We’ll take breaks and play games.
• Critiques will focus on “favorite parts” and going with what works, rather than criticism.
• By the end of January, everyone’s stories will be posted in a downloadable anthology that will be accessible on our group blog.
• You’ll become part of a magical writing community that you’ll still be part of even after January (we’ll have reunions).
• During the last thirty minutes of our last session, we’ll have a celebration of your success as a writer! You’ll read your favorite part of your story out loud (if you choose to) and have a special ceremony. Guests welcome!