Writing Classes
Registration Open
The College Essay: Tell Your Story
College application essays for high school juniors and seniors.
Class Instructor:
Mandy Keskes
Class Date:
Online: Tuesday, May 5th
Class Time:
7-9 P.M. ET via Zoom, with one-on-one essay reviews to be scheduled during class.
Class Size:
10-12 students
Age Group:
High School; Grades 11-12
Location:
Online via Zoom; link to be provided the week before the class.
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Adult Class: Yes, you CAN write a novel!
Novel writing for ages 16+.
Class Instructor:
Mandy Keskes
Class Date:
Online: Wednesdays, Feb. 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Class Time:
7-8:30 P.M. ET
Class Size:
8-10 students
Age Group:
16+
Location:
Online via Zoom; link to be provided the week before the class.
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Here there be Dragons: Hiding Stories in Stories
Writing and world-building for 7th-12th graders.
Class Instructor:
'Cole Birkett
Class Date:
Online: Wednesdays, March 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th
Class Time:
5:30-7:00 P.M. ET
Class Size:
6-12 students
Age Group:
7th-12th Graders
Location:
Online via Zoom; link to be provided the week before the class.
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From Shouts to Whispers, Pages to Performance!
Poetry for 4th-6th graders.
Class Instructor:
Derek Miller
Class Date:
Tuesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 7th
Class Time:
4:30-5:30 P.M. ET
Class Size:
8-10 students
Age Group:
4th-6th Graders
Location:
PoWeR! Book Bags studio, 13606 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City.
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Talking Pictures: The Art of the Film Review
Writing reviews for 7th-12th graders.
Class Instructor:
Chris Loud
Class Date:
Thursdays, Jan. 29th - March 12th, no class Feb. 19th
Class Time:
5:30-6:30pm
Class Size:
8-10
Age Group:
7th-12th Graders
Location:
PoWeR! Book Bags studio, 13606 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City.
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Spring Break Stay-cation: Write 50-word Stories!
Flash stories for 7th-12th graders.
Class Instructor:
Mandy Keskes
Class Date:
Online: March 30th, 31st, and April 1st (Mon-Wed)
Class Time:
11 A.M. -12:30 P.M. ET
Class Size:
10-12 students
Age Group:
Grades 7-12
Location:
Online via Zoom; link to be provided the week before the class.
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Write Your Wildest Dreams!
Class Instructor:
Kelly Almer
Class Date:
Online: Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18
Class Time:
5:00-6:15 P.M. Et
Class Size:
6-8 students
Age Group:
4th-6th Graders
Location:
Online via Zoom; link to be provided the week before the class.
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Two Sides to Every Story: Play with Point of View
Class Instructor:
Kelly Almer
Class Date:
Online: Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18
Class Time:
6:30-8:00 P.M. ET
Class Size:
6-8 students
Age Group:
6th-8th Graders
Location:
Online via Zoom; link to be provided the week before the class.
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The National Writers Series Youth Board
The National Writers Series Youth Board
Class Instructor:
Audrey Irontree
Class Date:
Monthly meetings, others as-needed
Class Time:
TBD based on Youth Board members' schedules
Class Size:
8-10
Age Group:
7th-12th Graders
Location:
Registration Open
Writing Fantastic Stories
Fantasy and Magic Realism for High School Students
Class Instructor:
Kevin Fitton
Class Date:
Online: Tuesdays, October 15 – December 3
Class Time:
8 - 9:30 p.m.
Class Size:
8-10
Age Group:
High School Students
Location:
ONLINE: Zoom link to be provided the week before the class.
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Manistee Middle School Poetry Club
Class Instructor:
Nicole Bernadette Birkett
Class Date:
Thursdays, info session on 9/19, class on 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 and 11/7
Class Time:
4:00-5:30
Class Size:
8-10
Age Group:
6-8th graders
Location:
Manistee Middle/ High School
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Sketch Comedy Writing Using Improv for High Schoolers
Class Instructor:
Nicole Hastings McKendrick with Dave Thomas and Lisa Thauvette
Class Date:
Wednesdays, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30.
Class Time:
3:45-5:15pm
Class Size:
8-14
Age Group:
9-12th graders
Location:
Dennos Museum Center’s Janis Community Room
Registration Full
Writers Create II
Class Instructor:
Kelly Almer
Class Date:
Tuesdays, 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Class Time:
4-5:30 PM
Class Size:
10
Age Group:
Grades 4-6
Location:
Online
Registration Full
Life Snippets and Snatches: Memoir Moments
Class Instructor:
Kelly Almer
Class Date:
Thursdays, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Class Time:
4-5:30 PM
Class Size:
10
Age Group:
Grades 4-6
Location:
Online
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Journalism Fall 2024
Class Instructor:
Noelle Riley
Class Date:
Tuesdays: 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Class Time:
4:30-5:45
Class Size:
6-8
Age Group:
6-8th Grade
Location:
Hybrid, first three and final class at Cordia, with remaining classes Online via Zoom (which will be sent the week of class)
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College Essay Writing Section 2 Fall 2024
Class Instructor:
Audrey Fierberg
Class Date:
Thursday, 10/17
Class Time:
4:30-6
Class Size:
15
Age Group:
High School Juniors and Seniors
Location:
Online via Zoom (which will be sent the week of class)
Registration Full
Antrim Raising Writers Language Lab
Class Instructor:
David Hornibrook
Class Date:
Thursdays, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17
Class Time:
Class on 9/12 and 10/17 are in person from 5-7PM; remaining classes are held via Zoom from 5:30-7:30 PM
Class Size:
10-12
Age Group:
Middle School; Grades 5-8
Location:
Elk Rapids Library and Online via Zoom