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Writing | Budding Authors Teen Writing Club

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2026-07-28 18:00:00 2026-07-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Writing | Budding Authors Teen Writing Club Join us to discuss your creative writing ideas and connect with like-minded people who share your passion for writing. This month, we'll be delving into forgotten ruins and writing adventure stories about what we find there! Grayson Branch -

Tuesday, July 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join us to discuss your creative writing ideas and connect with like-minded people who share your passion for writing. This month, we'll be delving into forgotten ruins and writing adventure stories about what we find there!

We will discuss our ideas and offer prompts to boost creativity, discussing topics such as world-building, plot basics, character development, and choosing themes. We will also practice creating plot outlines and will discuss publishing options. This supportive and inspiring environment is perfect for both beginners and seasoned writers alike!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 16-18 | Ages 12 - 15 |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing |

Grayson Branch
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Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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