Me, Myself and Our Story

Me, Myself and Our Story was launched in 2023 by Esther Productions, Inc and The Institute for African American Writing and is designed for teen girls who have an interest in creative writing. It is a professional creative writing institute providing instruction in poetry fiction and memoir writing. Course of study will provide six weeks of focus and instruction on each topic. That is six weeks of poetry, six weeks of fiction and six weeks of memoir writing. The Institute is for young ladies 15-19 years old who have an interest in creative writing. The first session will be in poetry. Students should be prepared to attend all six sessions.

The next session is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2024 at Trinity.

Feb 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Washington, 125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA--Room 230
Me, Myself and Our Story: Creative Writing Institute for Young Ladies Aged 15 through 19 is a free course led by professional and published writers.

This six-week ART OF POETRY WRITING course is for individuals who want to learn the basics of formal poetry writing as well as those seeking to master their style and strengthen their voice.

Info: estherproductionsinc@gmail.com

https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/me-myself-and-our-story-a-creative-writing-institute-for-young-ladies-15-19-years-old

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