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SUMMARY:Youth Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a story or have a character come to life on a blank page?  Writing is like a magic portal where adventures begin and creativity can take flight. \nIn a supportive and encouraging environment\, you’ll be gently guided into the world of your own words and ideas. Through fun and engaging exercises\, you’ll see how making ideas come to life is exciting\, fun and just a blank page away. \nHarry Potter\, The Wild Robot\, Magic Tree House were all ideas that came to life through telling a story.  Turning your very own words into your very own story is a wonderful feeling and\, in this class\, you will write yours. \nWhat to Expect\n Come ready to have fun\, take creative risks\, and surprise yourself with what you create.  Enjoy learning about crafting a story and finding how your unique ideas can make a story come to life.  See your words take you on an adventure into your imagination. \nAges 5 – 8 Grades \nAbout Your Instructor – Melissa MacTaggart\nMelissa MacTaggart brings a multi-layered background in writing and the performing arts. She has worked as an actor\, producer\, director\, playwright\, theatre company creative director\, and drama teacher. With over 25 years as a freelance writer\, Melissa has experience in a wide range of genres. \nHer work includes: \n\nTwo original plays produced in Los Angeles during the Beverly Hills Livesummer season\nA bi-monthly column\, Urban Suburban\, for The Chicago Tribune Suburban Network\nNine years as a ghostwriter for an online magazine\, covering topics from gardening\, environmental awareness to sustainable living.\nArticles for the Daily Herald Chicagoand content creation for various websites\nSongwriting and lyric composition\nHer youth novel ‘The Wren and the Dream Maker’ was published in October 2025\nShe a judge on the panel of authors for The Lake Bluff Library’s ‘Phyllis Fox Memorial Writing Contest’ for 2025.\n\nMelissa’s deep love for language and storytelling continues to shape her creative journey\, and she is excited to help you have fun finding the writer in you.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/youth-creative-writing/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Specialty,Wellness,Youth
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