Tuesday, February 1, 2011

February's Teen Writers Group

Our next Teen Writers group will meet Monday, February 28 @6pm in the Teen Zone. Pizza & drinks will be provided, thanks to the Friends of the Library.

The group decided that members should bring the following to share at February's meeting:
  • An original piece of writing (could have been written at any time), preferably in the genre you enjoy writing most.
  • Something you are reading, because what you read influences how you write.
  • A FRIEND! What better way to expand the group.
Writing Project "Homework"
  • Description of your mythological/mythical creature. (You can create your own or create a mutation/upgrade/parody of one. Create a description of your character and how they interact with others.)
  • Begin working on the Vantage Point Project. (The group brainstormed topics and each person is going to write up a scenario about the topics.)
Mythological/Mythical Creatures
  • Siren
  • Mermaid
  • Post-apocalyptic monsters & boogie men
  • Angels
  • Werewolves
  • Daughters of the moon/Sons of the moon
  • Bipolar aliens
  • Gargoyles

Vantage Point Project topics
  • Clones (& their introduction to society)
  • Serial Killers
  • Historical Fiction twists (ex. Steampunk)
  • Fairytale retellings
  • Deja vu/destiny/fate/reincarnation
  • Happiness/humor
  • Irony
  • No happy ending
  • Bad guy is the good guy
  • Mythology
  • Hobos
  • Parody
  • Twist endings
  • Psychotic childhood toys
  • Alternate reality
  • Evolution of our society
  • Post-apocalyptic society
  • Kidnapping/personal tragedy
  • Controversy/conspiracy/rebellion
"Rules" of Teen Writers
  • Respect members of the group. No nastiness, please!
  • What is shared at TW, stays at TW.
  • Provide constructive criticism, not negative commentary.
  • Any kind of writing is allowed.
  • If you are sharing, please warn the group of any content that may be graphic. It may be appropriate for your writing, but not for the setting.