Pellissippi State Community College in East Knoxville hosts a wonderful, day-long workshop for creative writers. I've shared this information before, but there is still time to register. I promise this is a great way to spend a Saturday. I'll be teaching two breakout workshops and hanging out with authors and readers in the Writer's Room. NOTE - The event caters to young people but is open to writing enthusiasts of any age.
Here are a few details, and the flyer is at the bottom of this page.
- The YCWW is a free, day-long event open to all but geared mainly to area high school/PSCC students with an interest in creative writing. Middle school students are also welcome.
- The YCWW happens on Saturday, November 5th, at the PSCC Strawberry Plains campus and features an Appalachian theme in keeping with our new library/Appalachian Heritage Project: “Coming Home to Community.”
- Our keynote speaker/featured workshop leader is best-selling Appalachian author and PSCC professor Dr. Charles Dodd White.
- Morning coffee, pastries/fruit, and lunch will be provided, along with a packet and "goody bag" for each attendee.
- Door prizes will be given during lunch.
- Entertainment this year is provided by the Robyn James Ensemble and will feature Appalachian musical pieces, along with a brief introduction to the history of each piece.
- Workshops offered this year include fiction, poetry, songwriting, publication, and craft-focused sessions.
- This year's songwriting workshop be taught by Joseph Woods, aka “Black Atticus,” hailed as “one of the most intelligent and heartfelt voices of the new southern hip hop movement.”
- We will feature a "Writer's Room" segment where attendees may interact one-on-one with our workshop leaders and other professional writers from the community.
- Our "Appalachian Arts" space will feature artisans, craftspeople and costumed historical interpreters who will offer attendees a glimpse of the rich culture of our area. If you ever wished to learn to quilt or to immerse yourself in area history, this is a great opportunity!
- We will host a "Showcase" at the end of the day where attendees may read/perform original works before an audience of peers, instructors and family members.
NEW THIS YEAR: - Join us for traditional Appalachian dancing (square, round and the Virginia Reel) as professional caller Timothy Klein takes us all for a spin on the dance floor! No experience necessary!
- Be part of our “Myths, Monsters, Superstitions, and Sayings!” station where you can video the stories you’ve heard from your family or in your community!
