Teens

Writing Workshop for Teens: Traditional Publishing

Traditional Publishing

Writing a manuscript is a massive accomplishment, but what happens next? From agents to editors, query letters to royalties, and cover art to copyedits, the world of publishing is full of surprises.

This one-hour workshop covers local author Lianne Oelke's traditional publishing journey that transformed her YA novel, NICE TRY, JANE SINNER from a chaotic Word doc to a polished hardcover in stores across Canada and the US. A Q & A session will follow, with tips and advice for any teen who has dreamed of seeing their name on bookshelves!

 

Registration Required. Register online, call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144, or email tag@nvdpl.ca

 

Bio: Lianne loves writing about and for teenagers who make questionable decisions while trying to figure out their place in the world. When she's not writing or working in the film industry, Lianne loves to garden, race in triathlons (slowly, but it still counts!), and explore the trails around her North Vancouver home.

 

Writing Workshops for Teens with YA author Lianne Oelke:

  • Character Development - Saturday March 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Learn more and register.
  • Traditional Publishing - Sunday March 24, 1:00pm-2:30pm.

 

We're moving to a new events platform!

To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73661

 

Location: 

Lynn Valley

Time: 

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Audience: 

  • Teens

Writing Workshop for Teens: Character Development

Character Development

Between finding the perfect voice, writing natural-sounding dialogue, avoiding cliches, and building a compelling arc, creating realistic characters isn't easy!

Join local YA author Lianne Oelke at a one-hour workshop for examples, strategies, and exercises to help bring your characters to life. The workshop will last one hour, but if you're feeling inspired, stick around after for a writing period to work on your own projects and talk to Lianne.

 

Registration Required. Register online, call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144, or email tag@nvdpl.ca

 

Bio: Lianne loves writing about and for teenagers who make questionable decisions while trying to figure out their place in the world. When she's not writing or working in the film industry, Lianne loves to garden, race in triathlons (slowly, but it still counts!), and explore the trails around her North Vancouver home.

 

Writing Workshops for Teens with YA author Lianne Oelke:

  • Character Development - Saturday March 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm.
  • Traditional Publishing - Sunday March 24, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Learn more and register.

 

We're moving to a new events platform!

To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73654

 

Location: 

Lynn Valley

Time: 

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Audience: 

  • Teens

Make a Mini-Comic! with artist Helena Juhasz

Join artist Helena Juhasz and learn to make a mini-comic!

During this fast-paced 90-minute workshop, Helena will cover the below topics, with time for you to work on a comic creation! Any skill level welcome. We will supply art materials, but you can bring your own tools if you prefer. At the end of the workshop you will have made a mini-comic to take home!

 

1) Intro - Comics & Zines

2) Sketching/Character Development

3) Storytelling Arc

4) Comic Drawing Techniques - panels, pacing, speech bubbles, emanata, etc.

5) Drawing Template

6) Colouring 

7) Photocopying & Stapling Mini Comic

 

Author bio:

Helena Juhasz is a local cartoonist and illustrator who loves discovering new characters and seeing where they will take her! She has been teaching mini comics workshops locally for the last eight years and is currently working on her graphic novel! 

 

For Tweens and Teens (ages 10+)

 

Registration required. Register online, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166, or email tag@nvdpl.ca

This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.

 

We're moving to a new events platform!

To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73165

 

Location: 

Parkgate

Time: 

Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Audience: 

  • Teens

De-stress with a Doggo

Take a break from studying to de-stress with a certified therapy dog.

Stop by the 2nd floor of Capilano branch to hang out with dogs Boomer and Jo for a few minutes of chilled out doggo time. 

 

No registration required. Questions? Contact tag@nvdpl.ca

This event takes place on the 2nd Floor at Capilano Library.

Location: 

Capilano

Time: 

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Audience: 

  • Teens

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