Young Writers

The California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Branch presents its

YW_poster_2013Young Writers Contest

for 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Contra Costa County
Honoring a new generation of California writers

On this page, you will find:

  • A color poster to print and place on your bulletin boards or share with students in your school (click “YW_poster_2013“)
  • Guidelines for the 2013 contest (click “Guidelines 2013“)
  • Poetry Prompts to use in your classes to help your students with their writing projects (click “Poetry Prompts 2013“)
  • information about our March 2 workshop (see below)

Humor, Mystery & Suspense Writing Workshop

Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Students

Bring pen and paper and get ready to WRITE!

When:  Sat., March 2, 2013, 9 a.m. – 12 noon

Where:  Walnut Creek Public Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA, tel. 925-977-3340

Cost:  Free

Dying to write a funny thriller or a scary whodunit with quirky characters? Discover how YOU can write the BEST story from two published authors. You’ll have a blast, play an uproarious game and write. This is YOUR chance! Ask questions about books, the craft of writing, and the publishing world!

Come and have a great time with children’s authors Sarah Wilson and Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff.

Visit them at www.sarahwilsonbooks.com  and www.lizbooks.com