are experiential, fun and surprising, with lots of pre-writing
activities, discussion, and creative experiences to access left and
right brain process.
empower young people to think like writers and think of themselves as writers.
are workshop based.
focus on creative process and writing craft.
encourage
a supportive writing community where members help each other to
“unpack” their stories, poems or essays and offer specific,
non-judgmental observations.
model revision as a part of the creative process using an inquiry-based method.
teach conventions (grammar, spelling etc) as important tools to be considered in later drafts.
use model texts from age appropriate writing.
provide an
opportunity to share creative work with friends and family at a public
reading and through a variety of True Ink-sponsored publications