Hot topics, cool writing, warm vibe.

The place to be for Philly teens.

Wednesdays at 6pm. Free.

Email James Owk to register: jowk@mightywriters.org.

“Boys are beyond the range of anybody’s sure understanding, at least when they are between the ages of 18 months and 90 years.”  —James Thurber

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Coming soon to Mighty Writers: “Sound & Fury: The History of Black Radio”

All proceeds benefit programs that teach kids to write.

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What: High School Essay Day @ MW

When: Tues., Oct 4, 6-8pm

For who: Eighth grade students hoping to get into particular city high schools

Current status: 15 students enrolled, 15 volunteer tutors

Email for details (but hurry): rloeper@mightywriters.org

“The best creative work is never done when one is unhappy.”

—Albert Einstein

“A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.” —Dante

When: Tues. Sept. 13, 6-8pm
Where: Mighty Writers, 15th & Christian
Who’s eligible: High school juniors and seniors
What to bring: Your SAT practice essays, college admissions essays and/or scholarship essays
What to expect: A night of one-on-one essay guidance with a writing professional
All programs at Mighty Writers are free of charge

Storytelling: Stage to Page (Ages 5-7) Sundays 1-2:30pm Sept. 25—Nov. 6 (6 weeks) We’ll use our imaginations and oral storytelling to kickstart getting words on the page. As young directors and players, we’ll bring our stories to life, then write and illustrate the stories in book form. We’ll learn the basic elements of a story, including the who (characters), where (setting), and what (plot). Be part of the magic of the stories we’ll be creating through play.

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Funny Bones (Ages 8-10) Thursdays 6-7:30pm Oct. 13-Nov. 17 (6 weeks) What makes you ROFL? When was the last time you LOL’ed? In this whimsical workshop with local humor writer Diane Bones, we’ll learn how to use a sense of humor to energize and improve our writing. Exercises will help unlock your funny bone and look at your writing talent with a big smile.

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Comic Madness (Ages 10-12) Wednesday, 6-8pm Oct. 12-Nov. 16 (6 weeks) Learn the necessary skills techniques for crafting a narrative—including pacing, story-boarding, page layout and cover art. By the end of these six sessions, we’ll have produced our very own comic book individually or collaboratively. Come join the ranks of the Mighty Comic Artists.

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Sister Slam (Ages 11-13) Monday Oct. 10 6-8pm (1 session only) A performance poetry workshop based upon the book “Sister Slam and the Poetic Motormouth Road Trip,” by Linda Oatman High. What will be your slam poet name? How about your best friend’s? What are the keys to winning a poetry slam? Come and see. Students will complete a free-verse poem and get a first chance to perform their poem in a safe and encouraging atmosphere.

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Planet Pregnancy (Ages 13+) Monday, Oct. 24 6-8pm (1 session only) A writing workshop that emphasizes free verse poetry written in the style of the book “Planet Pregnancy,” by Linda Oatman High. Do you know anyone who had a child as a teenager? What were their feelings, emotions and fears at that time? What are the qualities of a good parent? Students will complete a free verse poem, and those wishing to share their creations with the class will do so.

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Sportswriting (Ages 13+) Tuesday, 6-8pm Sept. 27-Nov. 15 (8 weeks) Sportswriters unite! Come work with a writer who covered sports before turning to urban affairs. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Annette John-Hall will discuss hot topics in sports and show us what it takes to make a sports story POP! Learn insider secrets about how writers get professional athletes to open up in an interview.

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iBlog: Her City, Her Voice (13+) Mondays 6-8pm (8 weeks) Oct. 3-Nov. 21 A blogging workshop for young women (13+) interested in using the vast connections of the Internet as a tool to make their voices heard. We’ll learn about world of blogging, talk about issues that face our communities and what we think should be done about them, and discover our own blogging voices in the process.

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SAT Prep (Juniors and Seniors) Tues., Thurs. & Sat. Oct. 11-Dec. 1 (8 weeks) Do you want to raise your SAT scores? Are you willing to put in the work that it takes with returning Mighty instructor Andrew Isom? In this course, we learn the secrets of mastering the Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT, take three practice tests and then watch our scores go up. Call for a qualifying interview today and be totally prepared for your fall SAT date. Workshop is limited to fifteen students. Interviews are required for admittance. To schedule an interview, call 267.239.0899 or email rloeper@mightywriters.org.

To sign up for any of our free classes, call or email Program Director Rachel Loeper 267.239.0899 rloeper@mightywriters.org

P.S. More to come!

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“A writer is a writer because even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway.”

—Junot Díaz