Minnesota 4-H Young Writers Club

Event information

Date

Monday, December 2, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-12-02 18:30:00 2024-12-02 19:30:00 Minnesota 4-H Young Writers Club 4-H invites youth to take the NaNoWriMo challenge and write a novel in a month! Youth in grades 6+ will meet virtually on Mondays in November and the first Monday in December to write together, share their work and connect with other writers around Minnesota.Youth will work independently and in small groups. There will be personal encouragement, weekly incentives and prizes available.I have never written a novel before. Is this club for me?If you have a passion for writing, then yes! While we will challenge all youth to finish their novel during our club experience, the ultimate goal is to connect youth and inspire them to further their writing skills. No matter how much you can write, our goal is for all youth to feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment, all while learning something new.Schedule of sessionsVirtual sessions will be once a week, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings from Nov. 4 to 25 and Dec. 2. Sessions will include a time to connect with other writers, be supported in your writing journey and talk about writing challenges that will help you develop your writing to the next level. America/Chicago public

Time

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Central time

Location

Webinar series

Contact

Kris Vatter, Extension educator
[email protected] or 651-480-7700

Ann Olson, Extension educator
[email protected] or 320-968-5077

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4-H invites youth to take the NaNoWriMo challenge and write a novel in a month!

Youth in grades 6+ will meet virtually on Mondays in November and the first Monday in December to write together, share their work and connect with other writers around Minnesota.

Youth will work independently and in small groups. There will be personal encouragement, weekly incentives and prizes available.

I have never written a novel before. Is this club for me?

If you have a passion for writing, then yes! While we will challenge all youth to finish their novel during our club experience, the ultimate goal is to connect youth and inspire them to further their writing skills. No matter how much you can write, our goal is for all youth to feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment, all while learning something new.

Schedule of sessions

Virtual sessions will be once a week, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings from Nov. 4 to 25 and Dec. 2.

Sessions will include a time to connect with other writers, be supported in your writing journey and talk about writing challenges that will help you develop your writing to the next level.

Audience

Youth in grades 6+

Cost

Free

Registration

For assistance, refer to the event registration guide.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.