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middle grade short story workshop

About my short story workshop

  • Developed for middle school students

  • Covers elements of writing a short story

  • Focused on finding inspiration

  • Identifying the stories all around you

  • Where and how to start your story

  • Overview of the publishing process

  • Book excerpt reading of Middle Grade is No Place for Magic

  • 45-minute Zoom workshops; onsite workshops will be considered upon request

contact me to learn more!

Ashley Soltysik

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Holt Crossing Intermediate

"I genuinely cannot thank you enough. The students STILL talk about this being one of their favorite things. They have used your tips and so many of them have developed many, many wonderful stories. I feel so grateful to have been your first author visit!"

Middle-grade ELA student

"Thank you so much for the information about writing. It's going to help me through all my grades."

Middle-grade ELA student

"Thank you for doing the call with us. I learned a lot about writing, and how to add more to my writing. I got a good grade on my writing because of you! I couldn't thank you enough." 

Middle-grade ELA student

"Thank you for sharing tips on how to do our stories. I can't wait for your book to come out. I bet it will be amazing and I really want to read it. It sounds like a great story!"
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