[WRITING WORKSHOP] Storytelling with local author Eldritch Black (Weirdbey Island series) (Age 9-12)

TIME:  10:00AM - 12:00 PM, January 27, 2023

VENUE: South Whidbey Community Center, Room 112

AGE: 9-12

Calling all aspiring middle-grade writers – especially those who are fans of the epic novel series Weirdbey Island! Are you ready to craft epic tales, unlock your imagination, and get writing tips from the author of this series - Eldritch Black? This writing workshop is created for you! 

With the author’s guidance, you will learn how to create vivid characters, dastardly villains, and heroic allies! Discover how to plot your story before you write it so it has an enticing beginning, middle, and ending - this framework can be used for all future stories.

Finally, learn writing techniques that will help to make your stories shine

Here's what awaits you:

- Meet and learn from Eldritch Black (Derrick Sutton) – the author behind the famous mystery novel series Weirdbey Island (among other novels), and listen to him share about his writing process of crafting this page-turner. Now is the time to ask all your burning questions about writing, and publishing, and maybe even learn about his next book!

- Blast off into creative galaxies: Dive into interactive exercises and writing prompts that will spark your imagination. Workshop on character development, world-building, plot twists, and more. Learn how to make your stories sing, from hilarious dialogue to whimsical wonders and epic spooky adventures.

- Get your creative juices flowing: Brainstorm with fellow writers, share your work in a supportive environment, and receive valuable feedback.

This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for middle-grade level students (age 9-12) to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills in an exciting environment.  Plus, they'll get to meet a local literary figure who will inspire them to chase their writing dreams!

NOTE:

- You can purchase a signed (personalized) copy of Weirdbey Island (or other books by Eldritch Black) prior to the workshop HERE. 

- The recommended age for the workshop is 9-12. However, slightly younger or older students are welcome as long as they are at similar level of maturity and writing/reading skills.

About the instructor 

Eldritch Black (Derrick Sutton) is the author of spooky stories for Middle Grade readers and adults who enjoy magical adventures. He was born in London, UK, and now live on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest of America, right near a giant octopus, and other unmentionable, fearsome beasts. Some of these creatures might look like chipmunks, but I’ve seen them transform by the silvery light of the full moon, and they’re definitely not worth messing with!

His latest book series is called Weirdbey Island, which features a secret organization called ‘The Society of The Owl And Wolf’, a brave circle of friends, and all manner of magical mishaps. So far there’s been cursed pirates, a mind-controlling Jackalope, fairground ghosts, aliens from faraway places, and a most sinister group of witches.

Eldritch has also written a novel about where the monsters go after dawn called The Book of Kindly Deaths, a Christmas story concerning Santa Claus and his arch-foe Krampus, and a Steampunk adventure called ‘The Clockwork Magician’. 

On the non-fiction front, Eldritch is writing a book about the craft of writing. He is passionate about imparting the love of writing to the young generations through his writing, school visits, and writing workshops.