ME, MYSELF, OUR STORY: A Creative Writing Institute for Young Ladies 15-19 Years Old

Esther Productions Inc. is presenting a professional creative writing institute providing instruction in poetry, fiction and memoir writing. Course of study will provide six weeks of focus and instruction on each topic. That is six weeks of poetry, six weeks of fiction and six weeks of memoir writing. 

The lead instructor will be award-winning author jonetta rose barras. (see brief bio below) However, guest writers will participate each semester. Students will also meet editors and learn specifics about the publishing industry. 

The Institute is for young ladies 15-19 years old who have an interest in creative writing.

The first session will be in poetry. Students should be prepared to attend all six sessions.

Registration is required; seating is limited. So register now!

jonetta rose barras will serve as the writing instructor. A bestselling author and award-winning journalist, she says she found her voice, experiencing life as a poet, fiction writer and performing artist. Her poetry has been published in numerous anthologies and journals; she has authored two collections. She has published short stories in several literary magazines. Barras has also published a biography of former Mayor Marion Barry and two books of creative nonfiction. She is a feature writer, investigative reporter, columnist and essayist; she was inducted into the Society of Professional Journalists DC Pro Chapter Hall of Fame in 2016.

For more information: write to estherproductionsinc@gmail.com

Please note these workshops are only for young ladies aged 15-19.