Keyword: Creative Writing Contest

Get writing tips and inspiration during the May meeting of Jenks Teen Advisory Group! We'll discuss library services for teens, and practice our creative writing skills for YPCWC!

Jenks Library
Tuesday, May 7th
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

We'll have snacks, pens, and paper, so come write with us! Call 918-549-7570 if you have any questions.

Here is an exciting opportunity if you're interested in playwriting!

The workshop will cover aspects of playwriting, including proper stage play format, creating a script for the imaginative possibilities of the stage, and tips on aspects such as writing good dialogue and creating characters. Michael Wright is the director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Creative Writing at The University of Tulsa, where he teaches screenwriting and playwriting.

Playwriting Workshop With Michael Wright

Saturday, May 10th

3 – 4:30 pm

Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St. 74114

To register, call 918-549-7617

The 2014 Young People's Creative Writing Contest is here! 

Brochures are available at all libraries, but here's what you need to know:

• Contest is for ages 10-18
• 3 age groups: 10-12, 13-15, 16-18
• 4 categories: poetry, short story, informal essay, short play, and NEW IN 2014: Graphic Short Story. 
• Contestants may enter more than one category, but only one manuscript per category.
• Entries accepted May 1 – June 5 
• Enter online, starting May 1st at http://teens.tulsalibrary.org/ypcwc/entryform, or by filling out an entry form (attached below).

More details in the attached brochure/entry form.

Questions? Call 918-549-7490 or email cwalsh@tulsalibrary.org.

Winners of the 2013 Young People's Creative Writing Contest Short Play category will see their visions come to life at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this coming Saturday, November 14th at 7 pm. The PAC will present selections from all 12 award-winning plays. An accomplished staff of the University of Tulsa's Theater Department will perform the plays under direction of Michael Wright, Applied Associate Professor of Creative Writing, Theater, and Film. All the details are below!

Brain Storms: New Works by Young Writers

November 16th at pm

Charles E. Norman Theater

Tickets: $10

Meet author Jim Murphy at two fun, free events this weekend...