Writing and Publishing Class for Kids at Creative York

This summer, I am offering two weeks of my 

writing and publishing workshop at Creative York. 

http://creativeyork.org/classes/summercamps/

Students will create their own stories with an experienced teacher and published author as their editor, coach, and guide. Then, students will learn how to format their creative writing into books they can publish with all the technical details and awesome covers. Each student may have their final story published and even made available on Amazon. Students may bring stories they have written or that are in progress. All writing materials and iPads provided.

Instructor: Phyl Campbell
Location: Creative York, 10 N Beaver St, York

June 19-23 • 1-4pm • $90 • Ages 8-14

July 24-28 • 1-4pm • $90 • Ages 8-14

Follow the sign up links here: June 19-23 or July 24-28

I am also offering a culture and crafting camp each week with Victoria Kageni-Woodard of GUSA by Victoria.
For more information on the

Mwembeni-Safari Cultural Camp

 experience, view MORE or call 717-324-3725

Classes at Creative York and Rustic Cup

Creative York

Teen and Adult Creatives

http://creativeyork.org/adult-teen-classes/

Find Your Voice

Learn to write and publish
Mondays(4), April 17-May 8 (Adult Class)

6-8pm•$60•Ages 18+

Tuesdays(4), May 2-23 (Teen Class)
5:30-7:30PM• $40• Ages 13-17

Flash Fiction After Dark
Community Storytelling / Improv Game

Friday, April 14• 6-8pm • $20 • Ages 16+

Friday, May 19• 6-8pm • $20 • Ages 16+

Younger Creatives

http://creativeyork.org/youth-family-classes/

Art with Me: Tell Me a Story

Saturday, April 15•10-11am• $15•Ages 3-6
Saturday, May 13•10-11am• $15•Ages 3-6

Summer Writing Camp

June 19-23 • 1-4pm • $90 • Ages 8-14

July 24-28 • 1-4pm • $90 • Ages 8-14

 

First Friday

no registration - drop in

5-8PM • Free • All ages

May 5 June 2 July 7

Creative York Classes and Events will be held at 10 N Beaver in Downtown York.

As a Creative York Instructor

Teen Flash Fiction After Dark Party

Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion

June 28 – Time TBA

     Rustic Cup 

Kids Publishing Workshop

Saturdays by appointment

2-3:30PM •$10 per person •Ages 6-16

May  and June
Contact Rustic Cup FB page to register
https://www.facebook.com/RusticCupLLC/

Adult Publishing Workshop

Six sessions over two days

Learn to self-publish your book

and sell it on Amazon

Laptop strongly encouraged but not required

Summer Date TBD
LIKE the Rustic Cup Page for updates!

Rustic Cup events will be held at

50 W Maple Street in East Prospect

Young Authors Open House Event

Now that everyone has gotten back into the rhythm of school, Ann and I are excited to present an Open House of the Young* Writer's Workshop on September 16, from 5-7 at the Ann Peden Jewelry and Artist Marketplace in Watkinsville.

Come see work by authors age six (and a half), ten, sixteen, and maybe a little older than sixteen who make Georgia their home. Order copies of their books and maybe get their autographs.

Available on Amazon

Available on Amazon

Coming Soon!!

Available on Amazon

Learn more about the Young Writer Workshop, where both young and young at heart can find their voice(s) and make stories that can become real live books.

See the work done in Arkansas by young authors when I was living and working there. Ask me about special discounts, or pick up a list of their books which can be purchased on Amazon.

Play some writing and storytelling games -- Flash Fiction After Dark and the Four Favorites Game are my most popular.

And of course, while you are there, check out ALL the art and jewelry and unique gift items that Ann Peden's has to offer. For example, Ann made this owl bookmark right in front of my eyes!!

 People that come out to see me at First Friday on Main in Watkinsville on September 2nd have an opportunity to snag a coupon for a free bookmark like this one (with purchase of one of my books).

So again, please join us!
Open House of the Young* Writer's Workshop
September 16, from 5-7
Ann Peden Jewelry and Artist Marketplace

Ann Peden Jewelry

1431 Capital Ave
Suite 109
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-2656
store@annpedenjewelry.com

*Young and Young at Heart; Ages 5 and up welcome and encouraged!!

Published Books

I can't believe I have neglected to mention the first two GEORGIA books published through my creative writing workshop!!!

Six and a half year old Payton Ledford published I See a Rainbow. Payton drew all the pictures herself and dictated the story to me. Rainbow qualifies as a non-fiction PreK-Grade 2 textbook. In the book, you will learn the colors of a rainbow, where to find them, and that her favorite color is PINK!!

I See A Rainbow, available in Paperback or Kindle on Amazon.

Her sister is ten year old Kayden Ledford. Kayden published The Three Best Friends. This is a book about friends and working to keep friends from becoming frenemies. I can see this book being really popular with 8-12 year olds who are having a rough time with friends.

The Three Best Friends, available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com

You've got to check both of them out, along with all the books by the Arkansas Young Authors!!

Phyl Campbell is Author, Mother, Dreamer. She writes on a variety of topics: Education, Women/Feminism/Equality, Book Reviews, and Writing. Her books are available on Amazon. If you'd like to see her speak at an upcoming function, contact her via her website or Facebook page.

Dates and a Guest Blog Post Link

OK. Here are some dates:
Saturday, July 23 -- 11AM West Broad Farmer's Market
 I'll be doing storytime, handing out blank books for people to stop and make a book with, and all that jazz. Athens, GA!!

Tuesday, July 26 -- 1-4PM Ann Peden - Jewelry and Artist Marketplace
I'll be holding the PENULTIMATE Make A Book Summer Workshop for 2016.
Watkinsville, GA!!

And the AWA allowed me to guest post on their blog again. I really appreciate being part of this fantastic group. This is a guide to formatting in MSWord for CreateSpace.

https://athenswritersassociation.wordpress.com/2016/07/18/formatting-a-book-manuscript-with-ms-word/

(Kudos and thanks to Katherine for the beach scenes!!)

I am getting better about formatting and teaching myself better practices for formatting books for Kindle as well as POD. I'd love to help you see yourself in print -- contact me!!

Comments are always welcome, whether here or on my FB page. Same goes for LIKES, SHARES, and offers of canned Dr. Pepper (though we may have to do that in person).

New Time for Workshop and Two "Save the Dates"

Hey -- just letting everyone know that the Watkinsville Make a Book Workshop has a new time. As always, your group of three or more can call Ann and set up your own time if you like -- perfect for your club, organization, scout troup, or summer-camp/pre-school boredom buster! Call 706-769-2656 for details!

And then "Save the Date"

Back by popular demand August 23 and 30!!  

Venue for Writing Class!!

I'm so pleased to announce that my

 Make A Book! 

class will be held at the 

ANN PEDEN JEWELRY and ARTIST MARKETPLACE 

in Watkinsville, GA.

Ann truly understands the need for artists to be creative while someone else handles the business end of things. I feel like a HUGE weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

First class will be Tuesday, June 14, from 9-12. 

Here are samples of books from last year:

And a link to all the titles available on Amazon.

I also have a new pamphlet/brochure. You can see it here:

Phyl Campbell

A Muse Meant ... Some Shameless Plugging

Some people number their chapters. I'm among the camp that names mine. And so I thought on the day I was able to HOLD my novel -- A Muse Meant -- in my hot little hands, that I would share these chapter names with you. And unashamedly, I hope that I pique your interest so you just HAVE to go buy my book on Amazon.

The Lame Field Trip

Future-Shroom and Fear

For Your Muse, Meant

Lies and Omissions

Penalty Sick

The Vacant Lot

Returning a Goon

Safe Place

The Dead Man in the Yearbook

Poor Mrs. Darling

The Big Game

A Most Unusual Diner

PDA in the Library

Reverse Psychology

Critical Urgency

Not Amused

Mrs. Darling Returns

A Goon Named Greg

Defeating Paradox

No Ordinary Animals

Goon Trap

Big Goon Battle

Pink Elephants

No Holding Back

I hope your interest is piqued! My book is available on Amazon. Get it! If you want your copy signed, be sure to let me know! And if you know someone who would be interested in my publishing workshop, let me know or tell them to contact me. I am working to have a place to hold classes, but also teach via Skype and Google Hangouts!! 

Phyl Campbell is Author, Mother, Dreamer. Right now, she's in over her head with

 book projects whose (author-self-imposed) deadlines passed by. She waved, and only cried a little. But sometimes the Mother and Dreamer get in the way of the Author, and the Author has to catch up. Check out her author page on Amazon. 

Other articles of interest:
Finding Pink Elephants
A Muse Meant
Quick and Dirty Publishing Guide

Even Nigerian Princes Need Grammar...

Help Wanted!

... and I am just the grammarian to help out.

I'm sending out applications to online education services --- trying to become an editor or at least get a few editing gigs under my belt to help me fill out weak areas in my resume. And it wouldn't hurt to make money, either. I have edited friend's papers -- and you know I'm secretly correcting the grammar on all Facebook memes, posts, and comments -- but I don't get paid enough* to declare myself a company and I didn't do the work for a specific company. I need to change one of those.



So here is the cover letter I sent to XXXXXXXX with my resume. I hope you find the humor in it.

Phyl Campbell
email
address
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Editor
XXXXXXXX
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Dear Beloved Friend,

I know this message will come to you as a surprise, but permit me to tell you of my desire to enter into a business relationship with you.

I am Mrs. Phyl Campbell, a daughter of a very poor but hardworking farmer and nurse. Unlike the parents of Nigerian princes, my parents have not been murdered, but in fact are very much alive and have no money with which to entice you into a poor business agreement. However, if I met a Nigerian prince, I would help him with his grammar. The emails I receive from these princes are quite painful to read.

I am here seeking an avenue to transfer my knowledge of grammar and editing into the accounts of your program. I wish to know that you are a reliable and trustworthy person with whom to entrust the richness of my knowledge.

Please, I will offer you one hundred percent of my diligence and commitment to grammar. I wish to urgently transfer my skills without delay and also wish to not relocate, but to work remotely as life in my city is peaceful and I know you have these opportunities available.

Working for XXXXXXXX would allow me to continue my education in the giant lesson of life. Your immediate canned response of application receipt would be appreciated, followed by contact in a week or two because I really want us to have a business relationship, working together toward XXXXXXXX’s commitment to benign world domination.

Cordially yours,

Phyl Campbell

Phone
email
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What's the oddest cover letter you've ever sent?

I'm also looking to teach more publishing classes in town and online. If you want to join in, be sure to connect with me!

* I have been paid in tamales once, and food often. Though I am the LAST person to make critique about food, others in my house drooled over my payment plan. Mmm! Tamales!

I’m Not Writing A Book Today — a story by Phyl Campbell

I’ve got a great idea for a story.

It’s funny.

It makes me laugh.

One day, I will put it in a book and show you.

But not today.

Today I want to read someone else’s story.

Later, I will go swimming.

Then, I have to feed the dog.

Sorry, I simply cannot write today.

 

  

The story in my mind is getting stronger.

There’s this person, see?

And this person has to go…

And do…

But I must go and do also.

I must go to school.

I must do my homework.

Seven times two is not thirteen!

My story will just have to wait.

 

  

The person in my story made me cry today.

No, I cannot tell you why.

You have to wait until I’ve written it down.

And today I don’t want to write.

It’s a beautiful day and I want to play outside.

Or it’s a horrible day and I just want to play video games.

I absolutely cannot write today.

 

  

I know what the person in my story needs!

My person needs a — !

Oh, wait.

It’s a secret.

Shh!

The moon is full and the fireflies are out.

Or the wind is cold and I want to snuggle under the blankets.

The person in my story needs something, too.

And that person must wait for me to be ready.

 

  

Me?

What am I doing today?

I’m writing.

Can’t you tell?

I put off my story until I no longer could,

But now it is almost done.

 

  

When I’m finished, would you like me to share it with you?

You would?

That’s great!

Thank you!

Hot Off the Presses!!

This summer, I've not written much lately -- but I've been busy helping young people publish. That's right. Five young people have gotten their first (and one young lady her first and second) novels off the ground, published, and made available on Amazon. Please show your support and check them out!
In order of publication:
Cadence Moore's Doggie Dilemma
Bella Bond's A Lemur's Life: The Power Within
Nicole Abram's Megan's Great Fear
Ian Litchford's Crystals of Light
Bella Bond's A Lemur's Life: The Royal Family
Ari Ford's The Mystery of Death Bridge