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By Lisa Wisniewski, John Carroll University intern Throughout the summer, Lake Erie Ink is hosting a fun community event for everyone to get involved in storytelling! “Story Building in the Square” gives friends and family a fantastic way to let their creativity shine through the use of teamwork, imagination, and thinking on their feet. The […]
Learn strategies that will move your students through different stages of the writing process, from brainstorming and getting it down on paper, to assessment and reflection. This workshop will teach hands on activities that will inspire authentic writing, support original ideas, build enthusiasm for sharing ideas and foster a collaborative and creative classroom environment. This […]
Registration for Lake Erie Ink’s 2017 creative expression summer camps is now open. At Lake Erie Ink’s week-long summer camps, youth (entering grades 2-12) explore their imaginations, develop writing skills, and collaborate with peers. Summer camps start June 12th and dig deep into fun writing genres, including comics, ‘zines, plays, puppets, and more, giving youth […]
There is one element of the college application process that lets students stand out among a slew of data (i.e. GPA, test scores, and the number of college prep courses on your transcripts). That is, the personal statement. Sitting down and writing the paragraphs that are meant to represent you so well can be a challenging […]
Writers’ Gallery
From short stories and novels, to comics, plays & poetry…to nonfiction and genre-bending “writing outside the box,” Lake Erie Ink writers explore a wide variety of genres at workshops and programs both on and off-site.
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For Teachers
There are so many demands on teachers and students alike, that sometimes creative writing loses its place in the school. Creative writing motivates students because it is personal, relevant and imaginative. Students who have the opportunity to write creatively develop more fluency and confidence as writers. Lake Erie Ink supports writing in your classroom with professional development […]
For Youth
If you need help with your homework, a creative writing experience, an audience of peers, or a safe place to speak your mind and explore your imagination, Lake Erie Ink has a program for you. Read more about our programs here. Check our calendar for upcoming workshops. Register. Add your name to the mailing list […]
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