I have taught writing classes for both children and adults since 1998. (I also occasionally teach courses in Children's Literature and Adolescent Literature.) I offer adult classes at the College of DuPage and the Mayslake Peabody Estate. For information about classes for children, see the right-hand sidebar.
Below are my upcoming adult classes, followed by comments from some of my adult students. If you would like to receive periodic updates regarding my classes, along with other news, sign up for my e-newsletter on the
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Craft & Critique: Writing Workshop for Children's/Young Adult Writers
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30 PM
Sept. 14-Oct. 26, 2010 (no class 10/5)
In this newly expanded workshop, I will help students hone their writing and revision skills via lectures and readings. Students will also receive a critique of their own work while learning how to critically study the work of other writers in a friendly, supportive environment. You must bring copies of your manuscript—a picture book, short story, nonfiction piece or novel excerpt—to the first class. Also, before enrolling you must email Carmela at the link below for word count limits and manuscript guidelines. Attendance on Monday, Sept. 14 is mandatory.
Note: class is limited to 10 students, so register early.
Cost: $135.
Mayslake Peabody Estate is located at:
1717 W. 31st Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
For information about the Mayslake facility, click the link below. To register for the class, call Mayslake at (630) 206-9566.
Coming in 2011 to College of DuPage:
Transforming Life into Fiction
This one-day workshop will introduce you to techniques for creating fiction based on your own life events, or those of others. Learn how to mine your past for story ideas and details that will bring your fiction to life. Find out how published authors create composite characters from real people and turn anecdotes into stories that have a beginning, middle, and end.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Please bring a sack lunch.
Registration code to be announced. For more information, click the link below.
College of DuPage is located at:
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
"Carmela's class was outstanding. I have a list of revisions to make from all that I learned. If you ever have a chance to take any of her classes I can assure your money and time will be well spent.”
—Mary Sandford
Lisle, IL
"I would like to sing the praises of Carmela Martino, teacher extraordinaire. . . . Attendees at all experience levels got valuable ideas and insights from the exercises she shared, as well as the experiences she described in working through the writing of Rosa, Sola.”
—Lisa Bierman
Oak Park, IL
"I just wanted to celebrate Carmela Martino. . . . The exercises she offered were extremely helpful. Her emotions poured out as she described the writing process she went through with her novel Rosa, Sola. Thank you, Carmela, for inspiring me to dig deep into my soul to write compelling (let's hope) children's literature.”
—Trina Sotira
Roselle, IL
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