Write Time for Teens
Creative writing teens are invited to join this free bi-monthly drop-in writing circle where young writers can explore a variety of writing genres and techniques, flex and perfect their skills, and celebrate their work in community with their fellow young writers. All sessions are facilitated by a published writer and experienced youth educator. Come join us at Write Time!
In-person Write Time sessions take place on the first or second Saturday of the month from 1:00-2:00 pm PT at Hugo House throughout the school year. Snacks are provided.
Please include accommodation requests upon registration at least 72 hours in advance. If you have questions, please email youth@hugohouse.org.
Interested in joining Write Time online? Virtual Write Time sessions take place every third Wednesday of the month from 5:00-6:00pm PT on Zoom throughout the school year. Please note that this is a program for TEENS only! Because this virtual program involves youth, we require that all participants who join via Zoom start the hour with their cameras on so that Hugo House instructors can verify the identity of attendees. If you don't verify your identity when asked by the instructor, we reserve the right to remove you from the Zoom meeting.
Meredith Arena
Meredith Arena is a queer writer and interdisciplinary teaching artist from New York City with 18 years of teaching experience with youth ages 5-15, both in afterschool and school-day arts integration. She likes to challenge authority, play theater games, garden, draw and wander. Her work can be found in various journals including Longleaf Review, Entropy, Lunch Ticket, and Peatsmoke. She holds an MFA in creative writing and a Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. She hopes her students tune into their inherent creativity so they can access it when they most need it.
