The Art of Writing

Authorship

Creative Writing & Journalism

Encouraging and promoting literacy

Our authorship pathway offers a platform for aspiring writers to showcase their creative writing and journalism skills. We offer unprecedented opportunities to showcase student talent.

Through our authorship programs, our students are able to publish their own creative pieces and articles about our community. SHINE has plenty of room for in-person and online classes.

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What is SHINE Authors?

SHINE Authors is a multi-layered, creative writing program that develops and refines the literary skills of upcoming writers in a collaborative environment. Over the course of two months, we mentor and guide our authors’ through their creative process. In publishing their work, we serve to empower participants and set a foundation to further literary pursuits.

  • All Ages
  • Student-Led
  • Accesible Book Publishing
  • Two-Months Long
  • Varying Levels Available
  • Original and Certified Curriculum
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What is SHINE Magazine?

SHINE Magazine is an in-depth preview into the world of journalism and the surrounding processes that result in community news being published. As an extension of the original SHINE Authors program, It builds on the foundation by guiding students into telling real life stories and forming one complete magazine.

  • All Ages
  • Student-Led
  • Public Promotion and Advertising
  • Accessible Entry
  • Varying Levels Available
  • Original and Certified Curriculum
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Understanding "The Why?"

Quotes from all-time acclaimed writers

"Read, read, read. Read everything -- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window."
William Faulkner
My only advice is, follow your dream and do whatever you like to do the most. I chose journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made.
Jorge Ramos
“Writing isn't about making money...in the end, it's about enriching the lives if those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy.”
Stephen King

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