Thursdays on the Stoop is a series of free, virtual writing workshops led for and by our community members. With topics ranging from generative prompts to editing strategies, these informal workshops are sure to shake up your Thursday routine. RSVP below to get the link.

You don't have to be a professional artist to write comics, but strong storytelling skills are crucial. This free hour-long session will explore the key differences between writing prose and comics, covering the craft of pacing with visual cues, the power of juxtaposition, and mapping out beats on the page. Participants will have the opportunity to practice writing scripts and, time permitting, gain insight into the business side of comics.

Kelley Skovron is the author of more than 15 novels and comics for kids, teens, and adults across a range of genres, including fantasy, horror, and adventure. Her work has been translated into 6 other languages, published in 9 countries outside the US, and adapted for audiobooks, including a free serialized version of Hope and Red on Apple Podcasts.

She co-hosted the Kid-Lit Writing Forum at the Arlington Public Library for several years, and was given the privilege of lecturing at the Library of Congress on the life and works of Mary Shelley. She has taught classes at Thurber House, Atlas Obscura, and led workshops at libraries and book festivals across the country. Before beginning her career as an author, she graduated from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama conservatory program, and briefly worked as a professional stage actor.

Kelley lives in Philadelphia, and enjoys the occasional visit from her offspring, when they can spare the time from their busy college lives.