Works in Progress

 

Works in Progress is designed for students working on a specific long-term writing project for which they'd like inspiration, creative space, and feedback. Using a workshop model, students share their work with peers and learn how to give and receive feedback. Works in Progress is a fun and supportive place for reluctant writers and passionate storytellers, and is open to those new to The Telling Room as well as experienced writing veterans.

THE REGISTRATION LOTTERY IS NOW OPEN! The lottery for the Fall 2026 semester will be open from September 1st - September 14th, 2026. Any students not admitted to the Fall semester program via the lottery will be given priority registration for the Winter 2027 semester.

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Andy Cole

Teaching Artist Andy Cole (he/him) is a writer, educator, and multidisciplinary artist whose love of teaching grew out of summers working at sleep-away camp where he led a range of activities including leather-working, music, drama, and D&D. Andy studied studio art & economics as an undergrad and holds an MFA in writing from Pacific University. His novel Super Puff is on sub with Rosecliff Literary. Continually humbled by the creative process, he is inspired by the imagination and zeal students bring to their work. Andy is eager to employ a love of songwriting, visual art, film, comics, and games in his work with The Telling Room

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WHO: Works in Progress is open to students ages 12 - 18. Each semester is filled with a lottery system. Any student placed on a waitlist will get priority registration for the following semester.

WHERE: Works in Progress takes place at The Telling Room, located at our new location, 55 Washington Avenue, Suite 1E, in Portland, ME.


WHEN: Works in Progress is a semester program, and all sessions take place after school on Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Fall 2026 semester of Works in Progress meets September 30th - December 16th, 2026. Any students not admitted to the Fall semester 2026 program via the lottery will be given priority registration for Winter semester 2026.

COST: Free! Please consider donating to help keep this unique afterschool literary arts program free for all students.

CONTACT: Any questions regarding Works in Progress can be directed to Andy at andy@tellingroom.org.

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