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! Registration for the Winter 2026 semester will be open from January 5th - January 18th, 2026.

Signup for Works in Progress is done by lottery. The lottery will remain open until Monday, January 19th. Later that week, you will be notified of acceptance via email. Any students not admitted to the Winter semester program via the lottery will be given priority registration for Fall Semester 2026.

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Amy Kimball

Amy Kimball thinks having fun is of the utmost importance. Being a Teaching Artist with The Telling Room is the perfect job because it’s fun and challenging every day–meeting writers where they are and working with them to develop their craft. What could be better? Amy is a poet and memoirist with a masters in education.

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 225 Commercial Street, Suite 201 (second floor) 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. Winter 2026 semester of Word Play meets February 4th - April 15th, 2026. Any students not admitted to the Winter semester 2026 program via the lottery will be given priority registration for Fall 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 Marjolaine at marjolaine@tellingroom.org.

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