K. Parr Books
Monday Night Free-Writes
November, 2022
Virtually through Zoom
Enjoy prompts and sprints as you join fellow writers to work on any writing projects - including those for National Novel Writing Month or Write Rhode Island.

Middle Eastern and North African Voices Writing Program
March - August, 2022
Virtually through West Warwick Public Library, RI
Co-Editor/Instructor
15-weeks of intensive workshops taught by authors and industry professionals for MENA (Middle Eastern/ North African descent) early career writers who are interested in being published. We will show you step by step how to write, edit, and polish your piece to professional standards and pursue the publication process. This program will conclude in the publication of an anthology of the participant's work and book launch celebration.

Your Story is in the (Tarot) Cards
Saturday, June 25, 2022
In Your Write Mind Workshop, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
Stuck on an outline or elevator pitch, or need help planning your story? In this session, you'll learn a brief history of Tarot cards, view some examples, and embark on a special writing exercise. Using a story starter spread that Kelly personally designed and tested, you will draw cards to develop a plot from protagonist to outcome - and gain some insight along the way!

Virtual Writing Promptapalooza!
Thursday Evenings in October 2020
Virtually through Google Meet as a Rochambeau Library program during COVID-19 limited services
A program for ages 12+ where participants gathered in five virtual freewriting sessions on Google Meet using different prompt inspirations each week!
OCT 1: FIRST LINE GENERATORS
OCT 8: ABSTRACT ART
OCT 15: WRITER'S TOOLKIT
OCT 22: TAROT CARDS
OCT 29: SPOOKY STORY DICE

Virtual Writing Sprints w/Kelly
Wednesday Evenings
April 2020-June 2020
Virtually through Google Meet as a Rochambeau Library program during COVID-19 closure
Guided participants through three 20-minute writing sprints during which they worked on projects including stories, poems, homework assignments, and fanfiction.
A comment from one of the attendees on her Facebook: “Thanks to Kelly... and her virtual writing sprint get together, I wrote almost 2000 words tonight. Not too shabby. Especially since I've been struggling to write the last few weeks. I feel like I accomplished something and am well on my way to finishing a short story...or perhaps a not-so-short story. We'll see.”
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Homeschool Youth Writers Group
October 25 -November 22, 2019
Rochambeau Library, Providence, RI
Three 90 minute sessions for writers ages 12+ that include:
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Fanfiction
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Writing games
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Free-writing
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Story feedback
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And more based on interest!

Ready. Set. Write! Teen Writing Workshop
October 17, 2019
Newport Public Library, Newport, RI
"Ready. Set. Write! with YA @authorkparr was a HUGE HIT!! Ms. Parr shared her writing talent and tips with our teen writers and now we can’t wait to tackle November NaNoWriMo! Thank you K. Parr for an inspiring and incredibly fun writing workshop!!"
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Local Author Writing Workshop
August 1, 2019
Jonathan Trumbull Library, Lebanon, CT
How do you come up with ideas to write? What about fanfiction? Join local Lebanon author in realizing your writing potential with prompts, creative games, and free-writing, plus a discussion on how to get your stories from page to publication!

High School Career Fair
May 23, 2019
Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon, CT
Gave two 35-minute presentations to interested high school students about being a writer and how publishing works, including a Q&A session at the end.

Visit to Creative Writing Class
May 15, 2019
West Warwick High School, West Warwick, RI
Students in Mrs. Narcisi-Stewart’s creative writing class enjoy a visit from author K. Parr, learning about the publishing process and participating in a writer’s workshop activity! Thank you, Kelly! Our copy of her book is available for check out! @kparrbooks @WWHSWizardPride
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Rainbow Club Writing Workshop
April 18, 2019
West Warwick Public Library, West Warwick, RI
A prompt-filled writing workshop at the monthly Rainbow Club meeting for LGBTQ teens and allies.

Local Author Writing Workshop
April 10, 2019
Douglas Library of Hebron, Hebron, CT
How do you come up with ideas to write? Join author K. Parr in realizing your writing potential with prompts, creative games, and free-writing, plus a discussion on how to get your stories from page to publication!

Using Fanfiction Tropes to Spice Up your Stories and Spark New Story Ideas
November 1, 2018
World Fantasy Convention, Baltimore, MD
We'll start by discussing what we love (or hate) about our favorite characters, then boil them down to their base elements before shaping them into something new. After that, we'll use fanfiction tropes to transplant those characters into different genres, which allows them to be viewed in fresh light.

Using Fanfiction Tropes to Spice Up your Stories and Spark New Story Ideas
June 29, 2018
In Your Write Mind Workshop, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
We'll start by discussing what we love (or hate) about our favorite characters, then boil them down to their base elements before shaping them into something new. After that, we'll use fanfiction tropes to transplant those characters into different genres, which allows them to be viewed in fresh light.

Let Me Hear Your Body Talk: Techniques for Incorporating Body Language in Your Work
June 2017
Writing Popular Fiction MFA Program Teaching Module, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the differences between physical signals and internal sensations
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Recognize that body language shows rather than tells
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Identify several ways to avoid relying on clichés
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Know how to design body language quirks based on your characters’ unique backstories and experiences
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Feel more confident including body language in your work

Monthly Teen Writer's Workshop
2016-2017
Douglas Library of Hebron, Hebron, CT
Each month I conducted one two-hour workshop/discussion on relevant writing topics including:
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Character creation
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Side characters
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Creating villains
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Outlining/plotting/themes
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Avoiding writer's block
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Writing environments/best practices
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Fanfiction
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Giving and receiving critiques
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Body language
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Common mistakes to avoid
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National Novel Writing Month
