Newselaween Scary Story Live

October 31, 2025

Workshop guide

Bring student-written scary stories to life

Use this student-centered workshop to explore how original scary stories, professional voice acting, illustration, and storytelling discussion support narrative craft and student voice.

Workshop Outcomes

  • 1 How can student-led storytelling strengthen narrative craft? Explore how original student-authored stories can help students notice craft moves, build confidence, and see writing as a creative act.
  • 2 How can voice acting and illustration deepen engagement? Consider how tone, pacing, mood, and visual storytelling can help students understand the impact of word choice and sensory detail.
  • 3 How can authentic audiences motivate student writers? Use writing challenges and shared storytelling experiences to encourage students to revise, perform, and participate.

Meet the Facilitators

Speaker David Franks
Technical Director & Voice of Barney
Speaker Kelly James
Storyboard Artist
Speaker Kara Gil
Customer Engagement Marketing Manager

Newselaween Scary Story Live

October 31, 2025

Workshop guide

Bring student-written scary stories to life

Use this student-centered workshop to explore how original scary stories, professional voice acting, illustration, and storytelling discussion support narrative craft and student voice.

Workshop Outcomes

  • 1 How can student-led storytelling strengthen narrative craft? Explore how original student-authored stories can help students notice craft moves, build confidence, and see writing as a creative act.
  • 2 How can voice acting and illustration deepen engagement? Consider how tone, pacing, mood, and visual storytelling can help students understand the impact of word choice and sensory detail.
  • 3 How can authentic audiences motivate student writers? Use writing challenges and shared storytelling experiences to encourage students to revise, perform, and participate.

Meet the Facilitators

Speaker David Franks
Technical Director & Voice of Barney
Speaker Kelly James
Storyboard Artist
Speaker Kara Gil
Customer Engagement Marketing Manager

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