Improv for Writing: Investing vs Inventing

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Improvisation theater is based on the premise of "yes, and"—accepting creative choices and building on them. During this interactive workshop, participants will connect the basic improv principle of "yes, and" with the story spine to break open their writing. This approach enables writers to honor their own ideas and push through the idea generation phase into drafting in real time. Yes! And... bring your writing implements and an open mind.

Jill Stuck is a writer, improviser, and educator based in Chicago, IL. Jill holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Prior to becoming a writer, Jill studied improvisation at The Second City and iO Theater, where she founded and directed Storytown, a fully improvised, interactive adventure for kids, which she ran for 13 years. Through Storytown, Jill worked to cultivate creativity and arts appreciation while introducing audiences to story structure and problem solving. Jill continues to teach improv to kids and kids-at-heat aged from pre-K through 86. She is a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and 12x12.

Improv for Writing: Investing vs Inventing

Saturday Oct 25 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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United States

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