Cyn

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Cyn

110 have dabbled | 14 reviews

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Cyn Vargas

Cyn Vargas has garnered widespread acclaim for her short story collection, On The Way, earning praise from Shelf Awareness, Library Journal, and other notable sources. Her work was honored as one of Book Scrolling's Best Short Story Collections of All Time and lauded by the Chicago Book Review and Writers Association. Her latest book, Nothing's Ever The Same, was awarded a starred review from Booklist, which hailed it as a"charming debut coming-of-age novel."

Vargas's writing graces esteemed literary magazines like Split Lip, Word Riot, and Hypertext. One of her pieces was chosen as a Symphony Space Selected Short, presented live, and later released as a podcast.

Beyond her writing accomplishments, Cyn is an esteemed member of the literary community. She serves on the Board of Directors for Hypertext Studio, and in recognition of her teaching excellence, she was voted Stories Matter Foundation's 2022 Instructor of the Year.

Cyn holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago and takes great pride in her heritage as a first-generation American with El Salvadoran and Guatemalan roots.

ABOUT THIS TEACHER

Cyn Vargas has garnered widespread acclaim for her short story collection, On The Way, earning praise from Shelf Awareness, Library Journal, and other notable sources. Her work was honored as one of Book Scrolling's Best Short Story Collections of All Time and lauded by the Chicago Book Review and Writers Association. Her latest book, Nothing's Ever The Same, was awarded a starred review from Booklist, which hailed it as a"charming debut coming-of-age novel."

Vargas's writing graces esteemed literary magazines like Split Lip, Word Riot, and Hypertext. One of her pieces was chosen as a Symphony Space Selected Short, presented live, and later released as a podcast.

Beyond her writing accomplishments, Cyn is an esteemed member of the literary community. She serves on the Board of Directors for Hypertext Studio, and in recognition of her teaching excellence, she was voted Stories Matter Foundation's 2022 Instructor of the Year.

Cyn holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago and takes great pride in her heritage as a first-generation American with El Salvadoran and Guatemalan roots.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

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    Brian P.
    Reviewed on 01/23/15

    Cyn did an excellent job providing us with a quick education on flash fiction story mechanics. She created a welcoming environment and let us get writing. I got some great writing tips and a lot of practical information for submitting my works in the future. Loved the class and would gladly take another with Cyn.

    Cyn did an excellent job providing us with a quick education on flash fiction story mechanics. She created a welcoming environment and let us get writing. I got some great writing tips and a lot of practical information for submitting my works in the future. Loved the class and would gladly take another with Cyn.

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    Franki Jo B.
    Reviewed on 11/20/13

    I had a really great time at the flash fiction workshop. If you are a writer like me, or not a writer at all, Cyn does a great job of reminding (or informing) you of the most important elements of writing. She takes time to break these all down and pin-points how they play a role in story telling. Trust in her process and you'll have a great time while learning your strengths and weaknesses.

    I had a really great time at the flash fiction workshop. If you are a writer like me, or not a writer at all, Cyn does a great job of reminding (or informing) you of the most important elements of writing. She takes time to break these all down and pin-points how they play a role in story telling. Trust in her process and you'll have a great time while learning your strengths and weaknesses.

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    Lauren S.
    Reviewed on 11/20/13

    Cyn was great! Kept a great schedule and was very clear with how to go about writing fiction. I would absolutely take another class with her.

    Cyn was great! Kept a great schedule and was very clear with how to go about writing fiction. I would absolutely take another class with her.

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    Jessica S.
    Reviewed on 10/26/13

    Cyn was very prepared and friendly. I felt like the class was taught in a way that was not too intimidating! It was fun! I plan on attending other events with Cyn in the future!

    Cyn was very prepared and friendly. I felt like the class was taught in a way that was not too intimidating! It was fun! I plan on attending other events with Cyn in the future!

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    Danielle P.
    Reviewed on 10/16/13

    Cyn is a talented writer and teacher! The warm up exercises and ability to share with others in the class are really wonderful. I am inspired to begin writing on a regular basis, and to be involved with CHI-PRC if possible! Thank you!

    Cyn is a talented writer and teacher! The warm up exercises and ability to share with others in the class are really wonderful. I am inspired to begin writing on a regular basis, and to be involved with CHI-PRC if possible! Thank you!

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    Meghan I.
    Reviewed on 10/11/13

    Cyn is awesome. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into when I signed up for this class, but I am so glad I did. Cyn helped me with story ideas that I already had as well as give me new ideas for writing material. Since everyone typically has different schedules and things going on, Cyn helps you at your pace while still trying to push for deadlines. Cyn has opened up a lot more opportunities for me than just writing.

    Cyn is awesome. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into when I signed up for this class, but I am so glad I did. Cyn helped me with story ideas that I already had as well as give me new ideas for writing material. Since everyone typically has different schedules and things going on, Cyn helps you at your pace while still trying to push for deadlines. Cyn has opened up a lot more opportunities for me than just writing.

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    Chris C.
    Reviewed on 09/26/13

    My experience was very positive. It was well worth my time. It was fast-paced but appropriately so. The instructor was well-prepared and focused. I also appreciated that everyone was on time, which made the class feel purposeful.

    My experience was very positive. It was well worth my time. It was fast-paced but appropriately so. The instructor was well-prepared and focused. I also appreciated that everyone was on time, which made the class feel purposeful.

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    Kimberly R.
    Reviewed on 09/20/13

    What a great two hours, Cyn is the perfect workshop teacher fostering a comfortable and creative environment. Thanks!

    What a great two hours, Cyn is the perfect workshop teacher fostering a comfortable and creative environment. Thanks!

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    Angie L.
    Reviewed on 06/21/13

    Good class, small size, personal feedback. Anyone with a pen and a few hours to spare should give it a shot!

    Good class, small size, personal feedback. Anyone with a pen and a few hours to spare should give it a shot!

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    Carolyn S.
    Reviewed on 03/27/13

    Loved this class. She really knew what she was talking about and was very encouraging. Highly recommend!

    Loved this class. She really knew what she was talking about and was very encouraging. Highly recommend!

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    Lynn S.
    Reviewed on 02/24/13

    The instructor got into writing exercises very quickly, and designed a highly interactive evening. The instructor provided encouraging feedback that helped us create thoughtful scenes by the end of the evening.

    The instructor got into writing exercises very quickly, and designed a highly interactive evening. The instructor provided encouraging feedback that helped us create thoughtful scenes by the end of the evening.

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    Philip N.
    Reviewed on 02/22/13

    It was a small group that allowed very close coaching on our stories. When I joined I had no story, no idea ... really nothing to start with. A few questions and suggestions later I was off to create a story which I now want to finish, purely out of curiosity where it will lead.

    It was a small group that allowed very close coaching on our stories. When I joined I had no story, no idea ... really nothing to start with. A few questions and suggestions later I was off to create a story which I now want to finish, purely out of curiosity where it will lead.

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    Ashish D.
    Reviewed on 11/16/12

    It was a really fun group of people from different walks of life with varying perspectives & each story that we wrote & told are something that I would love to read after the writers explore the different paths they could have taken with their characters. Cyn, the instructor, was great at explaining various styles & methods that you can use to make your story more interesting & communicate things without spelling them out. As someone with very little writing background, I was not sure how it was going to turn out but I had a blast!

    It was a really fun group of people from different walks of life with varying perspectives & each story that we wrote & told are something that I would love to read after the writers explore the different paths they could have taken with their characters. Cyn, the instructor, was great at explaining various styles & methods that you can use to make your story more interesting & communicate things without spelling them out. As someone with very little writing background, I was not sure how it was going to turn out but I had a blast!

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    Dabble Student
    Reviewed on 10/11/12

    Embracing the more creative side, making people come out of their shells and really think about how to create images and stories with their words.

    Embracing the more creative side, making people come out of their shells and really think about how to create images and stories with their words.

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