Summer 2010: June 15–19
The Young Writers' Workshop is an annual five-day conference that brings together up to 35 high school students from across North Carolina and the region to study the craft of writing on the UNC Wilmington campus. The workshop is organized and operated by UNCW's Department of Creative Writing, and camp participants have the opportunity to study with published, working writers—faculty members and students in the department's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program.
The Young Writers' Workshop provides a place for aspiring writers to experiment, meet other writers, and follow their creative interests in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. YWW participants take part in daily creative writing exercises, craft lectures, writing workshops, and readings. The week offers a valuable and exciting experience for young writers interested in learning more about their craft.
Although YWW students are asked to submit a work of creative writing in one genre (poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction), they receive instruction in all genres. Participants spend approximately six hours every day in writing exercises, peer workshops, and craft presentations. They hold nightly readings of their own work. Students also have time to explore the UNCW campus, visit the bookstore and library, and get to know other young writers.
YWW students room in UNCW's residence halls and take their meals in the campus dining facility in Wagoner Hall.
Graduate student counselors stay with the YWW participants in the residence halls and serve as writing teachers, mentors, and chaperones. The counselors are available at all times for unstructured interaction, assistance with writing projects, and moral support.
The workshop fee covers tuition, housing and three meals per day (a campus convenience store is also available). Payment is due upon registration. In the event of cancellation, a $50 fee will be withheld from the refund. Fees may be paid by mail in cash, by check (payable to UNCW), or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Registration forms also may be faxed, along with credit card information, to 910-962-3096. Registrations accepted through June 15, 2010.
If you'd like our brochure, more information or want to register for the Young Writers' Workshop, please send your mailing address to youngwriterscamp@uncw.edu.
Download the registration form (pdf file) or click here to register online (available spring 2010) .
