April 17, 2024
Young Writers’ Workshop now accepting applications for June program
Do you know eighth-, ninth- or 10th-grade students who love to write? Encourage them to sign up for the 11th annual Young Writers' Workshop, June 24-28.
Sponsored by the department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, with support from the Beach Museum of Art, the Young Writers' Workshop provides five days of creative writing workshops with the guidance of experienced K-State faculty and graduate students.
Enrollment is free but limited to 15 students to ensure close attention to students' creative work.
"Every year we get to spend a week with incredible young people and watch their writing grow," said Traci Brimhall, professor of English, director of the graduate track in creative writing, and program director. "I'm really looking forward to meeting this year's group of talented poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds. If you know a young writer, please encourage them to join us!"
Exit surveys from the 2023 class of young writers demonstrate the continued success of the summer program: 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the instructors were encouraging and helpful, and 100% said they felt encouraged to continue writing creatively following the workshop.
"With the continued support of our alumni donors Helen and Duke Dupre and the co-sponsorship of the Beach Museum, we can once again offer young writers the opportunity to develop their creativity, practice their craft, and engage their world through writing," said Karin Westman, department head of English. "We welcome the opportunity to celebrate and foster the arts and humanities and the young writers of Kansas."
Visit the program's webpage for application requirements and submission information. The priority deadline for applications is May 15; applicants will be notified by May 25.