Summer Institute : Creative Writing

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Haiku, short story, memoir, magnum opus – it all starts with the written word. Whatever your plot, genre or rhyme, develop and refine the elements of your style in summer workshops led by actively published writers. As the world starves for written content, learn how to get your word out on the street.

The new Summer Institute Creative Writing program is an intensive, dynamic three-week program for motivated high school students who love to write and read. Taught in an informal workshop-style setting, each week of the program is devoted to a different genre – Fiction, Poetry or Creative Nonfiction – taught by actively publishing writers in the field. Through diverse readings and writing exercises, you will be introduced to a variety of craft elements, generate a portfolio of original material and learn to discuss one another's writing usefully, identifying areas of strength and strategies for revision.

WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE A CLOSE LOOK at this program, read about our exciting faculty and curriculum, and learn more about what you can achieve in the Pre-College Creative Writing program this summer.

CREATIVE WRITING 2013 AT-A-GLANCE
Dates of Program July 7 - July 27, 2013
Residential Student Move-in July 7, 2012
Tuition $2,100
Housing + Meals $1,200
Commuter Meal Plan (required) $330
Application Fee $50
Registration Fee (due upon acceptance to reserve space in the program) $150
Total Residential Cost $3,500
Total Commuter Cost $2,630
Scholarship Application Deadline April 15, 2013
Balance + Payment Deadline June 17, 2013
   

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Student writing

Curriculum

In addition to the major workshops, each themed week includes activities and electives related to that genre.

Student reading

Courses

At the end of three weeks, you will share your work at a public reading and publication in a professionally designed student magazine.

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Tuition + Admissions

Rising juniors and seniors in high school are welcome to apply to the Creative Writing Program.

Student writing

Faculty

Classes are taught by published authors and poets who are also members of the Liberal Arts faculty.

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Apply Now

Download an application form or complete our online application to the 2013 Pre-College Summer Institute.