The Capital District Writing Project offers various programs for student writers in the Capital Region. Week-long writing workshops are held each July on the UAlbany campus. For 2012 we are also offering a three-part workshop for high school students on writing the college admissions essay. Our workshops are open to any students seeking opportunities to develop their writing, work with other student writers from throughout the Capital Region, and receive advice and guidance from experienced CDWP teachers.
Young Writers Workshops
These workshops are designed for students entering grades 5-7 in the upcoming school year. The focus of each week-long workshop is on a particular genre or craft in writing. Our 2012 series will include workshops on play writing, poetry, and song writing. In each workshop students will have opportunities to learn various writing techniques, share their writing, and receive guidance from experienced CDWP teachers. Workshops will be offered beginning July 9th, 2012. Click here to download the pamphlet and registration form for summer, 2012.
Write Now: Teen Writers Workshop
Write Now workshops are designed for students entering grades 8–12 in the upcoming school year. Participating students become a part of a community of writers, where they work on their own writing, experiment with the craft of writing, share their work, and give feedback to others. Students may sign up for one, two, or three weeks, beginning July 9th, 2012. Click here to download the pamphlet and registration form for summer, 2012.
College Essay Writing Workshop
This workshop series is designed to help high school juniors and seniors develop strong essays for their college applications. During three half-day sessions in April and May, 2012, students will learn what college admissions officers are looking for in application essays, explore the do’s and don’t’s of essay writing, learn how to write original responses to standard admissions questions, and develop their authentic voices in their admissions essays. Students will work in small groups and with experienced CDWP writing teachers. Click here to download the pamphlet and registration form for our 2012 college essay writing workshop series.
All of our young writers programs are intended for students who see themselves as writers, enjoy the company of other writers, and want to develop their skills as writers. For questions or more information, please contact Molly Fanning at molly.fanning@cdwp.org or 518-229-0813.
