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The John Carroll Young Writers Workshop (for students grades 7-12) will takes place annually for one week in July (this year, on July 22-26, 2024) on the campus of John Carroll University, directed by award-winning creative writing faculty from John Carroll University. Students participate in a rigorous and inspiring program that provides an introduction to the art and craft of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. In morning and afternoon sessions, students study with acclaimed writers, engaging in writing-intensive exercises designed to address the elements of craft: form, voice, character, image, scene, and setting. After reading and discussing the work of established authors, investigating the strategies they use to craft their poetry and prose, students then write their own stories and poems. Then they participate in lively workshop sessions in which they discuss each other’s work with an eye toward revision. Over the course of the 40 hour week, students have individual conferences with Dr. Philip Metres and the teachers about their writing, and then submit writing for the anthology, which is published and ready by the final day of the camp. On the final day of camp, families are welcome to attend the final reception and reading. Basic Day Schedule 9-10 a.m. Introduction to Story Writing 10-11 a.m. Guided Writing 11 a.m.-noon Stories Workshop 12-1 break for lunch and relaxation 1:00-2:00 p.m. Guest Writer Talk 2:00-3:00 p.m. Introduction to Poetry Writing 3:00-4:00 p.m. Guided Writing 4:00-5:00 p.m. Poetry Workshop COST Day camp option: $450.