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Summer Session, July 12 – July 25, 2009 – Fall Session, September 2009 to May 2010 (twice a month)
The Hurston/Wright Creative Writing Workshop for Teens is targeted to 8th through 12th grade students interested in writing as a pastime or a career (rather than those requiring remedial services or those with advanced skills). This workshop provides new opportunities for students who are interested in creative writing to develop their writing and reading skills in a nurturing group setting that celebrates Black literature. The program will nurture students’ analytical skills and motivate participants to become deeply and emotionally invested in their writing. Most importantly, the Creative Writing Workshop for Teens will enable students to become effective communicators, which will assist them throughout their educational and professional careers and in all aspects of life.
In response to ongoing requests from students, parents and teachers, the Creative Writing Workshop for Teens will make it possible for the Foundation to go from conducting just one week-long writing workshop for 12 students to conducting there, two week-long, workshops with 12 students in each workshop. This non-residential workshop will run during the summer for three consecutive weeks followed by continued instruction throughout the academic year, (thereby serving more students for an extended period of time).
Students in grades 8 through 12 in Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. will be eligible to participate in this year-long, Creative Writing Workshop for Teens, regardless of race or ethnic background.
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- 2007-2008 Hurston/Wright Creative Writing Workshop for Teens participant Omari Daniels wins a full four-year scholarship to George Washington University
- Thais Francis a 2007-2008 Creative Writing Workshop for Teens participant was the 1st place winner of the 2007 Congressional Black Caucus Essay Contest
Classes meet Monday – Thursday from 10am – 1pm. Individual conferences with workshop leaders take place at times agreed upon by workshop leaders and participants.
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The selection process for the Hurston/Wright Creative Writing Workshop for Teens is competitive. We traditionally receive a large number of applications for our programs. In order to provide the highest quality of instruction possible, class sizes are kept small. Therefore, we cannot accommodate ALL qualified writers.
How to Apply:
- Email your writing sample along with your application to info@hurstonwright.org.
- You may apply to only one workshop.
- Applications must be received by June 22, 2009. Applications received after June 22 will be considered only if space is still available.
- Include with your application a $10 nonrefundable application fee.
Letters of acceptance will be emailed by June 26, 2009.
All manuscripts must be double spaced in 12 pt. font.
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Workshop |
Requirements |
Poetry |
5 – 10 poems, not to exceed 20 pages; and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, Pastor, or family friend |
Playwriting |
7 – 10 pages of scenes from a play; and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, Pastor, or family friend |
Fiction |
Up to 10 pages of a fiction narrative; and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, Pastor, or family friend |
All classes will be held on the campus of:
RHEMA Christian Center
1825 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Sponsored in part by BOSS The Movement
Register 2 students/siblings and receive a 20% discount
Do not make this payment until you have received an acceptance letter from Hurston/Wright
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Poetry
This workshop will examine the structure of poems, including rhythm, tone, and imagery and will establish a working vocabulary to discuss the poetry of the participants. The class will also discuss the value of poetry as a tool of self-discovery and a tool of full self-expression.
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PlaywritingThis workshop will provide students with the basic elements of playwriting for live actors and a live audience. Instructions will include an analysis of the scripts and an introduction to a working knowledge of a ten-minute play, a one act play, a full length play or a musical. There will also be discussions about character, plot, honesty, conflict, limitation of space and how to get the play from paper to the stage.
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FictionA workshop designed to introduce the basic elements of creative writing to sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. This workshop ignites high school students' love for writing and enhances every facet of their communication skills.
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- What does the workshop cost?
ALL workshops are $59.
- Does the Foundation provide transportation for workshop participants?
No, but the workshops are conveniently conveniently located near public transportation.
- How many students are in each workshop?
Up to 12 students per workshop.
- Do students earn credit toward their high school diploma?
No, however the workshops will enable students to become effective communicators which will assist them throughout their education and professional careers.
- What are the grade levels for the workshop?
Students must be in 8th through 12th grade as of June 2009
- When is the submission deadline?
June 22, 2009
- What is the registration fee?
$10 made payable to the Hurston/Wright Foundation.
- When are classes held?
Monday – Thursday from 10am – 1pm.
- When will students be notified of the status of their application?
Letters of acceptance will be emailed by June 26, 2009.
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