Summer Camp | The Young Writers Initiative

Applications are Open! Close on June 9th

TYWI has held online summer programs since 2020. This will be our 5th summer camp. Our programs have helped over 600 young writers, and is completely open to all writers within our age ranges. This program is completely free or pay-what-you-can donation-based, with ample waivers to ensure access to our programs remain completely accessible for all young writers.

"I have found myself growing exponentially in the past couple weeks."
- Riley Courtney, TYWI Summer Camp Alumni‍

Have any questions or concerns? Email us at summerprograms@tywi.org!

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What is Summer Camp about?

TYWI's Virtual Summer Camp is an exciting opportunity for 13-17 year olds who desire to immerse themselves in their craft and make long-lasting connections with other writers. Summer Camp is 6 weeks long, with one weekly workshop. There will be opportunities for writers to set goals, complete educational exercises, and make meaningful connections that will truly last them a lifetime.

Genres

FICTION
POETRY

You will only be able to participate in one*

What is included?

Daily camp challenges focused on establishing writing habits and consistency
Daily writing sprints with fellow campters
Education on literature and craft-building tools
Community feedback and networking
Craft and Professional development workshops
6-week long virtual camp held on discord
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What is Summer Workshop about?

Summer Workshop is designed for more mature writers aged 18 and above. Modeled after MFA programs, our virtual Summer Workshop participants will be put in a group of fellow writers who will help provide one another with feedback and foster a community of accountability that will help writers meet their summer goals.

This program will require writers to bring forward two pieces of writing that they desire to be workshopped by their small workshop cohort. At the end of the program, writers will leave with two polished pieces or a critiqued-full piece, techniques to improve their craft, ideas for future works, and life-long friends.

Craft and Professional development workshops
Organized based on workshop interest and alignment with writing style
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Summer Camp Testimonials

These testimonials can highlight personal experiences, stories of transformation, or expressions of gratitude for our organization's work.

TYWI's summer camp program has been a godsend. It's provided me with an awesome community of young and committed writers as well as helped to jumpstart me getting my writing out into the world for absolutely free. It's also one of the first writing programs I've ever joined that welcomes younger writers and accepts them from all over the world. The prompts, challenges and workshops constantly encourage me to be better, and pairing that with regular feedback from the community, it's done wonders to show me my weak spots and push me to work on them. I'm positive I'll learn even more and build a reliable network of fellow writers to grow with. Major thank you to TYWI!

Janelle

Supporter

TYWI's Summer Camp is a wonderful program for many young writers such as myself! I had never joined a writing camp, but because of how accessible this camp was, I said to myself, why not? I immediately felt welcomed and was very impressed by how many people had also decided to join. From the past weeks I have been in this camp, I've learned so many things and have seen much improvement in my writing through the challenges and feedback. Everyone here is so nice and it's great to be surrounded by other writers who are so supportive of each other! I'm so glad that I decided to join the camp. Thank you TYWI for this opportunity!

Nicole Monett

Supporter

This summer camp has been absolutely incredible. It utilizes the internet and connections to both challenge, and encourage the growth of young writers. There aren't many easily accessed programs for young writers, and this is not only online, but it is also free. I have found myself growing exponentially in the past couple weeks, and I cannot wait to look back at my growth when all is said and done. I can't imagine how much more I will grow. It has also been a lot of fun to form relationships, grow confidence in my writing, and have a place for feedback. I think that is supper essential for writers of any age. Thank you so much

Riley Courtney