Young Writers Institute

Young Writers’ Institute

Updated Information for the Young Writers’ Institute:

• Session I:  July 9- July 20
• Session II: July 23- August 3

• Create exciting new pieces of writing
• Share work with a community of writers
• Become a more confident writer

APPLICATION PROCESS
Students submit an application, a writing sample, and a teacher recommendation.

The course is team-taught by exemplary, credentialed teachers in local schools who are Connecticut Writing Project teacher/consultants. This is an opportunity for 6th through 12th grade students from public and private schools all over Fairfield County to spend time on a college campus and to work on improving their writing. Professional writers, lyricists, and illustrators are brought in to speak with the students about the writing and publishing process. The Institute meets daily 9:00 – 1:00 with lunch being provided.

We regret that Scholarship Assistance and Transportation is NOT available this year.

Tuition: $500 per 2-week session

Please contact Lois Minto at 203-254-4000 ext. 3124 or cwp@mail.fairfield.edu for more information.