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Silver SignalDenison UniversitySelective

Denison University: Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

A 10-day residential creative writing workshop for entering high school juniors and seniors, featuring small-group instruction in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, individual faculty conferences, visiting author readings, and a supportive community of young writers.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialGranville, OH$1,500–$2,99961 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Writing Craft

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,700

Websitehttps://reynolds.denison.edu/

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North Carolina State UniversitySelective

NCSU Summer Writing Programs: Teen Writers

A two-week intensive creative writing workshop for rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates. Students enroll in two courses chosen from poetry, dramatic writing, genre fiction, creative nonfiction, fiction, and special topics, with craft talks by working writers and small-group instruction.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC<$500202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Dramatic Writing, Genre Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction

Cost<$500 · $376

Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/teen-writers-workshop/

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NC State UniversitySelective

NC State University: Annual Teen Writers' Workshop

A two-week in-person creative writing workshop for rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates. Students select from courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, dramatic writing, and genre fiction, taught by experienced faculty in small classes of 9–14 students.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC$500–$1,499221 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Playwriting, Genre Fiction

Cost$500–$1,499 · $376

Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/

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Susquehanna University Summer Pre-College ProgramsSelective

Susquehanna University: Summer Writers Workshop

A one-week residential creative writing program for experienced writers entering grades 10–12. Students choose from three genres—fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction—and work with Susquehanna faculty to develop craft skills, write 10–30 new pages, and prepare work for publication in the program anthology.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$500–$1,499234 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,075

Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/writers-workshop

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North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University: Young and Teen Writers Summer Workshops

A two-week summer workshop for young writers in grades 5–8 held at NC State's Raleigh campus. Students select from courses in creative writing, poetry, fiction, genre fiction, dramatic writing, and creative nonfiction, working in small groups with published faculty writers.

Jul · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC<$500202 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Creative Nonfiction

Cost<$500 · $326

Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/young-writers-workshop/

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Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University: Eastern Writers Workshop for High School Students

A five-day intensive creative writing workshop for high school students featuring poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction instruction from published authors, culminating in an open mic event and printed collection of student work.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWillimantic, CT<$500232 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction

Cost<$500 · $500

Websitehttps://www.easternct.edu/summer/events/eastern-writers-workshop-for-high-school-students.html

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Washington College

Washington College Summer Conferences: Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference

A summer intensive for young writers featuring creative writing workshops in poetry, fiction, and journalism, craft panels, and college preparation guidance. Currently offering a one-day interim studio (July 2026); full four-day conference resumes July 2027.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuterChestertown, MD$500–$1,499229 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Journalism, Creative Nonfiction, Literature

Cost$500–$1,499 · $849

Websitehttps://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/lit-house/cherry-tree/the-cherry-tree-young-writers-conference/index.php

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GrubStreet

GrubStreet Summer Writing Sessions

A two-week summer writing program for teens ages 13–18 featuring genre-based cohorts, published author instructors, daily lunch, and opportunities for publication in the YAWP Anthology.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Screenwriting

Cost$500–$1,499 · $715

Websitehttps://grubstreet.org/write/yawp-week-long-summer-classes

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