WCSU Young Writers Conference

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Building a Bridge

July 15 - 19, 2013 at WCSU Midtown Campus

Come join our community of writers for five days of fun, friendship and learning about the craft of writing. Each workshop will be led by a published writer, and participants will be encouraged to contribute to the 2013 conference journal, to be compiled and published after the conference ends. Registration begins immediately.  Hurry, space is limited!

Exciting workshops to choose from

  • Writing fantasy and science fiction
  • Sports writing
  • Song writing
  • Writing video game storylines
  • The short story
  • Webisodes/Screenwriting
  • Poetry
  • The novel

See workshop descriptions page for comprehensive descriptions.

Tuition:

Students (Grades 6-12, fall of 2013): $450, includes breakfasts and lunches Monday through Friday, a conference bag, a conference journal, and a journal-signing party in the fall.

Fifty dollar discount for early registration, before May 15, 2013.

Registration

Deadline for tuition and registration form is June 15, 2013. Mail application, check and medical form to: 

Western Connecticut State University
Bridges Program – Warner Hall 321B
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Download registration form

Download medical form

Conference Faculty

See the conference faculty page for faculty bios.

Conference Schedule

See the conference schedule page for a detailed schedule.

 

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