As an up-and-coming writer (or the parent of an up-and-coming writer), you might be asking yourself, “What topics can I expect to write about at the Young Writers' Workshop?”
The answer to this question is limitless! During the Workshop, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops focusing on fiction writing, poetry writing, and comic writing!
Perhaps you are interested in writing about a favorite activity. Danielle Feffer, workshop participant from summer 2009, describes swimming in a personal essay:
“Swimming” (excerpt)
By Danielle Feffer
“Swimming is my love, my escape. I always go to the pool when I’m stressed or upset.It’s just me and my lane—the world is a much simpler place. I forget my roommate bailed on me and that our rent is due in a few days. I forget I have to bus tables and load dishwashers with my aggravating coworkers. I forget I have a mountain of studying to do for finals, or else I flunk out of college. When I swim, everything just fades away, and all that matters is the placement of my hands in the water, and the steady kick of my feet as I cross the pool time after time after time…
I walk towards the locker room and start thinking again. My homework, my job, and my roommate all weigh heavily on my mind, but the problems don’t seem quite so overwhelming anymore. I can handle them.
I leave the pool, with a sense of calm and satisfaction permeating the air around me.After my intense workout, I feel confident, and ready to take on anything.”
Join your fellow young writers this summer and explore your creativity like Danielle!
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