Writers Workshop for Middle School
In this course, you’ll join a community of students who are passionate about creative writing. Your instructor will guide you through techniques to harness your imagination and strengthen your writing in a range of genres, including short fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction — or you can focus on just one or two of these genres if you prefer. You’ll generate new ideas, draft original work and revise both individually and as a part of a group. We'll spend class time working on writing prompts, discussing selected texts and completing a final draft of a dazzling new piece of work. Our last session will feature a celebratory showcase of your creations.
What You'll Learn
- How to read like a writer
- Strategies for producing creative work in your own voice
- Editing tips to help you effectively revise your writing
- How to cultivate creative habits of mind, such as critical thinking, reflection, courage, risk-taking and persistence
- How to polish and present your work to a group
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders. This course is not for those who need remedial writing help, and all students should have a high level of English language proficiency.
Instructor
More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
Students who want a full-day experience can register for two courses — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — which will include a supervised lunch break between courses. Students should bring a lunch.
See the Policies page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
Jul 1–Jul 12, 2024ANo class Jul 4–5 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
Location UW Seattle |
Cost $600 |
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Refund Deadline May 20, 2024 |
Status Closed |
Jul 29–Aug 9, 2024B |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
Location UW Seattle |
Cost $750 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 17, 2024 |
Waitlist |