The Capital District Writing Project's Young Writers Workshops are designed for young people who love to write and who enjoy collaborating with other writers. Workshop facilitators are gifted and experienced K-12 educators from across the Capital Region. Our facilitators challenge young people to grow as writers in fun and interactive ways and within a supportive community.

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IMAGINATION ARCHITECTS: BUILDING NARRATIVES WITH STORY ELEMENTS (Rising 1st-4th graders)

Play with different types of storytelling inspired by art, picture books, acting and more! Each day will focus on a new foundational element meant to inspire and explore the possibilities of building imaginative stories.

LENSES OF INSPIRATION: SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH A WRITER'S EYE (Rising 5th-7th graders)

Have you ever wondered how writers come up with their stories? In this workshop we'll embark on a journey to see the world with fresh eyes discovering how everyday experiences can transform into captivating stories. Whether it is the rhythm of a song, the hue of a plant's green leaf, or the brushstrokes of an artistic genius, this workshop will equip writers with the tools to find and harness inspiration from the world around them. What fuels your inspiration?

WHAT'S YOUR STORY? (Rising 8th-10th graders)

Collect memories, sculpt narratives, craft scenes, and bring your stories to life on the page within a vibrant community of young writers. Read inspiring mentor texts and respond to energizing prompts. Engage in personal writing to release the story within you. Build a writing practice to show that descriptive language and plot twists aren’t only for fictional stories and characters, but can apply to YOUR story as well. This writing has the potential to become a powerful college essay.

DISCOVERING YOUR VOICE (Rising 10th-12th graders)
Find your voice and your community this summer! In this creative writing workshop, rising 10-12th graders will join a unique community of writers on the UAlbany campus. Young writers will visit multiple spaces on campus for inspiration as they explore multiple genres of writing. On each day of the workshop, acclaimed professional authors affiliated with the New York State Writers Institute will visit to give readings and engage in craft discussions. Gifted facilitators from the Capital District Writing Project will lead carefully designed writing exercises and provide prompts to help young writers find their voice and go on a journey of creative discovery. After a week of writing and individualized feedback, young writers will share their writing in a culminating celebratory showcase and contribute to an online space highlighting the work of workshop participants past and present. This workshop is for highly motivated and creative high school students who are eager to develop their craft and to find their voice in a supportive writing community.

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