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During the five days of the workshop, young writers will participate in writing workshops, outings, and a variety of outdoor sports and recreation, including access to Colgate’s swimming pool and hiking trails. Each day will be devoted to one style and form of writing (e.g. poetry, short story, personal essay, journalism, playwriting, non-fiction).
Sample Schedule
9:00-9:30 Day begins with reading by guest writer.
9:30-9:45 Q & A with guest writer
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Craft talk/exercises with guest writer
11:15-12:15 Break into workshop groups to do craft exercises suggested by guest writer. Guest writer circulates among four workshop groups.
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Break into workshops again: reading, writing, sharing
3:00-4:30 Swimming, hiking, or other outdoor activities
4:30 Pick-up
Photo courtesy of Natasha Friend.