Young Women Writers Project Applications Available
The application is open to girls in grades 9-12.
Each year, the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning invites young women in grades 9-12 to apply for a free series of intensive workshops dedicated to creative self-expression through writing.
UPDATE–The deadline has been extended to Monday, January 23 at 7:30 — applications should be postmarked or hand-delivered by this time.
The Young Women Writers Project, funded in part by the Kentucky Foundation for Women, allows 15 girls to attend a series of intensive workshops taught by experienced women writers.
The workshops all take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.
The workshop leaders are: Feb. 11–Amanda Hervey, Feb. 18–Gwenda Bond, Feb. 25–Sarah Combs, March 4–Asha French, March 11–Kate Hadfield, and March 18–Bianca Spriggs.
The work of the selected participants will be featured in a public reading on May 17, and participants will also lead creative writing exercises with 4th and 5th grade girls during a mentoring day in April.
To be considered, applicants must include a cover sheet, a letter stating interest and motivation for participating, a writing sample (5 page minimum), and a media release form. The application is due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 6. For more information contact Laura Whitaker.
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