Writing/Artist Opportunities for Teens in Virginia
Virginia Writers Project endevors to provide opportunities for students (middle shool +) to receive editorial mentoring and a welcoming atmosphere to grow talent as a writer and/or illustrator. We are open to ingenuity and creativity. Email our managing editor.
We invite Virginia's Artistic highschool talent to join us in showcasing their creativity. We are open to school programs as well as individual creators. Reach out. We are happy to explore opportunities. Link above.
Here follows some writing programs of which we are aware. We are glad to offer art programs as well for young creators. Let us know.
chmond Young Writers: Offers after-school workshops and summer camps in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, journalism, comics, and other topics for ages 9–17. https://www.richmondyoungwriters.com/
The Muse Writers Center Youth Program: Provides creative writing classes, mentorship programs, and community events for young writers to explore and develop their unique voices. https://the-muse.org/museyouthwriting/
George Mason University Summer Screenwriting Camp: Ages 13–18 can learn fundamental screenwriting techniques during this week-long camp held at the Fairfax Campus. https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/film-videocamps/screenwriting/?
Podium RVA: Offers writing workshops to Richmond youth, focusing on creative expression and developing essential writing and communication skills. https://podiumrva.org/
Project Write Day Camp: An annual day camp for young writers in grades 4–12, held at Shenandoah University, offering workshops in various writing genres. https://shenandoahwritingproject.org/young-writers
WriterHouse: Offers a diverse range of writing classes, including fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, and poetry, providing expert instruction for writers of all levels. https://writerhouse.org/
