Programs for High School Juniors and Seniors

Young Writers Workshop

Southampton Graduate Campus of Long Island University, in coordination with the acclaimed Southampton Graduate Campus Writers Conference and MFA in English and Writing, is pleased to announce the Young Writers Workshop, a non-residential writing program designed to offer inspiration and guidance to currently enrolled high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Located in a resort area of great natural beauty, this program offers a preview of college-level creative writing, an introduction to the distinguished English and Writing program at Southampton Graduate Campus, and a rare opportunity to attend a number of lectures, readings, and special events presented by the prestigious Southampton Graduate Campus Writers Conference.

Under the guidance of a resident writer, students will develop their creative writing in a workshop setting with other promising young writers. In addition to auditing selected Conference events, students can also expect classroom visits from renowned authors on the writing faculty, including Irish Legend Frank McCourt, former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, and Essayist Roger Rosenblatt.

Students may earn one college credit for this workshop, or elect to attend on a non-credit basis.

FACULTY
Heather Dune Macadam teaches creative writing at Savannah College of Art and Design and holds her MFA from Southampton Graduate Campus. Her novel, THE WEEPING BUDDHA was a finalist for the Nero Wolf Awards and is still receving national attention. Her first book, RENA’S PROMISE-A STORY OF SISTERS IN AUSCHWITZ, was nominated for a National Book Award and received international acclaim as it was translated into a number of languages. Ms. Macadam has been published by The New York Times, The Advocate, and RACING HOME: NEW STORIES BY AWARD-WINNING NORTH CAROLINA WRITERS, where one reviewer remarked she writes like “an archangel with an avenging pen.” You can also hear her quirky perceptions on life and teaching on NPR’s-All Things Considered, where she is a "semi-regular" commentator. For more information visit her website at: www. heatherdune.com

COST:
Non-credit: $695.00
Credit: $895.00

This fee includes tuition, admission to Conference events, and most supplies. Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will receive certificates of achievement. Students who select the credit option will also receive a student grade transcript. On campus housing is not available.

SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Typical awards are $50 to $100. In addition to the application, writing sample, and academic scores, interested students should submit a letter of recommendation from an English or Language Arts instructor. The deadline for scholarship applications is May 15, 2005.

ADMISSIONS: Applicants should be current high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors and have a combined PSAT/SAT score of at least 1000, a composite ACT score of 21, or an average of 85 in course work and submit an application and writing sample (four or five poems, a short story, a scene from a play, a brief essay, etc). Space is limited. Applications will be evaluated based first on the writing sample and then on academic scores. Letters of recommendation are welcome.

DEADLINE: Deadline for scholarship applications is May 15, 2005. Deadline for all other applications is June 15, 2005. Early submission is recommended.

MORE INFORMATION:
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Long Island University
Southampton Graduate Campus
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Southampton, NY 11968
Phone: 631-287-8175
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