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2018 Summer Creative Writing Intensives – PHOTO RECAP

In our 6th year, we really stretched our creative muscles with new workshops, writing-based activities, and adventures that sparked the minds of our talented young writers.  Here’s just a taste of what our summer was like.

In our classes, we invited creativity and discovered fabulous new words and new worlds.

  • Chris Kapp teaches "Elements of Fiction."

But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t time for friendship and fun!

  • Lunch was time for rest, relaxation, laughter and...

Notebooks in hand, our Wednesday adventures took us far and near.

  • WEEK ONE: "The Play's the THING! at SOPAC" Chip Davis starts off our day of playwriting on the SOPAC stage.

After a week of amazing work, it was time to share at our Family & Friends Reading.

  • Words of advice before our rehearsal on Thursday.

Thanks to all our incredible instructors, interns and staff!

Christina Kapp taught “Elements of Fiction,” Kevin C. Pyle taught “Writing Graphic Novels” and Catherine Doty taught “Exploring Poetry” in Week 1. 

Christina Kapp
Kevin Pyle
Catherine Doty

 

Libby Cudmore taught “SciFi, Fantasy & Mystery, too!” and Steph Auteri taught “WRITE ON Nonfiction with Purpose” in Week 2.

Eric “Myster E” Shandroff taught “Poetry SHOUT OUT” and Lesley Scammell taught “Exploring Playwriting” in Week 3.

Libby Cudmore taught "SciFi, Fantasy & Mystery, too!" in Week 2
Steph Auteri taught "WRITE ON Nonfiction with Purpose" in Week 2
Eric “Myster-E” Shandroff taught “Poetry SHOUT OUT” in Week 3
Lesley Scammell taught “Exploring Playwriting” in Week 3

 

Our amazing interns: Jake, Rebecca, Casey, Defne, Olivia, Alex, Craig and Chloe!

Jake
Rebecca
Casey
Defne
Olivia
Alex
Craig
Chloe

 

Abbie Davidson, our incomparable Program Coordinator.

Program Coordinator Abbie Davidson

 

And our tireless directors, Judith Lindbergh and Michelle Cameron.

TWC Founder/Director Judith Lindbergh taught “Fiction Focus: Character Building,” “Live your Characters,” and “Fiction Focus: World Building.”
TWC Co-Director Michelle Cameron taught “Fiction Focus: Character Building” and “Elements of Fiction.”

TWC Founder/Director Judith Lindbergh taught “Fiction Focus: Character Building,” “Live your Character,” and “Fiction Focus: World Building.” TWC Co-Director Michelle Cameron taught “Fiction Focus: Character Building” and “Elements of Fiction.”

 

All this awesomeness happened at Brothers College, Drew University, Madison, NJ

Yes, we’ll be back at Drew next summer!

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Check out the memories

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2018 Summer Intensive Photo Recap

And be sure to read these young writers' work in

The Writers Circle Journal Online Journal

What Students & Parents Say about the Summer Intensives...

FROM STUDENTS

The friends I made and the hilarious conversations I had were the best part."

"I loved visualizing the setting and sensory details! I got so immersed that I even got giddy!”

“The most valuable thing I learned in the Creative Nonfiction workshop was how to use personal experiences to constructively tackle a major issue.”

"Got the writing out of my head and made it feel more alive."

"We were really encouraged to be creative and to use our energy and thoughts and crazy concepts."

"The most valuable part was hearing others’ work. It allowed me to reflect on my own”

"I made more progress on my fictional world in these five days than I had during the two years I had the idea."

"Good emphasis on balance of different things in writing."

“The vibe of this place… made me a better writer.”

“The Wednesday activity was really incredible and it sparked lots of inspiration for possible plots.”

“ It’s incredible to gain new perspectives on my work. Simply being surrounded by writers better than myself is eye-opening, inspiring, and life-changing. It’s the highlight of my year!”

"This year’s intensive was absolutely amazing."

"Getting time to write on my own and having a peer critique to bounce ideas off people and offer suggestions to them was a really wonderful experience."

"Loved the lessons taught in the class and the creativity encouraged."

Poetry was "Absolutely amazing - an awesome mix between constructive/critical commentary.”

“I loved the fact that I had a place where I could just sit and write without having to worry about time restraints.”

"Loved the Wednesday event! It was amazing working with the actors to flesh out characters."

"I feel like I learned an incredible amount about the medium of graphic novels.”

FROM PARENTS

"Thank you for everything you have done to make this the best two weeks of summer for my child!"

"My child thought it was really cool to get to combine ideas and styles with her group during the Wednesday event, and found that experience very valuable."

"A: good blend of academic; creativity; letting off steam with frisbee; guest speakers and off campus trips."

"Judith Lindbergh was incredibly knowledgeable and understanding and all around amazing."

"Excellent coaching on how to be creative writer and high class instruction in language arts."

My child learned how to think creatively and build a story that is centered around imagination."

All this awesomeness happened at Brothers College, Drew University, Madison, NJ

Yes, we'll be back at Drew next summer!

JOIN US!

For more information, join our email list, contact us or call (973) 900-0415.
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