Tennessee Young Writers' Workshop
July 11-17, 2010, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville

When I went to TYWW on a full scholarship, the students who shared the experience with me seemed to understand everything I had to say ten times more than the kids at my school. My enthusiasm and skill for writing expanded so much in that one week. Being writers themselves, the instructors knew exactly what they were talking about.

The workshop changed my life. I never actually had a passion for something before that week. Writing is my passion now. I imagine it always will be.

— written by a student of the 2003 TYWW

The Tennessee Young Writers' Workshop provides students who have completed grades 7–12 the opportunity to explore their interest in writing and devote time to the development of their writing skills with accomplished authors. The Workshop is one full week in July.

At the Workshop, students spend their days in writing seminars with talented faculty, who are themselves published writers, exploring fiction writing, songwriting, poetry and writing memoir. Evenings at the Workshop are spent participating in special programs by well known authors and songwriters.

Scholarships are available to students that demonstrate both financial need and a sincere interest in writing. Humanities Tennessee is committed to ensuring that the Tennessee Young Writers' Workshop is made available to students from all walks of life.

TN Young Writers' Workshop writing support and friendships continue to grow beyond the summer workshop. Many participants remain in contact with one another via e-mail and discussion lists to share work and receive insightful feedback from peers and counselors. There are also various publishing opportunities for teens announced through these networks.

Browse archived TYWW student anthologies.

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