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NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe Long Island Writing Project @NCC2014 Creative Writing RetreatFOR TEEN WRITERS GRADES 9–12
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe Long Island Writing Project @ NCC
2014 Creative Writing RetreatFOR TEEN WRITERS GRADES 9–12
RETREAT DATESJuly 1, 2, 3
July 7, 8, 9, 10July 14, 15, 16
Hosted byLong Island Writing Project @
Nassau Community CollegeOne Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530516.572.7464 x25373
WWW.NCC.EDU/LIWP
One Education DriveGarden City, NY 11530
DESIGN & LAYOUT:NCC Office of Printing and Publications
Do you love to write? Then the Long Island Writing Project’s Creative Writing Retreat for Teens is the perfect place for you.
Hosted byLong Island Writing Project @
Nassau Community CollegeOne Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530516.572.7464 x25373
For more information, Contact:Prof. Darshna Katwala
Co-Director, L.I. Writing Project,Nassau Community College
Department of Reading and Basic Education
WWW.NCC.EDU/LIWP
THE LONG ISLAND WRITING PROJECT @
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2014 CREATIVE WRITING RETREATFOR TEEN WRITERSDo you love to write? Do you feel that writing is something you were born to do? Or is writing something you have always wanted to try? If you can answer yes to any of these questions and you are interested in flexing your literary muscles alongside other teens, then The Long Island Writing Project’s Creative Writing Retreat for Teens is the perfect place for you.
This three-week, 10-day adventure is designed specifically to meet the needs of high school students, grades 9-12, as well as strong middle-school students, who have a burning desire to write creatively in any genre. You will have opportunities to develop your craft, share your work, gain valuable feedback, and publish your work in a group anthology. This course is open to all writers, regardless of past experience, who have not previously attended an LIWP Teen Writers’ Retreat.
WhenJuly 1, 2, 3 – Tuesday through ThursdayJuly 7, 8, 9, 10 – Monday through ThursdayJuly 14, 15, 16 – Monday through Wednesday
The day will start at 9 and end at 3. This schedule includes an hour for lunch. Participants can bring a bagged lunch or they can buy food at the campus food court.
WhereThis year’s retreat will be held on the campus of Nassau Community College located in Garden City. Please be advised that transportation to and from campus will not be provided. Transportation will remain the responsibility of the participant.
RegistrationThe retreat has a rolling admissions policy, so applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The group will have two teacher-leaders and approximately twenty students.
FeesThe cost of the retreat is $325 per participant if registered before June 1st and $350 for registrations that are received after June 1st. A limited number of need-based full and partial scholarships are available.
Contact InformationTo find out more information about this exciting opportunity you may contact: Darshna Katwala, Co-Director, Long Island Writing Project, at 516.572.7464 x25373 or e-mail [email protected].
Application for The Long Island Writing Project’sCreative Writing Retreat for TeensPlease complete the following and mail it along with the registration fees to Prof. Darshna Katwala, Co-Director, L.I. Writing Project,Nassau Community CollegeDepartment of Reading and Basic Education, North Hall1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY 11530
APPLICATION FEEEarly Registration, Prior to June 1, 2014: $325Registration Fee After June 1: $350Checks should be made payable to: Nassau Community College Foundation.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Last, First)
Home Address (Number and Street)
Town State Zip
Phone (include area code) E-mail
September 2014 Grade Level School Name
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent Guardian Signature
CREATIVE WRITING INTEREST You may circle more than one:Poetry/Spoken Word Novel Memoir Essays or other non-fictionShort Story Plays Graphic novel/memoir Film script/Treatment
PERSONAL STATEMENTPlease attach a statement of 100-200 words telling us why you would like to participate. You might want to tell us something about your life as a writer so far, or describe one of your writerly ambitions. You may use a computer or hand-write it, whichever is more comfortable for you.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation packet which will include a letter welcoming you to the retreat, directions to the Nassau Community campus and the building and room locations of the retreat, as well as a campus map. We look forward to seeing you!
