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.

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Student writer Haley sent us this resource that assisted her as she learned the craft. Downloand the PDF and follow the links: All About the Writing Business and Becoming an Author!

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Richmond 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/