Young Writers Workshop at Messiah University

05/26/2026

Did you know that Young Writers campers have the opportunity to be published? Absolutely! Here's a past journal!

Registration closes June 1st. Make sure to sign your 'writerly' teen up today! There are commuter and residential options!

Register here: https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

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The Young Writers Workshop Journal: Messiah University, 2021

05/20/2026

Exciting news! We have published author, Dwayne Magee, coming to speak to the Young Writers.

Dwayne Magee is currently in his 22nd year as director of Messiah Press. He enjoys exploring spiritual, environmental, and social concerns through creative writing and the arts. When he is not writing, he can often be found speaking in public libraries and elementary schools on the topic of diversity where he makes use of his award-winning children’s book A Blue-Footed B***y Named Solly McBoo. His travel writing and essays have made several appearances in various publications including the Northern Colorado Writers Anthology and The Goose River Anthology published by Goose River Press in Waldoboro, Maine, and several trade magazines. Dwayne is the father of two children, and he currently resides in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania with his wife Sue and their three dogs.

Time is running out to register your teen. Make sure to do so today! June 1 is the last day. https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

05/06/2026

What will we be doing this year at Young Writers? Let me tell you!

First, we've added swimming!
We will be doing a nature/writing walk.
Parties and picnics
The opportunity to become published.
The chance to meet with a published author.
And of course, learning from Messiah faculty.

We have commuter and residential options.

Sign your teen up today! https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

04/28/2026

Have you signed your teen filmmaker up for Messiah's Young Filmmakers Workshop yet?

Over the next few days we will be showcasing the films made by the students during past workshops. Check out one of last year's films, "Case Closed."

Find out more about registration here: https://www.messiah.edu/young-filmmakers-workshop/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcgaKBp0VTI

1 like. "Case Closed YouTube"

04/17/2026

Hey Young Writers... Looking for podcasts to learn about writing and publishing? I found a good one for you! https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

Also, make sure to register your rising 9-12th graders for the Young Writers Workshop at Messiah University! It runs from June 21 through the 26th. Register here: https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

Welcome to The Creative Penn, where you will find resources to help you write, publish and market your book, as well as make a living with your writing. Lots of free articles, audio and podcast episodes, videos, tutorials and tools, as well as books and courses for writers.

04/09/2026

Have you registered for Young Writers or Young Filmmakers yet?
Both workshops give high school students a taste of college life in a safe and nurturing way. Students will be taught by faculty members at Messiah.

This is such a fantastic experience! Sign up today!

Young Writers: https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

Young Filmmakers: https://www.messiah.edu/young-filmmakers-workshop/

03/04/2026

Do you have a teen who loves to write? Make sure they check out this blog! https://goteenwriters.com/blog/

Also, remember to register them for the Young Writers Workshop at Messiah University. https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

How to Manage Your Inner Editor by Stephanie Morrill | Oct 30, 2025 | Editing, Encouragement, First Drafts, Getting Feedback On Your Writing, Learning from Other Authors, Practicing, The Craft of WritingIn the last few articles, I’ve talked about how to learn from great books as well as how to lea...

02/19/2026

Did you know that registration is open for these high school programs?

Check them out!

Young Writers Workshop: https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

Young Filmmakers Workshop: https://www.messiah.edu/young-filmmakers-workshop/

Register today!

01/27/2026

While sipping on hot cocoa, make sure to sign your teen up for the Young Writers Workshop or the Young Filmmakers Workshop.
Both camps run from June 21-27.

Young Writers: https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

Young Filmmakers: https://www.messiah.edu/young-filmmakers-workshop/

01/13/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Register for Young Writers and Young Filmmakers workshop by April 1 for a $50 Discount.

The workshops run from June 21 - 26th.

We have residential and commuter options.

Young Writers Workshop: https://www.messiah.edu/young-writers-workshop/

Young Filmmakers Workshop: https://www.messiah.edu/young-filmmakers-workshop/