Check out these opportunities at Susquehanna University to explore their creative writing potential and cultivate your craft.
At the heart of our offerings for high school students is The Summer Writers Workshop. This intensive weeklong program brings together talented young writers to engage in workshops, explore diverse genres, and receive mentorship from esteemed faculty. The cost to attend is underwritten by the university, so more affordable than comparable programs, and in addition, we offer generous financial aid to students with demonstrated need. It’s a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in writing and creativity alongside peers who share their passion.
Apprentice Writer provides high school students the chance to publish their work. This magazine showcases the voices of young writers from around the world, offering them an audience and the experience of seeing their work in print and online. In each issue, we award a cash prize to a single work from every genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and photography). It’s an invaluable opportunity for your aspiring authors. Issue 42 of the magazine is available now!
Creative Writing Day invites high school students, teachers, and counselors to our campus for a day filled with workshops and seminars led by our faculty. We’ve designed this event to ignite creativity and introduce students to new perspectives in writing. Our next Creative Writing Day will be in November 2025.