This program is awaiting funding either through the grant writing process or from sponsors.  If you would like to be a sponsor for this program, please contact founder and president, Verna Dreisbach at verna@capitolcityyoungwriters.com.  

Brief Program Description (more details to follow later):

The summer workshops are offerred to CCYW members who want to improve their writing.  The workshops will take place over the course of a week.  Various classes will be offered for students to choose from including fiction, non-fiction, screenplay, poetry, broadcast radio, journalism, technical writing, etc.  Each year, the classes offered will vary and change according to the needs and desires of the students. The main focus of the workshop will be in developing the art and craft of writing.  Key concepts for success will be stressed such as the necessity for good grammar, editing and revising – skills necessary in any field.  Instructors will be professionals in the industry, educators and published authors.