JUNIPER INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WRITERS

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
June 21-27, 2009

"It was an excellent writing experience that I would recommend to any young writer who wishes to kick off their summer with inspiration." —'08 participant

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"It was great and I will carry it with me in my heart, head, and pages."  —'07 participant

The Juniper Institute for Young Writers is an extraordinary week of creative writing workshops, studio courses, and readings for writers who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school.

Hosted by the University of Massachusetts MFA Program for Poets and Writers, the Institute offers participants a unique opportunity: intensive workshops designed especially for young writers and unparalleled exposure to world-renowned authors.