Here’s what past participants are saying about the Juniper Institute for Young Writers:
Spotlight on young writers Emma Elisabeth Fosso McNairy, Lily Barrett, Rivka Barrett, and Alice Taylor Gear.
“It was intense—I felt like I was a part of something REAL…surrounded by a group of extremely intelligent and honest people.”
“Thank you for this opportunity to forge new skills in craftsmanship and human connection.”
“The readings were a lot of fun (and funny!) I really felt like I was getting to know more about the writers than just their work.”
“Being part of this community made me realize that writing is what I want to do with my entire life.”
“I will remember this week as one of those extraordinary periods that should have stretched on for decades. I learned more than just how to write—I learned how to figure out who I am.”
“A once-in-a-decade experience. A real eye-opener. I’ve learned more here in a week than at my school in a semester.”
“I’m a lot less afraid of my writing now, and have been motivated to write more.
“Juniper helped me delve deeper into writing I didn’t know I could produce. I really enjoyed working with all the people that I did. I saw my writing change and improve. Juniper taught me a lot about writing and helped me make incredible friends.”
“As a writer, the workshop allowed me to see my writing outside my own perspective, to see it from other people’s views and gather some good advice on how to make it better.”
“It was great and I will carry it with me in my heart, head, and pages.”
“I will never consider a book a mere pile of paper and glue again. I now understand that you can make as much impact and art through the form of your book as you can through its text and contents.”
“Juniper gave me a lot of inspiration, and well as an extraordinary appreciation for the art of sharing one’s work with other writers.” “I loved the readings and being able to hear from experienced writers who are all at the top of their fields.”
“It’s been so inspiring for my writing, but I’ve also met so many interesting people I have so much in common with. This is unlike anything I’ve ever been involved in—it’s been awesome.”
“I loved all of the faculty and organizers!”
“At first, I was intimidated because I had never been around so many talented writers before. But everyone was incredibly welcoming and warm, and I found myself feeling at home within a couple of days. Readings and classes were stimulating, and I started seeing writing in a totally new way.”
“I feel like I was hit in the head and suddenly everything worked.”
“I’m generally going to walk around in life with that special ‘I’ve been to Juniper’ glow.”
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