Teenage writers needed

I've been invited to help teach in the Midwest Writing Center's third annual Young Emerging Writers Program, an internship program for Quad-Cities authors.

It's a month-long program from June 16 to July 17, where ten to twelve high school-aged writers write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and drama that will later be published in their own literary magazine.

Besides getting their poems or short stories published, ambitious young authors will learn more about the creative process and attend a three-day writer's conference. Most importantly, they will GET PAID TO WRITE!

So, spread the word so any budding young authors can get a start on their careers. Applications are due by May 23.

For more information click here or email my collegue Ryan Collins, the Literary Arts Administrator at Quad City Arts.