Young Writers
The Young Writers Workshop (YWW) is a four-night, three-day camp that brings together up to 45 high school students to study the craft of writing on the UNC Wilmington campus. The workshop is organized and operated by UNCW's Department of Creative Writing, and camp participants have the opportunity to study with published, working writers — faculty members and graduate students in the department's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program.
Summer 2026
Tuesday, July 7 - Saturday, July 11
The Young Writers Workshop provides a place for aspiring writers to experiment, meet other writers, and follow their creative interests in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. YWW participants take part in daily creative writing exercises, craft lectures, writing workshops, and readings.
The camp offers a valuable and exciting experience for young writers interested in learning more about their craft. Although YWW students are asked to submit a work of creative writing in one genre (poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction), they receive instruction in all genres. Participants spend approximately six hours every day in writing exercises, peer workshops, and craft presentations.
2026 Cost & Registration
The workshop fee of $550 covers tuition, room, and board. Payment is due upon registration. Fees may be paid by credit card (Discover, Visa or MasterCard only). Deadline = June 8th, 2026
In the event of cancellation:
—Before June 13: Full refund minus $50 processing charge
—June 13-July 1: $150 refund
—After July 1- No refunds
Once registered and paid, we will send you an email with your information packet and any forms that you need to fill out before your arrival. Look for an email from youngwriterscamp@uncw.edu within a week of your registration.
Funding Awards
Applications for funding awards to attend Young Writers Workshop are currently open. Applicants (students) are required to write a 500-750 word essay about why they want to attend this workshop and why writing is important in their lives. Deadline for funding award applications is May 25th. Apply by sending your essay and a statement of need to youngwriterscamp@uncw.edu with “AWARD ESSAY” in the subject line.
Applicants will be notified on June 1, and will have until June 8th to confirm and finish registration. Once awarded, you must accept the scholarship and finish your registration in order to attend camp. If you don’t receive an award, but you still want to pay tuition to attend camp, you will have until June 8th to do so.
For more information, please email us.