Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference

 

About the conference

The Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is a vibrant literary gathering that helps rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors build their skills and identity as writers.

Our motto is “Write Your Truth,” and while writing is often a solitary art, it needn't be a lonely one. The conference takes place at Washington College, a thriving community where aspiring poets, novelists, and journalists study with prize-winning authors to hone their craft. The college is also home to the famous Sophie Kerr Prize, the world's largest undergraduate creative writing award, worth more than $70,000.

At the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference, students take intensive creative writing workshops with nationally renowned authors in one of three genres (poetry, fiction, or journalism), discuss literature with English faculty, and attend professional readings and craft panels. They explore the world of literary internships and grants in publishing, writing, and editing. Additionally, they learn what it's like to work at college publications such as Cherry Tree, Washington College's national literary journal.

This summer, our 10th annual literary extravaganza takes place July 15-18. The cost is $849 per participant, which includes our "Writing a Successful College Admissions Essay" workshop. We offer a number of merit, regional, and/or genre scholarships that cover the full cost of the conference.

For further questions, don't hesitate to contact our Conference Coordinator, Amber%20Taliancich. And to order Conference t-shirts, hats, and other swag, visit our online store here. 

All tuition proceeds are used solely to benefit the operation of the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference and associated programs.