10th Annual October 5-7, 2012 Master Class to Masterpiece
Early Bird deadline May 15! (Teens June 25.) Mss. due in summer. Stellar faculty; personalized. Apply now!
“Writing is good. Reading is good. S'mores are good. Beaches are good.
But writing and reading while eating s'mores on a beach is beyond good…
and if you get to do it with friends, it's just amazing squared.” — Audrey, age 13
If you’ve got a passion for fiction—and love meeting other teens who do, too—don’t wait to sign up. Enrollment is limited. Bring a friend and share a townhome on the beach!
Teen enrollment information may be found here (look for Group C, teens). But you may miss a little secret, tucked in the teen section—your Early Bird discount is one month later than the adults' deadline. That means you may enroll by June 25 for a savings of $30! Then, wait until July 25 to submit a manuscript for critique—a nice break after finals. Time to read, write, dream...
To register or ask questions, contact us. We’ll email you an enrollment form and Student Contract, plus (for students under 18) a Parent Release Form. Here’s a preview:
Excerpt STUDENT CONTRACT
For your safety, well-being and enjoyment.
Before the workshop (in summer), I agree to:
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Submit my manuscript sample for faculty/peer critiques by the July deadline (optional).
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Read at least two adult enrollees’ fiction submissions (each 12
double-spaced typed pages); give written feedback on these two manuscripts using a short, designated form. ALSO, if possible: read one full-length novel manuscript of your choice and give written feedback on it; then listen to the author’s consults with our editor or agent.
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Read at least two teen enrollees’ fiction submissions (each 5 to 10
double-spaced typed pages); give written feedback on these two manuscripts using a short, designated form.
At the workshop, I agree to:
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Check-in when and where requested; not leave the workshop site without an adult.
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Be considerate of my housemates and (teens under 18) chaperones.
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Use no substances (tobacco, alcohol, etc.).
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Participate in group discussion about adults’ and teen peers’ writing.
TUITION:$469. Includes Early Bird discount $30 (payment postmarked by June 25). Otherwise, fee is $499. This includes lodging and all meals except Saturday dinner—order in, maybe a teen pizza party? Chaperones will be Mandy and Mayo.
Your fee also includes includes an optional faculty critique on up to 10 pages—and, for those enrolling first, an optional Spot Critique (editor and agent verbal feedback of up to one page, shared with all workshop attendees in a supportive group setting).
Questions?Contact us. We look forward to sharing our books, bonfire, and beach weekend with you.
Be on the lookout
for continuing details
this summer!
“The great jewel... took all light that fell upon it and
changed it into ten thousand sparks of white radiance
shot with glints of the rainbow.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Updates: LIKE our TeenSpeak Facebook page! Check out more photos and feedback. Register for Early Bird deadline June 25, then enjoy our October 5-7, 2012 workshop at the beach!
October 5-7, 2012 
Teen enrollment information may be found 
