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Creative Writing
Young Writers Workshop Application
2009 OSU Creative Writing Program
Young Writers Workshop
July 12-17, 2009
Student Application
Please type or print clearly.
Student’s Name: ____________________________________________
Female: ____ Male: ____ Date of Birth: ___/___/___
Current Grade Level (circle): 10 11
Phone: _______________
E-mail address: _______________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________
Relationship: ___________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
School Name: _________________________________________________________________________
School Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Rate the following writing genres. (Use number 1 through 3 to order your choices, 1 being of greatest interest.):
_____ Fiction
_____ Poetry
_____ Nonfiction
Is creative writing taught at your school? _________
How often do you write creatively on your own? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
Please submit a one-page statement about your interest in creative writing, and why you would like to be a participant in the Young Writers Workshop at Ohio State.
In addition to the one-page statement, please attach a sample of your creative writing, in any genre(s): poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. No more than 20 pages (an excerpt from a longer work is fine) and no fewer than 5 pages.
Extracurricular activities:
Student Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________
Please submit application materials to:
Kelli Fickle
Department of English
Creative Writing Program
The Ohio State University
421 Denney Hall
164 West 17th Avenue
Columbus OH 43210
The application deadline for the Young Writers Workshop is January 23, 2009.
