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Young Writers Share What better ways to explore writing than to read what writers write, and write for readers to read? Campers discovered writers' secrets by first reading for effective characteristics in published works of fiction, then, experimenting with characterization, sensory images, juicy word choice, good titles and more. Response groups provided feedback for writers to consider when revising. Our blog served as an extension of the response groups and expanded our audience to both camps as well. We were thrilled to explore and discover the diversity of writing personalities demonstrated during our two weeks together. Through everyone's sharing and support, writers' voices grew in strength and timbre.

Featured are selected works from our young authors (pdf format):

2006

Peter Piper
Carly E
Adventures of C.J., Mahalik, and George
John C
True Colors
Rae D
Confessions of a Car Crash
Hannah M
Face of Courage
Angie N
The Chronicles of Pythoria
Bruce K
Rebel
Isaac L
Unknown
Sami D
Rhapsody of the Dark: The Book of Air
Natalie S

2005

The Beginning
Andrea D
Cardarian Neosaga
Peter C
The End
Ian W
This Shouldn't Happen
Cassie R
Tournament of Doom
Morgan K
Where Family Lies
Brittany B
Won't Tell a Word
Chelsea P

2004

Death
Noah N
Find
Katherine J
Keep in Mind
Lauren M
Keep on Shining
Ryan C
An Excerpt from...Life as a Rebel
Kate G
A Plain Hero
Marla K
Short Stack
Rachel V
Smokey's Day Out
Julia J
Wheezer
Paul K
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