TYPE: Workshop

CATEGORY: Creative Writing

APPLICATION AND FEES:

DEADLINE: 17th February 2016

Between the Lines is a summer program that brings writers 16-20 to the University of Iowa for creative writing study and cultural exchange. During this program, participants will take part in creative writing workshops, seminars, cultural visits and some sightseeing events that include attending literary and cultural events in the city of Iowa, touring the caves at Maquoketa Caves State Park and a lot of other fun activities. To be eligible, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

Aged between 16 t0 20
Past experience in creative writing in both English and Arabic. For this reason, applicants must be proficient in English and Arabic
Ready to develop and share new writing techniques.
You will be required to submit

A 6-8 page writing sample in Arabic or Russian
A 6-8 page writing sample in English
2 to 5 pages of creative work in Arabic, Russian or English in response to one of the following writing prompts
During breakfast, you are startled by a heavy knock at the door. It is someone who demands something from you. Who is it, what does he/she wants and what happens next? Write a short story or poem.
Write a short story or poem that contains three (3) of the following objects and one (1) place:
Objects: old bicycle, uncomfortable couch, leaking canoe, sleeping puppy, love note, truth serum

A statement of purpose (250 words maximum, in English) describing why creative writing is important in your life, and what you hope to learn at our program in Iowa.
FOR THIS AND MORE, GO TO http://creativewritinggrants.com/