In 2025, the Great Smokies Young Writers Workshop will be offered as one of UNC Asheville’s Pre-College Programs. The Pre-College Programs give high school students the opportunity to experience university life through engaging in college-level classes, staying in residence halls on campus, and exploring the surrounding community.
When: June 15-20 and June 22-27, 2025. Students can attend one week or both.
Who’s Teaching: Our accomplished writing faculty includes Mildred Barya, Jamieson Ridenhour, and Lauren Yero.
Who’s Eligible: UNCA’s Pre-College Programs are open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
What Topics: June 15-20: Lauren Yero will teach “Entering the Portal of Story,” and Jamieson Ridenhour will teach “Developing Voice.” June 22-27: Mildred Barya will teach “Nature-Based Poetry,” and Jamieson Ridenhour will teach “Worldbuilding 101.”
How Much: Tuition for one week is $1,440. See the Pre-College website for full details. Tuition includes lodging, meals, all course materials, activities, and excursions.
If you have any other questions about the Great Smokies Young Writers Workshop, please email L. Danzis: ldanzis@unca.edu.