Champlain College Young Vermont Writers Conference- FORUM

i was wondering if some of the people who attended the conference last year could give the newbies an idea of what happens...
-karlie

I can tell you that as a presenter at the CC writers' conference, here is what I noticed... The young writers seem to have a great time. Students are assigned to a group that has a professional writer as the instructor/leader throughout the weekend. The group then does a presentation at the end which is pretty much a hoot. ... Workshops are plentiful and there's a lot of time for writing, gabbing, playing frisbee and reading works at the mike.

And I respond only in hopes that others will come in who can offer a better perspective than mine....

gg

thanks, i appreciate it.

Hah. Yeah I'm a little nervous about the whole thing too. But I am going!

Hey all,

I hear through the grapevine (aka internet) that there are a few new YWC acceptees wondering what exactly the deal is with the conference. I have been for the past two years and am coming again this year, and as far as my experience has served me, it is basically a chance to work on your craft as a writer. Essentially, you will workshop the piece you submitted originally, probably start a few new ones while your there, go to workshops and readings given by a bunch of great professional writers, and try to absorb as much as you possibly can as quickly as possible, since there are only two days and they do their best to fill up every moment. It has helped me greatly in improving my work over the course of the past two years, and if any of you are still debating whether or not to attend, i would suggest going, since there is really not all that much to lose(except for a weekend and a few hours of sleep), and it has the potential to be an awesome experience.

Hey,
For all you writers who are attending this conference and are new, I can tell you that I understand where you are coming from. Last year I was new. I only had 2 other kids from my school that attended the conference, and I only hung out with one of them... kind of. Anyways, since I didn't really try and make friends I spent plenty of lunches, dinners, and sometimes breakfasts alone. So basically what I'm trying to say is speak out, don't be afraid, and be yourself. This year I can guarantee that I will be more open and willing to speak out and show others who I truely am. Hope to see you newbies there!

I'd be interested in seeing the pieces you sent in to Champlain College. Post them here or post them as a blog with CCYVW as the keyword.

By the way, I will be at the conference doing a writing craft session on revision. If any of you want to have work critiqued by me (or by the class) please post it with CCYVW and note that you want critique or email me.
gg

idle mind mentioned that you primarily work on the piece you submitted...
I submitted an article that I wrote while in china that was published in the brattleboro reformer because I couldn't find anything else.
I have absolutely no desire to continue working on it,
do you think I should bring another piece along?
karlie

Well we read through our poems when I was there and then talked about the meaning behind it. I'm not sure about the other classes. But when your in your group workshop you might talk about your piece or someone elses, but eventually you will be working on a different form of writing. Well I believe you will be, thats what we did. Most likely you will be doing other things to help you to become a different writer from when you first stepped through the door.

Howdy,
I am shamelessly seeking participants in my Writing Craft workshop at CC at the CC conference at 5:45 p.m. Friday. I'll be working with folks on the Art of Revision. If any of you want to send me a piece ahead of time, I'll provide you some critique and suggestions and, if you are game, we'll put it out to the group.
gg

Ok, so I sent my money in but I'm waiting for the list of things that I can take, how long do you think it would take for me to get that? Isn't the conference the 30th, will we have enough time?

I'm surprised they haven't sent it out by now. I had to get my material in two weeks ago... You should be fine. One thing you'll find out is that the conference is both relaxed and intense. It's very student-based. You'll have the time you need.

gg

So, I got the thiing yesterday. And I signed up for your class, I hope I get it, it seems interesting. :)

I have to mail my classes tomorrow. But I'll sign up for your revision class =]

where were you gg??
i'm a wee bit confused.

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