A Summer Camp Program Designed For Teen Writers Interested in Fantasy Fiction Genres.
Shared Worlds is a two-week residential camp based on a "shared world" theme. A shared world is a growing trend in fiction that centers around a complete, fictional world designed by a group. During Wofford's Shared World program, students will design fantasy worlds with other young, creative writers and share those worlds through fiction, art, and game design.This sounds really cool for anyone interested in Science Fiction/ Fantasy writing. The 2010 summer camp will be held from July 18 through July 31 at Wofford campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The tuition is a lot of money, but the site says scholarships will be available, although I couldn't find any information on that anywhere on the site so it may not be available just yet. I just thought this was an interesting site to pass along to anyone who may wish to find out more for themselves.
In order to build a shared world, students will attend overview classes with Wofford College professors in many disciplines, including history, religion, and physics. Furthermore, students will take classes in creative writing. All classes emphasize problem solving, collaborative learning, and experiential learning.
Shared Worlds is proud to announce that instructors for 2010 will include Spiderwick Chronicles creator Holly Black, critically acclaimed YA and adult authors Kathe Koja and Marly Youmans, Nebula Award winner Michael Bishop, writer and gaming expert Will Hindmarch, and World Fantasy Award winner Jeff VanderMeer, plus Wofford College's own Dr. Christine Dinkins, philosophy professor, and Jeremy Jones, lecturer and camp director. Artist Scott Eagle will also conduct a workshop during the camp.
