“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Each summer, #TeenWritersProject hosts four emerging teen writers in our Teen Writer-in-Residence program at a physical location in the Ark-La-Tex: Arkansas, Louisiana or Texas. You will have the opportunity to focus on telling your stories, in an uninterrupted environment, with support from members of the literary community so you can fully develop your publishing pursuits! When your Work-in-Progress is completed, your work will be published in our Lit Zine. 
​If accepted, you will have the opportunity to stay with us for a week during the summer and write, critique, discuss, learn and develop your writing skills in community with other teen writers and industry professionals! In addition to your personalized editorial sessions, you will have access to daily workshops that can help you unlock your inner writer! In addition to having fun with other teens, you'll gain invaluable resources and benefits while ​you focus on your Work-in-Progress (WIP).
What Do Writers-in-Residence Get
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  1. Private Writing Space.
  2. Daily Workshops and Materials.
  3. Travel and Lodging.
  4. Dining.
  5. Small expenses.
Residency Requirements

1. Work daily on your writing project.
2. Document your progress.
3. Attend a welcome dinner for you (virtual or in-person).
4. Perform an in-person or virtual reading of your work at the end of your Residency.
5. Record a 1-minute video about your experience.
We only accept five Residents per summer.
Each Resident must be accompanied by one parent the entire week.