Fir Acres Writing Workshop
Premier residential creative writing program for high schoolers, attracting students nationally for two weeks of intensive workshops with published faculty.
About Fir Acres Writing Workshop
Fir Acres Writing Workshop at Lewis & Clark College is the premier residential creative writing program for high school students in the Pacific Northwest, attracting 60 students from across the country. This intensive two-week program offers daily workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative prose led by published faculty. Evening gatherings feature distinguished visiting writers (past visitors include National Book Award winner Mary Szybist). Students also take trips to Powell's City of Books and the Independent Publishing Resource Center, connecting with Portland's literary community.
What Makes This Camp Special
- 1Premier residential creative writing program attracting 60 students nationally
- 2Daily workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative prose
- 3Evening gatherings with distinguished writers (National Book Award winners)
- 4Trips to Powell's City of Books and IPRC
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