Nature, Poetry, Art, and Imagination: Day Two of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

Posted on by Ruth Okon

Day two of the 2026 Young Writers' Workshop was filled with reflection, creativity, observation, and imagination as our young writers explored the connections between nature, writing, art, and storytelling. The day began in the garden with a reflective nature-writing session facilitated by Maranda. Our young writers spent time observing a piece of nature and writing … Continue reading Nature, Poetry, Art, and Imagination: Day Two of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

Character Building, Workshopping, and Play Writing: Day One of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

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The 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop is officially underway, and what a way to begin! The day started with a simple question: “What is your favorite book?” Our young writers shared books ranging from fantasy to beloved classics, and the answers gave us a glimpse into the interests and imaginations of our young writers and set … Continue reading Character Building, Workshopping, and Play Writing: Day One of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop

Visual Thinking, Writing Persona, Character Building, & Collage Poetry: Day 2 of 2025 Young Writers’ Workshop

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We started Day 2 of our workshop with a session on Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). I bet that, at least once, you have seen an artwork described it as “beautiful.” Other times, you might have felt the artist just made scribbles for elementary schoolers; or maybe you’ve had a mix of both experiences! This morning, … Continue reading Visual Thinking, Writing Persona, Character Building, & Collage Poetry: Day 2 of 2025 Young Writers’ Workshop

Map-Making, Imagery building & Dragonalia: Day One of the 2025 Young Writers’ Workshop

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We kicked off Day One of our young writers’ workshop today! Dr Karin Westman, the head of our English department at K-State, opened with a brief introduction, thanking the donors who made the workshop possible for their generosity. The director of the workshop, Dr. Ania Payne, welcomed everyone and eased us off into our opening … Continue reading Map-Making, Imagery building & Dragonalia: Day One of the 2025 Young Writers’ Workshop