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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

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