Young Writers’ Summer
Ready for a summer bursting with ideas and creative energy? With music, art, poetry and books? Well done, you’ve found Young Writers’ Summer.
Get creative this holiday!
New Writing North’s free summer programmes take place across the North East. They are for young people aged 11-19 to try fun writing projects and meet like-minded people in a relaxed, friendly and inclusive environment. Join us to work with professional writers and artists and other young people to make something new this summer.
Is it for me?
Lots of different people take part in our summer programme. Some of them already attend our weekly Young Writers’ Groups, some attend our Young Writers’ City partner schools, while others are looking for fun new stuff to do during the holidays.
Either way, you’ll meet new people and spend a fun few days being creative and trying out new ideas. Everyone aged 11-19 is welcome and we’re excited for you to join us.
How much does it cost?
We want everyone to be able to access our Young Writers’ programme, including our summer programme and our weekly writing groups, so we fundraise to make the entire programme FREE to take part in. Hooray!
Parents and guardians, if you would like to support us to keep the programme free throughout the year, you can do so by donating when you register for the summer programme of your choice. Alternatively, you can donate via our JustGiving page.
How do I sign up?
Find your perfect summer activities and sign up via the links below. Spaces are limited and usually become fully booked, so register soon if you hope to join us.
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What's On:
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The Intergalactic Tourist Agency (Gateshead)
Mon 11 – Thu 14 August, 10am-3pm each day
Venue: Gateshead College, Baltic Campus
Join the Intergalactic Tourist Agency in creating an advert to entice visitors from this world and beyond to the North East this summer!
This is an unmissable opportunity to work with a professional filmmaker in the TV and film studios at Gateshead College and learn how to make your own film.
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G.O.A.T. Summer (Newcastle)
Mon 18 – Wed 20 August, 10am-3pm each day
Venue: Live Theatre, Newcastle
Explore scriptwriting and drama techniques to create a play in three days which answers the question: ‘What makes the greatest summer of all time?’
Be inspired by working in a real theatre environment with a professional theatre maker, whilst combining your real experiences and fantasy ideas of the summer holidays.
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Snapshots of Summer (South Shields)
Wed 27 – Fri 29 August, 10am-3pm each day
Venue: The Word, South Shields
Working with a professional poet, you will combine creative writing, poetry, photography and collage to design and write postcards about summers past, present, future and imagined.
Bring your memories and your imagination and get creative!
