Do you know a student in 7th -12th grade who loves to write? Our Summer Immersion will give budding poets the opportunity to write in the place where America’s poet Walt Whitman was born while bringing their work to a higher level.

This writing immersion is suited for any student writer from seventh grade to high school who loves to write and would like to pursue it further. The program will actively explore creative new sources of inspiration. Students develop and strengthen their writing skills in fun, inspiring, and unexpected ways, and become better equipped to revise and improve.

The instructor, Annabelle Moseley, will provide one-on-one attention and adjust, critique, and craft discussion to suit each writer’s current level. Each student will find new avenues of inspiration and write compelling new work.

By the end of the week immersion students will have developed a portfolio of “finished” and polished poems. The final day, Saturday, will culminate in the honor of a student reading. This honor is sure to enhance any college application.

About The Instructor:

Annabelle Moseley, Walt Whitman Birthplace Association 2009 Artist-in-Residence, won a First Prize in Poetry from Writer’s Digest in 2008, and a 2008 Amy Award from Poets & Writers. Moseley has published four collections of poetry with various presses. She has published well over 100 poems in distinguished journals, anthologies and literary magazines including The Lyric, Mezzo Cammin, The Texas Review, and Soundings East. Her novel was published in 2008. Her newest chapbook, A Field Guide to the Muses, is forthcoming from Finishing Line Press.

Program meets Tuesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 31 from 10 am to 12 noon. Writing sample required to apply. Program is limited to 20 participants. The fee of $365 per student is due in advance of start date. Students are asked to bring: a notebook; a folder for handouts; a pen and enthusiasm! For more information contact Susie at 631-427-5240 ext. 112 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it