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The Young Writers Program is a fun, free writing adventure for both teacher-lead student groups and young solo scribes. On the YWP site at http://ywp.scriptfrenzy.org, these brave young writers will find all the resources they need for an unforgettable month of scriptwriting and creative exploration.
The Young Writers Program website is completely separate from the Script Frenzy main site. YWP participants get to set their own word-count goals for April's write-a-thon, and have the opportunity to make friends with other young writers around the world through our safe, private online message boards.
The Script Frenzy Young Writers Program is broken into two phases. In March, we impart the basics of screenwriting and playwriting through weekly online lessons and exercises. It's like an online scriptwriting boot camp (without the screaming drill sergeants): After only four weeks, participants will have written a three-minute play, movie, or TV show, learned about conflict and story arc, and become familiar with the arcane art of script formatting.
Then on April 1, the Frenzy begins. Our young writers will put their imaginations to the test by writing a script of their choosing in just 30 days. They can write with a partner, or tackle the challenge by themselves. Either way, they'll be encouraged throughout the month by the Young Writers Program staff and the group of scriptwriting experts who will stop by the site to offer their insights and advice in our Cameo section.
At the end of the event, all participants will get a certificate for giving it a go. And those who reach their word-count goals will receive a special winner's certificate and web icon. Not to mention the satisfaction of having spent an exhilarating month tackling an imagination-expanding, literacy-building creative challenge.
Adult leaders will have access to a private Teachers Lounge on the site, where they can swap lesson plans and writing ideas. And all schools and libraries taking part will receive a free Script Frenzy poster and "I'm in the Frenzy" Young Writers Program stickers.
If you're a kid or teen and would like to sign up, head on over to our Young Writers Program site!
If you're a parent, librarian, or teacher looking for something to get kids excited about reading and writing this spring, you've found it! In 2007, over 350 classrooms took part in the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program for our sister event, National Novel Writing Month. Kids and teens who had once seen writing as a detestable chore came away from the event with a newfound love of books and writing. We invite you to explore our Script Frenzy Young Writers Program site, and feel free to drop us a line with any questions!
Script Frenzy Young Writers Program Recap
What's the age cut-off for the Young Writers Program?
The YWP site is for authors aged 12 and under, and for adult-lead groups of students in grades K-12. If you are 13 years old (or older) and taking part in Script Frenzy by yourself, you should sign up at the main Script Frenzy site.
How much does it cost to participate?
It's completely free, thanks to donations made by participants and supporters on our main Script Frenzy site.
If I'm taking part in YWP, can I sign into my account through the main site?
No. The main and Young Writers Program sites are completely separate to ensure privacy and security for Young Writers Program participants. If you're taking part in the Young Writers Program site, you must register and sign-in through http://ywp.scriptfrenzy.org.