REGISTRATION COMING IN WINTER 2027!

Every story begins with a departure. So pack your bags and join us as we explore narrative, fiction, poetry, and alternative forms of writing and teaching writing. 

Each writer will receive a digital passport to "stamp" as they travel on their journey. Writers will make "stops" in poetry, memoir, personal essay, and more. Just as every road trip includes unexpected detours, our writing journey will encourage curiosity and risk-taking. By the end of the summer workshop, you will have a wide variety of experiences and new ideas.

Pack your notebook. Bring your curiosity. The road is waiting. 

The institute will take place June 7-25 (Mon-Wed-Fri) as a FULLY ONLINE WORKSHOP. Participants may opt for mornings-only (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) or full-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Mornings will be spent in synchronous discussions and workshop, while afternoons will be used for asynchronous writing, research, and reading. 

Current and returning graduate students in the Department of English may receive up to 6 hours of elective credit toward their degree. Other participants may opt to enroll as graduate students in the next 12 months after completing the institute and may apply the 6 credit hours to their degree. 

In addition, we are offering a non-credit option, which will allow teachers to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), but not receive graduate credit. Participants in the mornings-only session will receive 6 CEUs, and those who opt for the all-day session will receive 12 CEUs. 

25% Discount for repeat participants

50% Discount if you sign up a friend

REGISTRATION COMING IN 2027

Cost: 

For graduate credit - Participants interested in taking the Summer Institute for credit will pay tuition to Appalachian State University. They may register for either ENG 5400 (6 hours credit) or ENG 5530 (3 hours credit). Students enrolled in the six-hour credit option will meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F. Students enrolled in the three-hour credit option will meet from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  More information about tuition can be found HERE.

For non-credit - The fee will be $150 for mornings-only or $300 for all-day. The fee includes all books and materials. 

To Register for credit: 

• Step 1-If you are already an App State student, register for either ENG 5400 (6 hours credit) or ENG 5530 (3 hours credit) through your Appalnet account. If you are not an App State student but still want credit, you can register as a non-degree-seeking graduate student. Click HERE for information.

• Step 2: Once admitted to App State, go to your Appalnet account and sign up for ENG 5400-Appalachian Mountains Writing Project (6 hours credit) or ENG 5530-Special Topics-Appalachian Mountains Writing Project (3 hours credit). 

To Register for non-credit:

• Sign up for the AMWP Summer Institute in Conference and Events and select "non-credit." Choose whether you want the mornings-only or all-day option. Register by clicking THIS LINK.

We welcome all interested writers and teachers.