Summer Writing Online

A three-week online creative writing program from the University of Iowa's Belin-Blank Center for high school students in grades 9 to 11. Classes are fully live, with 3.5 hours of interactive class time each day in July, covering fiction, poetry and screenwriting with faculty from the Iowa Writers' Workshop plus author talks. The cost is $295, with financial aid and payment plans for families who qualify.

Offered by Belin-Blank Center, University of Iowa. Summer Program for high school students in Online, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Writing, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 11. It runs online.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
Applications open December 15, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Summer Writing Online

When do applications for Summer Writing Online open?

Applications open December 15, 2026.

Is Summer Writing Online free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Summer Writing Online?

High school students in grades 9 to 11. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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