About Our Nonprofit Organization Capitol City Young Writers is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating and mentoring junior high and high school writers as well as avid readers. Our goal is to educate today's youth on the art and business of writing, so as to encourage and support their future career aspirations in the writing industry. Students are exposed to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, screenplay, broadcast radio, songwriting, and many other forms of creative writing to show the diversity of careers available to them.
Education and Mentoring for Aspiring Young Writers & Avid Readers
Capitol City Young Writers (CCYW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and mentoring of young writers and avid readers. CCYW’s goal is to educate members on the art and craft of writing, editing and publishing, and to provide opportunities for young writers to enhance their understanding of the writing industry.
CCYW provides career exploration, writing workshops, scholarships, internships and leadership opportunities. Members discover the skills necessary to enter literary related careers such as editing, journalism or broadcast radio. From fiction and non-fiction, to poetry, screenwriting, songwriting and broadcast radio, students are supported through workshops that bringing professionals, mentors and youth together in local communities.
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Membership Features: Free
— Discover new and exciting careers — Meet Professionals in the Publishing Industry — Meet Published Authors — Attend Writing Workshops — Meet Other Young Writers with Similar Interests — Enhance your creativity through writing — Contests & Tips on Improving Your Writing
Young writers also discover the many different career paths of the publishing world through exposure to professionals in the industry, including publishers, editors, literary agents, book designers, published authors, and educators! Opportunities are presented for writers to improve their own writing by participating in readings, workshops, writing contests, and conferences.
