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Sports Writing
Feb 10, 2025

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The Sports Writing program offered by Writopia Lab opens up avenues for middle school and teen writers to delve into various forms of sports writing. This program allows participants to explore genres such as reviews, features, op-eds, and personal essays. In addition to writing, learners in the full-day program of Sports Writing also get the opportunity to play sports and join creative arts electives like graphic novels and filmmaking. The program also includes field trips to live games, where students can interview athletes and interact with sports editors and writers, offering them a comprehensive exposure to the field of sports journalism. In the summer sessions, writers participate in a sports-themed writing workshop in the morning, where they get to explore and write about different forms of sports writing. The afternoon session includes lunch at the park, sports and creative arts electives, and opportunities to attend live sports events, interview athletes, and meet professional sports editors and writers. The program is delivered through workshops led by professional published writers and includes master classes with guest instructors who are experts in their specialized fields. The full-day summer workshops are listed on the schedule, but specific dates and deadlines are not mentioned. The key outcomes of the Sports Writing program include enhanced writing skills, a deeper understanding of various forms of sports writing, and practical experience in interviewing athletes and interacting with sports editors and writers. The program cultivates young writers' abilities to write freely about topics that interest them, encouraging them to become committed and engaged writers and unlocking their full potential.

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Rishab Jain