WRITERS' LEAGUE OF TEXAS
formerly the Austin Writers' League
Project WISE
Project WISE
Writers In Schools for Enrichment
Project WISE is a partnership of writers in the community with students in the classroom. The program, sponsored by the Writers' League of Texas in cooperation with the Austin Independent School District, offers students in grades three through five opportunities to work with practicing, published writers.
This project engages children in the pleasures of writing based on the belief that writing and understanding are closely related, and that writing provides children with the tools necessary to examine and understand their lives. Children are encouraged to write in their own voices about their feelings, memories, families, and communities.
The project also allows writers and authors to share their unique knowledge and experience which involve the creative writing process. The writers' personal passion about writing inspires the students, and thereby encourages these students to become involved and invested in freeing their voice.
Who Are the Writers?
These writers represent a variety of genres and interests:
- novelists
- magazine writers
- copy writers/editors
- story writers
- children's writers
- songwriters
- journalists
- poets
- playwrights
- screenwriters
- technical writers
- storytellers
What Can the Writers Offer?
- Weekday school visits
- Saturday school visits
How Can the Writers Assist the Schools?
School Visits:
- visit the classroom to talk about writing
- assist in literary projects for the school
- work with students on writing
- promote literary careers
- emphasize creative writing and creative expression
Student Writing Groups:
Professional writers will work with students in small group settings to supplement classroom work to provide critique and encouragement for other writing projects. Writers can provide guidance and support for students interested in furthering their writing skills.
Writers Round Tables:
These Saturday sessions provide opportunities for middle school and high school students to have their work critiqued by several professional authors in a round table setting.
When Can the Writers Visit?
Our writers can:
- meet individual classes
- meet with several classes during part or all of a day
- participate in writing workshops
- participate in library book fairs and other school literary events
- participate in career day/job fair events
What Other Youth Education Programs are Offered by the Writers' League of Texas?
Creative Writing Workshops for Children. Each fall and spring the League offers creative writing workshops for children in grades 3-5 at various area sites.
WLT Library and Resource Center. The Center is located at 1501 West 5th Street, Suite E-2. It offers a varied selection of resources designed for students and educators interested in writing: books on how to write, listings of markets and contests, and guidelines for publication submission.
Librarians, teachers or parents interested in more information about these programs should call the Writers' League of Texas at 512/499-8914 or email us at wlt@writersleague.org
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