How to Enroll
Welcome to the 2023 Juniper Young Writers Online program! Click Register Now above to begin the enrollment process. You will first need to login to Iris Registration, our online registration system. If you've attended Juniper previously, you can use the same username and password to login, as long as you have used it in the last 18 months. After 18 months of inactivity accounts are removed, so if you have not used your account in the last 18 months you can go ahead and create a new one! If this is your first time attending a Juniper program, click the "Sign Up" button to create an account using your email address and a password of your choice. 

After logging in you will be brought through the enrollment form. During enrollment you will be prompted to enter contact details for yourself and your parent/guardian, as well as your preferred program and technology access.

Programming
Summer Online Writing Packages offer poets and writers a self-directed journey into a week of wild invention. Working independently during the week of July 17-21, participants will gain insight into the creative writing process, with opportunities to learn from an extraordinary group of dedicated instructors, and to interact with a community of peers who share their love of writing and social inquiry. Enroll and participate in one of two writing packages outlined below. 

   • Craft Package: $400.00*
   • Write-along Package: $200.00*
      * all payments incur an additional 3% processing fee

Craft Package: Craft Sessions + Writer's Life Talks + Write-alongs
The Craft Package includes virtual electives, self-guided writing prompts, 8 contact hours with Instructors, and access to a virtual community. With this package participants will meet and interact with peers in five virtual Craft Sessions over five days; finding opportunity to write together and share questions and insights in sessions led by our Creative Writing Instructors. In twice daily Write-alongs, participants will get inspiration for generating new work through emailed writing prompts and challenges, and we'll facilitate ways for participants to virtually share their work and ideas. Writer's Life talks, held three times during the week, take participants behind the scenes to explore Instructors' work and creative processes, igniting new ideas and providing invaluable writing tips. To explore what you get with the Craft Package, click here!

Write-along Package: Writer's Life Talks + Write-alongs
The Write-Along Package includes self-guided writing prompts, 3 contact hours with Instructors, and insight into the writer's life. In twice daily Write-alongs, participants will get inspiration for generating new work through emailed writing prompts and challenges, and we'll facilitate ways for participants to virtually share their work and ideas. Writer's Life talks, held three times during the week, take participants behind the scenes to explore Instructors' work and creative processes, igniting new ideas and providing invaluable writing tips. To explore what you get with the Write-along Package, click here!

Payment + Cancellation Policy
Payment Policy: To complete your enrollment you must submit payment for the full balance due. Payment is accepted via our online payment gateway by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit or debit card. All payments made incur an additional 3% processing fee.

Contact UMass Conference Services by at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102 if you need to make other payment arrangements (i.e. outside scholarships, third party billing, etc.). For your security please only submit your card information using the online payment gateway or directly with the UMass Conference Services staff. Please take note of the refund/cancellation policy before completing your enrollment and/or submitting any payment.

Cancellation Policy: The Craft Package and Write-along Package are nonrefundable. If you enroll and need to cancel, you may submit your cancellation in writing to UMass Conference Services via email (registration@umass.edu) but note you will be ineligible for a refund and all fees paid will be retained as a cancellation fee. 

Requisite fine print: the University of Massachusetts reserves the right to cancel any program it deems necessary. In the event of program cancellation, payment will be refunded in full.

Enrollment Confirmation Email
After completing your online enrollment you will receive a confirmation email with general programming details. During the week of July 9, you will receive another email with additional details, including the program guidebook, your weekly schedule, and the Zoom links needed for each element of programming. The guidebook will include information on accessibility, staff support, tips on getting the most out of the JYWO experience, and more. If you have any questions related to the program or your enrollment in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Additional Information
   • Juniper Institute for Young Writers
    • UMass Amherst

Questions?
For questions regarding curriculum or schedule of admission, please contact the Juniper Office:
Email: juniperyoungwriters@hfa.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-8988

For questions regarding payment or using the online enrollment page, please contact UMass Conference Services:
Email: registration@umass.edu
Phone: 413-577-8102