<p>If you’re serious about writing and happen to be interested in genre (fantasy/science fiction/horror) short stories–check out Alpha ([Alpha</a> SF/F/H Workshop for Young Writers](<a href=“http://alpha.spellcaster.org%5DAlpha”>http://alpha.spellcaster.org)). Everything prismatic and ca2013 have said about Iowa, I can say with all my heart about Alpha.</p>
<p>Alas, it’s too late for me to apply (school takes a month to process transcripts) and I couldn’t ask my parents for so much on top of the 5-week summer program I’m already accepted to and that I love (French immersion, also a more parentally acceptable pursuit than creative writing).</p>