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The Art of the Short Story
A Geneva Humanities Institute Intensive
📅 July 27 – August 20🕐 Mon – Thu, 10am – 1pm🎓 Grades 6–8👥 10 spots available
Over three intensive weeks, students immerse themselves in the craft of fiction under the direction of our Harvard-educated Director, an English scholar with a passion for theater and film. Students learn to build character from the inside out, write dialogue that crackles with tension, and shape conflict and voice with the precision of a dramatist — completing a portfolio of up to four original short stories.
Most writing programs teach students to write. This course teaches them to think like writers — and to build a skill that lasts.
Over three intensive weeks, students immerse themselves in the craft of fiction under the direction of our Harvard-educated Director, an English scholar with a passion for theater and film. This distinctive approach brings the tools of the stage and screen to the page: students learn to build character from the inside out, to write dialogue that crackles with tension, and to shape conflict and voice with the precision of a dramatist.
Each day unfolds as a studio — close reading of the texts that define the form, dedicated writing time, and individual feedback. But what sets this program apart is where the work leads.
By the end of three weeks, each student completes a collection of up to four original short stories — not a classroom exercise, but a genuine creative portfolio. Students may extend this into a six-to-eight piece anthology the following spring, and are guided by Geneva faculty toward writing competitions and publishing opportunities.
Most importantly, this collection becomes a foundation. As students enter the second semester of eighth grade, Geneva’s college counseling program builds directly on the creative identity and intellectual voice developed here — turning early creative work into a coherent narrative that distinguishes them in the years ahead.
The course stands powerfully on its own, but pairs naturally with The Art of Book Design — together, the two form a complete creative arc: students write their stories, then bring them to life on the page.
At Geneva, a short story is never just a short story. It is the first chapter of a much longer story.
📅 Aug 10 – Aug 21🕐 Mon – Fri, 2pm – 5pm🎓 Grades 6–8👥 10 spots available
Over two intensive weeks, students step into the world of book design — learning to translate narrative into image through the hands of a working artist. Moving across graphic design and painting, students develop the visual instincts of a designer while completing up to three distinct designs: the cover and illustrations for their own written work.
A story is told in words. But it is also seen.
Over two intensive weeks, students step into the world of book design — learning to translate narrative into image through the hands of a working artist. Moving fluidly across mediums, from graphic design to painting, students discover how visual language carries meaning, mood, and voice, just as words do.
This is not a single-technique class. Students experiment with multiple media and approaches, developing the visual instincts of a designer while creating something deeply personal: the cover and illustrations for their own written work.
By the end of the program, each student completes up to three distinct designs — a genuine visual portfolio that pairs with their writing. Under the guidance of Geneva faculty, students are prepared to submit their work to art and design competitions, gaining real recognition for original creative achievement.
The course stands powerfully on its own, but pairs naturally with The Art of the Short Story — together, the two form a complete creative arc: students write their stories, then bring them to life on the page.
At Geneva, creative work is never an end in itself. It is the foundation of a portfolio — and a creative identity — that distinguishes students through the college admissions years ahead.
📅 July 27 – August 20🕐 Mon – Thu, 10am – 1pm🎓 Grades 6–8👥 10 spots available
Over three intensive weeks, students immerse themselves in the craft of fiction under the direction of our Harvard-educated Director, an English scholar with a passion for theater and film. Students learn to build character from the inside out, write dialogue that crackles with tension, and shape conflict and voice with the precision of a dramatist — completing a portfolio of up to four original short stories.
Most writing programs teach students to write. This course teaches them to think like writers — and to build a skill that lasts.
Over three intensive weeks, students immerse themselves in the craft of fiction under the direction of our Harvard-educated Director, an English scholar with a passion for theater and film. This distinctive approach brings the tools of the stage and screen to the page: students learn to build character from the inside out, to write dialogue that crackles with tension, and to shape conflict and voice with the precision of a dramatist.
Each day unfolds as a studio — close reading of the texts that define the form, dedicated writing time, and individual feedback. But what sets this program apart is where the work leads.
By the end of three weeks, each student completes a collection of up to four original short stories — not a classroom exercise, but a genuine creative portfolio. Students may extend this into a six-to-eight piece anthology the following spring, and are guided by Geneva faculty toward writing competitions and publishing opportunities.
Most importantly, this collection becomes a foundation. As students enter the second semester of eighth grade, Geneva’s college counseling program builds directly on the creative identity and intellectual voice developed here — turning early creative work into a coherent narrative that distinguishes them in the years ahead.
The course stands powerfully on its own, but pairs naturally with The Art of Book Design — together, the two form a complete creative arc: students write their stories, then bring them to life on the page.
At Geneva, a short story is never just a short story. It is the first chapter of a much longer story.
📅 Aug 10 – Aug 21🕐 Mon – Fri, 2pm – 5pm🎓 Grades 6–8👥 10 spots available
Over two intensive weeks, students step into the world of book design — learning to translate narrative into image through the hands of a working artist. Moving across graphic design and painting, students develop the visual instincts of a designer while completing up to three distinct designs: the cover and illustrations for their own written work.
A story is told in words. But it is also seen.
Over two intensive weeks, students step into the world of book design — learning to translate narrative into image through the hands of a working artist. Moving fluidly across mediums, from graphic design to painting, students discover how visual language carries meaning, mood, and voice, just as words do.
This is not a single-technique class. Students experiment with multiple media and approaches, developing the visual instincts of a designer while creating something deeply personal: the cover and illustrations for their own written work.
By the end of the program, each student completes up to three distinct designs — a genuine visual portfolio that pairs with their writing. Under the guidance of Geneva faculty, students are prepared to submit their work to art and design competitions, gaining real recognition for original creative achievement.
The course stands powerfully on its own, but pairs naturally with The Art of the Short Story — together, the two form a complete creative arc: students write their stories, then bring them to life on the page.
At Geneva, creative work is never an end in itself. It is the foundation of a portfolio — and a creative identity — that distinguishes students through the college admissions years ahead.