BOONE, N.C. — Registration is now open for the 2026 Appalachian Mountains Writing Project (AMWP) Summer Institute, taking place June 8–26 in a hybrid format.
This year’s theme, “Unearthed: Writing the Hidden Stories of People and Place,” invites participants to explore the hidden, untold, or marginalized narratives embedded in landscapes, communities, and personal histories. The theme resonates deeply in the Appalachian region, where voices have often been stereotyped or silenced, and where both people and place carry complex legacies of resilience and resistance.
The institute will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with the opening (June 8) and closing (June 26) sessions held at Appalachian State University's Boone campus. All other sessions will take place online. Participants may choose between a morning-only option (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) or a full‑day option (9 a.m.–4 p.m.). Morning sessions will feature synchronous discussions and workshops; afternoons will be reserved for asynchronous writing, reading, and research.
The AMWP Summer Institute is open to K-14 teachers in all subject areas, as well as graduate students. Admission to the institute requires the completion of a four-year degree at an accredited college or university.
Academic Credit Options
The academic-credit option allows current and returning graduate students in App State’s Department of English to earn up to 6 credit hours. Other participants may enroll as graduate students within 12 months of completing the institute and apply earned credit toward a degree.
Participants taking the institute for credit will register through AppalNet for:
ENG 5530: 3 credit hours — Meets 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Monday–Friday
ENG 5400: 6 credit hours — Meets 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday
Standard graduate tuition rates apply.
Non‑Credit and CEU Options
A non‑credit option is available for educators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Morning-Only: 6 CEUs — $100
Full‑Day: 12 CEUs — $200
Fees include all books and materials. Non-credit participants may register at appstate.irisregistration.com/Form/26AMWP.
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For more information, visit the AMWP Summer Institute website. Questions can be directed to AMWP Director Dr. Clarice Moran at morancm1@appstate.edu.
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About the Appalachian Mountains Writing Project
Sponsored by the Appalachian State University Department of English, the Appalachian Mountains Writing Project is a linked network of K-14 teachers from all subject areas across Western North Carolina. The project is a registered site with the National Writing Project, a non-profit organization created to provide writing support and resources to K-14 teachers in all disciplines. Learn more at writingproject.appstate.edu.
About the Department of English
The Department of English at Appalachian State University is committed to outstanding work in the classroom, the support and mentorship of students, and a dynamic engagement with culture, history, language, theory and literature. The department offers master’s degrees in English and rhetoric and composition, as well as undergraduate degrees in literary studies, film studies, creative writing, professional writing and English education. Learn more at english.appstate.edu.
By Lauren Gibbs
March 27, 2026
BOONE, N.C.
Appalachian Mountains Writing Project
Appalachian Mountains Writing Project