Welcome to Crossroads Writing Project

May 30th, 2009 | Posted by admin

“Crossroads Writing Project brought forth writing

and voice in my life and classroom.”

– Chris Sura, Houghton Lake High School


Since 1998, Crossroads Writing Project has been supporting and encouraging the best teachers from Central and Northern Michigan through diverse program opportunities including summer programs, professional development and conferences.

Crossroads Writing Project, a National Writing Project site, is hosted by Ferris State University.

Upcoming Events

May 30th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Invitational Summer Institute
June 22 – July 16 at Ferris State University
October TBA: Post-Institute

Advanced Institutes
June 15-17: Technology Applications

June 22 – 25 Advanced Institute: Professional Writing

July 20 - 23 Advanced Institute: Delivery of Professional Development

Writing Retreats
April 18 - 20 at Kardomah Lodge

August 6 Writing the Waves on the S.S. Badger, Lake Michigan Writing Retreat

November 7 - 9 at Camp Hayo-Went-Ha

Conferences/Workshops
Technology Day
June 18
Ferris State University

National Writing Projects of Michigan

July – August TBA NWPM Retreat

National Writing Project

November 18 – 21 NWP Annual Meeting, Philadelphia

Upcoming Deadlines

September 1 Deadline for Editorial Entries for Crossroads’ Juried Anthology

January 2010 Crossroads Juried Anthology Published

January 2010 Leadership Retreat