Young Writers Studio: Summer Writers Room

One Story. Multiple Teams. Endless Possibilities.
 
This summer, we're trying something new.
 
Inspired by the ideas and dreams of our very first Young Writers Studio, Summer Writers' Room is a four-week collaborative storytelling experience where young writers work together in small creative teams to imagine, write, revise, and celebrate original stories.
 
Rather than sitting through lessons or writing alone, writers will spend their time brainstorming ideas, building unforgettable characters, solving story problems, giving one another feedback, and discovering what it feels like to create as part of a real writers' room.
 
Whether your child loves fantasy, mystery, realistic fiction, graphic novels, or simply has a great imagination, she'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other young writers who share her interests.
 
Why Families Love Young Writers Studio
This isn't a traditional writing class.
It's a creative community.
 
Young Writers Studio is a place where writers find their voices, encourage one another, take creative risks, and discover the joy of bringing stories to life together.
 
As one of our writers shared,
"It's a great place for young people to create amazing stories/books and share with each other." — Vera, Young Writers Studio Participant
 
A couple others wrote,
"You can write whatever comes to your mind, and you can feel like you belong with everyone else." — Anya, Young Writers Studio Participant
 
"I feel safe to write what I want to write and feel good about it." — Alsa, Young Writers Studio Participant
 
That sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do!
 
What Makes Summer Writers' Room Different?
Each writer will join a small creative team where she'll help shape an original story from beginning to end.
 
I'll provide coaching, writing strategies, and support throughout the process, but the ideas, decisions, and stories will belong to the writers. This experience is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, communication, and confidence while allowing young writers to learn from one another in an authentic creative environment.
 
During Our Time Together, Writers Will...
Pitch story ideas
Form small writing teams around shared interests
Build original worlds and memorable characters
Write scenes together
Give and receive encouraging feedback
Revise and strengthen their stories
Celebrate their finished work together
 
Program Details
Who: Rising 5th–8th Grade Writers
Live Studio Sessions
Tuesday, July 28
Tuesday, August 4
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 18
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM (ET)
Location: Live on Zoom
 
Included Bonus: Thursday Writers' Lab
Writers who would like additional time to collaborate with their teams are invited to join our optional Thursday Writers' Lab.
 
These relaxed, student-led sessions give teams extra time to brainstorm, write, revise, and receive coaching as they continue developing their stories.
 
Dates
Thursday, July 30
Thursday, August 6
Thursday, August 13
Thursday, August 20
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM (ET)
Attendance is completely optional, but Writers' Lab offers additional opportunities for collaboration and creativity; and serve as Office Hours for support as well.
 
Investment
$125
 
Enrollment includes:
✔ Four live Studio sessions
✔ Four optional Writers' Lab sessions
✔ Personalized coaching and feedback
✔ Collaborative writing teams
✔ Access to a supportive community of young writers
✔ A completed collaborative story to celebrate together
 
A Small Community by Design
Enrollment is intentionally limited to 12 writers, to preserve a true writers room experience. Keeping our Studio small ensures that every writer has the opportunity to contribute, build meaningful friendships, receive personalized coaching, and experience what it's like to be part of a real creative community.
 
✨ Continue the Journey
Every great story has another chapter.
Whether your child participated in our first Young Writers Studio or is joining us for the first time, we'd love to welcome her into this next chapter of our creative community.
 
Reserve your writer's spot today.