Young Authors Program
A guided creative writing journey
In this personalized eight-week storytelling experience, students don’t just “practice writing” — they’re guided step-by-step through the process of becoming a real author.
Built-in grammar and vocabulary instruction improves communication and writing skills while keeping kids creatively engaged.
Upon completion, their original story transforms into a professionally illustrated, hardcover book they can hold onto forever.
Curriculum overview
Weeks 1-3: Setting a Creative Foundation
Brainstorm strong story ideas
Build immersive worlds and settings
Create memorable characters
Weeks 4-6: The Architecture of Storytelling
Beginnings, middles, ends
Plot and conflict
Narration and dialogue
Weeks 7-8: Crossing the Finish Line
Drafting
Revising and editing
Forever keepsake
Each student receives two hardcover copies of their original story (additional copies available).
High quality printing makes for the perfect keepsake or gift — surprise grandparents and friends with something extraordinary.
See below a preview of Emma’s book The Impastas.
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