Young Writers Austin
guidance for creative and academic writers, ages 8-18
Workshops
I offer month-long, weekly creative writing workshops for girls in 6th-12th grades, as well as occasional workshops for 4th and 5th graders. Workshops are divided into time spent in conversation and time spent writing and sharing. First, students talk as a group about what's going on in their lives: their successes, their stresses, their coping mechanisms. Once their minds start to quiet, the students take time to write and share their work. The writing becomes either a complete diversion from stress or a way to process emotion. Sharing is optional, with feedback positive unless otherwise requested. Most girls love the workshops so much they sign up month after month, so space is limited. Most classes are in person and capped at six girls.
"Under normal circumstances, the writing group is a great creative outlet. During rougher weeks, it's almost therapeutic. On days that have otherwise been boring or lonely, it's an opportunity to hang out with friends. Most importantly, it is the only place that I know of where I can say (and write) completely insane things and no one bats an eye."
- Anonymous (workshop participant)
9th/10th Grades
Mondays or Thursdays
In person - Outside
6:30 - 8:30 pm
10/18 - 11/8 or
10/21 - 11/11
Early (by 10/11 or 10/21) $240
Late (after 10/11 or 10/21) $260
7th Grade
Tuesdays
In person - Outside
6:30 - 8:30 pm
10/19 - 11/9
Early registration
(by 10/12) $240
Late registration
(after 10/12) $260
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11th/12th Grades
In person- Outside
Every other Wednesday
6:30 - 8:30 pm
10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/1
Early registration
(by 10/6) $240
Late registration
(after 10/6) $260
8th/9th Grades
Sundays
This session is our last one on Zoom!
4:30 - 6:30 pm (CST)
10/17 - 11/14
(no class on 10/31)
Early registration
(by 10/10) $240
Late registration
(after 10/10) $260
6th & 7th Grades
Sundays
On Zoom
1:30 - 3:30 pm (CST)
10/17 - 11/7
Early registration
(by 10/10) $240
Late registration
(after 10/10) $260