Young Writers Austin
guidance for creative and academic writers, ages 8-18
Creative Writing Workshops
Is your child passionate about creative writing? Do they love composing song lyrics? Are they always talking about the backstory for a video game they want to create? Perhaps you have a poet in the making or a budding novelist, or maybe your child wants to write a screenplay for a blockbuster movie. I'd love to help foster their creative growth by including them in one of my writing workshops. Classes are supportive and intimate, capped at six students. For a glimpse of what we do, view the Gallery. You can also check out the FAQs page. If you don't see a date and time that work for your child, please reach out. Current and upcoming workshops are listed below.
"I love working on my writing every week in such a supportive, positive environment! Jennifer's workshop has created many happy memories and good friendships." - Lanie, age 13
"I always feel confident and comfortable enough to share my work and explore my creativity. I feel safe to do something out of the ordinary and test new ideas." - Arden, age 14
5th Grade
Sundays
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FALL SESSION 1
8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15
Early registration for FULL session ($300) by 8/23
Late registration for FULL session ($320) after 8/23
Early registration by DATE ($80 per afternoon) by 8/23
Late registration by DATE ($90 per afternoon) after 8/23
FALL SESSION 2
9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
Early registration for FULL session ($300) by 9/15
Late registration for FULL session ($320) after 9/15
Early registration by DATE ($80 per afternoon) by 9/15
Late registration by DATE ($90 per afternoon) after 9/15
9th - 11th Grades
Sundays
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FALL SESSION 1
8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8
Early registration for FULL session ($300) by 8/11
Late registration for FULL session ($320) after 8/11
Early registration by DATE ($80 per afternoon) by 8/11
Late registration by DATE ($90 per afternoon) after 8/11
FALL SESSION 2
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6
Early registration for FULL session ($300) by 9/8
Late registration for FULL session ($320) after 9/8
Early registration by DATE ($80 per afternoon) by 9/8
Late registration by DATE ($90 per afternoon) after 9/8
6th Grade
Mondays
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FALL SESSION 1
9/30 - 10/21
Early registration ($300)
by 9/23
Late registration ($320)
after 9/23
FALL SESSION 2
10/28- 11/18
Early registration ($300)
by 10/21
Late registration ($320)
after 10/21
7th & 8th Grades
Tuesdays
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FALL SESSION 1
9/17 - 10/8
Early registration ($300)
by 9/10
Late registration ($320)
after 9/10
FALL SESSION 2
10/15 - 11/5
Early registration ($300)
by 10/8
Late registration ($320)
after 10/8
7th & 8th Grades
Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FALL SESSION 1
9/4 - 10/2
*no class 9/25
Early registration
($300)
by 8/28
Late registration
($320)
after 8/28
FALL SESSION 2
10/9 - 10/30
Early registration
($300)
by 10/2
Late registration
($320)
after 10/2
10th - 12th Grades
Thursdays
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FALL SESSION 1
9/12 - 10/3
Early registration ($300)
by 9/5
Late registration ($320)
after 9/5
FALL SESSION 2
10/10 - 11/7
*no class 10/31
Early registration ($300)
by 10/3
Late registration ($320)
after 10/3