May 2027
A Free Workshop for 13-25 Year Old Writers Who Want to Make Real Editing Progress
Watch engaging lessons, learn new skills, and team up with fellow young writers to complete real editing projects.
“Before Crazy Editing Week, I had no idea how to edit and thought it was boring grammar/punctuation work. This week gave me invaluable tools and taught me that editing is a lot of fun!”
Anna, Crazy Editing Week Student
Does You Love to Write But
Struggle to Enjoy Editing?
When it comes to writing projects, the editing process often feels like pulling teeth.
Crazy Editing Week is your guide to excitement, motivation, and real editing progress you can be proud of!
In just 7 days, students learn new techniques from professional
authors, complete editing projects alongside fellow young
writers, and compete for fun prizes along the way.
Hear from Past Crazy Editing Week Students
"I learned editing can actually be fun! I feel more confident fixing my writing mistakes now."
Ysabel
"I learned that little changes can make a huge difference!"
Lucy
"My manuscript word count went down at least 600 words, but the writing I have left is so much stronger."
Izabella
How It Works
Each day of Crazy Editing Week consists of three pieces:
Engaging Video Lessons
10-minute training videos featuring professional authors who teach you easy, robust editing techniques you can use right away!
Team Environment
Together with their fellow young writers, students compete as teams to see how much editing progress they can make on their personal writing projects.
Engaging Video Lessons
Daily challenges provide opportunities for students to grow as writers through friendly competition. The more everyone edits, the more prizes you can win!
Meet Your Crazy Editing
Week Guides
JAQUELLE FERRIS
Bestselling & Award-Winning Author
JOSIAH DEGRAAF
Young Writer's Workshop Program Director
LAUREN HILDEBRAND
Professional Editor & Author Conservatory Instructor
RACHEL SCHELLER
Freelance Editor & YWW Community Manager
Gain Confidence as You Build the Skill and Experience You Need to Unlock Your Editing Potential
Crazy Editing Week is where young writers just like you learn the tips and tricks you need to take the editing process from something you dread to something you get excited about.
Students will learn how to catch their grammatical errors through the very same techniques published authors use to polish their own books.
Alongside fellow young writers, you’ll plug into a supportive and
challenging team environment where you’ll complete real editing
projects, compete for prizes, and have fun together!
Are you ready to sign up for the challenge?
FAQs
Who Can Sign Up for Crazy Editing Week?
Any young writer between the ages of 13 & 25 is welcome to join us.
What Will I Be Editing?
You're welcome to edit any project you've previously worked on (like a novel, short story, article, or essay for school). If you don't have any projects you want to work on, we'll provide pieces of writing you can edit.
Do I Have to Join At a Specific Time Each Day?
Nope! You can go through our trainings and work on polishing your writing project whenever you like each day of the challenge.
How Much Time Will This Challenge Take?
As much time as you want! You can spend as little as fifteen minutes or as much as several hours each day on this challenge.
What Kind of Editing Will My Child Be Doing?
We'll be primarily be helping you elevate and polish your prose through simple, robust stylistic techniques you can apply to your current writing project.
What Prizes Are You Offering?
Prizes are earned across the community as a whole. The more everyone works on their stories, the more prizes everyone gets at the end of the week!
You could earn a special training with their instructors or even force us to create a wacky Veggie Tales parody video for you!