Wish you could stop staring at a blank screen when you sit down to write?
Join Crazy Writing Week from January 5 - 13 to write more in one week than you ever have before.
Do you wish you had more of your story written?
If you've ever dreamed of holding a finished draft in your hands...or felt that story inside you that's just itching to be told...you know how devastating it would feel to give up on it.
But sometimes, getting words out feels like pulling teeth. And no matter how many times you try, you just see a blank page staring back at you.
And maybe you start wondering if finishing a story really is possible.
That's why we created Crazy Writing Week.
The Young Writer's Workshop has run this weeklong challenge since 2020. And each year? The average participant writes 4,000 words in one week.
These weren't all super disciplined writers before Crazy Writing Week. They were normal high school and college aged students...just like you.
Until they got the support they needed.
And then they started making serious progress:
Learn from Professional Authors
Our instructors at the Young Writer's Workshop can't wait to help you make some serious writing progress in January.
- Brett Harris (bestselling author of Do Hard Things)
- Kara Swanson (award-winning author of Dust & Ignite)
- Anna Rose Johnson (award-winning author of The Star That Always Stays)
- Millie Florence (award-winning author of Beyond Mulberry Glen)
- And more!
This is your chance to grow as a writer, connect with a cohort of other young writers on the same journey as you, and have a ton of fun at the same time.
How Crazy Writing Week Works
Join a moderated community of fellow writers.
Write alongside other young writers around the world. Because writing is more fun when you do it with others!
Watch daily lessons that motivate & equip you to write more.
Listen to 5-15 minute daily videos from published authors that help you make progress over the course of the week.
Compete in teams to see who can write the most.
You'll be sorted into one of two teams of writers (Team Tea & Team Coffee) to see who can write the most in seven days!
Win prizes for hitting major accomplishments.
The more words everyone writes, the more prizes you get, like additional writing trainings, Zoom Q&As, and even a Veggie Tales parody.
How to Get Started:
Claim Your Free Spot
Register today to claim your spot in Crazy Writing Week. This is 100% free.
Join Your Team
On January 5th, we'll group you with other writers who compete as a team to collectively write the most.
Start Writing
From January 6th - 13th, write as much as you can. The more everyone writes, the more prizes you get!
The challenge starts January 5th. Join now to win prizes and start writing like crazy!
QUESTIONS? [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can This Really Help Me Write More?
Last year, 2,500+ students wrote an average of 4,000 words per person over the course of the week! No matter how much or little you've written in the past, we can absolutely help you make progress in your current writing project.
Who Can Participate?
Any writer between the ages of 13 & 25 is welcome to join us.
What Will I Be Writing?
You're welcome to work on any project you like (like a novel, short story, article, or essay for school). If you don't have any projects you want to work on, we're happy to provide some ideas.
We'll just ask you to tell us how many words you write if you want to earn points for your team.
What's the Time Commitment?
We recommend setting aside at least 30 minutes a day for this challenge, but it's completely up to you! You can spend more or less time than that and still emerge from this one-week challenge as a stronger writer.
Do I Have to Write At a Specific Time Each Day?
Nope! You can write whenever you like. But you do have to clock in and out on our website. We call it "sprinting" and we'll teach you how it works.
How Do I Report My Writing to You?
Once you join, we'll give you more details on how you can report how many words you write each day. We'll make the process simple and straightforward!
You Mentioned Prizes...Tell Me More!
Prizes are earned across the community as a whole. The more words you write, the more prizes everyone gets at the end of the week!
You could earn a special training with your instructors or even force us to create a wacky Veggie Tales parody video for you!
(We really hope you don't win the Veggie Tales prize...)
