An Elite Creative Writing Course For High School Students
From the creators of The Author Conservatory & The Young Writer's Workshop
(Enrollment opens April 15th)
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Looking for Rigorous Feedback and Guidance on your Writing?
Craft powerful short stories you can submit to reputable writing contests & award programs.
Writing short stories has long been one of the best ways to develop as a young writer and break into the world of publishing.
Short stories...
- Force you to make every word count, elevating your craft
- Are great for practicing story structure and complete storytelling
- Are ideal for receiving professional feedback (without breaking the bank)
- Allow for faster experimentation and discovery of who you are as a writer
- Provide more immediate publication opportunities than novel-writing
- Are eligible for additional writing contests and award programs
“A short story is the perfect place to begin your writing career. The biggest mistake you could make as a new writer would be to start your career with a novel. You'll progress much faster if you start with short stories.”
— JERRY JENKINS
What You'll Do In This Program
Craft Short Fiction
Hone your craft with what Truman Capote called "the most difficult and disciplining form of prose writing."
Get In-Depth Feedback
Receive live training and in-depth feedback every week to help you become a stronger writer.
Submit To Contests
Submit polished work into reputable contests, giving you chances to earn recognition and scholarships.
FAQ
What makes this different than the Young Writer's Workshop or Author Conservatory?
The Young Writer Honors Academy is designed for high school students who need more writing support to pursue their career aspirations, but aren’t quite ready for the Author Conservatory.
Unlike the Workshop, it offers weekly live writing classes, instructor feedback on your writing, and graded assignments—and it is limited to only 60 students. It also offers a high school creative writing credit for homeschool students.
Unlike the Conservatory, it focuses on short stories instead of novels, doesn’t include business and marketing training, and is a high school class, not a full college-alternative.
How much time does it take?
Students should be prepared to commit at least six hours per week. This includes roughly three hours of live interaction with instructors and three hours for completing assignments each week. The Honors Academy is more rigorous than a traditional high school writing course, and families should plan accordingly to make sure students have enough time for their coursework.
Why are there only 60 slots available?
The Honors Academy is an elite creative writing course where students receive 3+ hours of live interaction with instructors each week. To give each student in our class the best possible experience, we are limiting the number of students we accept into this program.
How can I learn more about this program?
Full details will be available when enrollment opens April 15. However, students on the waitlist will get all the info (and the ability to enroll) two days earlier on April 13.
Last year, spots sold out within the first week of announcing the program. Join the waitlist now to be the first to know when full details are available.