Young Authors Club Spring 2026

Turn Your Child Into a Confident Storyteller - Join the Young Authors Club!

3-Day Writing & Publishing Intensive (Held Over 3 Weeks)

Three live sessions across three weeks

A focused 3-session writing experience

Young Authors Physical Workbook: $59.99

Plus:

  • 6% Maryland Sales Tax (where applicable)

  • Shipping & Handling (calculated based on location)

A detailed Square invoice will be sent after registration outlining:

  • Workbook Cost

  • Applicable Sales Tax

  • Shipping & Handling

  • Final Total Due

Enrollment is confirmed only after the full invoice amount has been paid.

No Refund Policy Notice after digital access is granted.

Live instruction is only available during the 3-week session.

Live Zoom sessions are included with workbook purchase.

Program Breakdown

Week 1 (Day 1): Story Development & Planning

  • Brainstorming ideas

  • Character creation

  • Story structure

  • Outline development

Week 2 (Day 2): Writing & Editing

  • Draft writing

  • Dialogue building

  • Expanding details

  • Peer feedback

  • Strengthening the storyline

Week 3 (Day 3): Publishing & Presentation

  • Final edits

  • Formatting basics

  • Introduction to publishing & printing

  • Author showcase

  • Certificate of Completion

Choose Your Age Group

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Young Story Creators

(Ages 6–8)

Homeschool Daytime Option

Day: Tuesday

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Dates: March 17 | March 24 | March 31

Total Sessions: 3

Benefits:

✔️ Weekly creative Zoom workshops

✔️ Finished manuscript by the end of the club

✔️ Opportunity to design & publish your own book

✔️ Fun author celebration at the end

Focus:

  • Story basics

  • Simple beginning, middle, end structure

  • Character creation

  • Guided sentence writing

  • Light editing support

Class Format:

  • 60-minute Zoom sessions

  • More instructor-led writing

  • Parent support encouraged for younger writers

Bestseller Builders

(Ages 9–12)

Homeschool Daytime Option

Day: Tuesday

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Dates: March 17 | March 24 | March 31

Total Sessions: 3

Benefits:

✔️ Weekly creative Zoom workshops

✔️ Finished manuscript by the end of the club

✔️ Opportunity to design & publish your own book

✔️ Fun author celebration at the end

Focus:

  • Strong plot development

  • Conflict & resolution structure

  • Dialogue writing

  • Editing using C.U.P.S. system

  • Independent writing time

  • Introduction to publishing concepts

Class Format:

  • 75–90 minute Zoom sessions

  • Writing workshop model

  • Peer sharing opportunities

Young Story Creators

(Ages 6–8)

After-School Option

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Dates: March 19 | March 26 | April 2

Total Sessions: 3

Benefits:

✔️ Weekly creative Zoom workshops

✔️ Finished manuscript by the end of the club

✔️ Opportunity to design & publish your own book

✔️ Fun author celebration at the end

Focus:

  • Story basics

  • Simple beginning, middle, end structure

  • Character creation

  • Guided sentence writing

  • Light editing support

Class Format:

  • 60-minute Zoom sessions

  • More instructor-led writing

  • Parent support encouraged for younger writers

Bestseller Builders

(Ages 9–12)

After-School Option

Day: Thursday

Time: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM EST

Dates: March 19 | March 26 | April 2

Total Sessions: 3

Benefits:

✔️ Weekly creative Zoom workshops

✔️ Finished manuscript by the end of the club

✔️ Opportunity to design & publish your own book

✔️ Fun author celebration at the end

Focus:

  • Strong plot development

  • Conflict & resolution structure

  • Dialogue writing

  • Editing using C.U.P.S. system

  • Independent writing time

  • Introduction to publishing concepts

Class Format:

  • 75–90 minute Zoom sessions

  • Writing workshop model

  • Peer sharing opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Young Authors Club Spring 2026 Form

3-week writing adventure where kids create and finish their very own book.