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
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The Young Authors Club is a live, guided virtual writing and publishing program where children create and complete their own book in 3 weeks of learning using our official workbook and weekly Zoom instruction.
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We offer two age-based classes: Young Story Creators (Ages 6–8) and Bestseller Builders (Ages 9–12), structured to meet developmental writing levels.
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Yes. Every enrolled student receives a printed physical Young Authors workbook shipped directly to the address provided at registration.
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Yes. Families have the option to purchase a digital workbook version in addition to the physical copy. The digital version is optional and not required for participation.
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No. prior writing experience is required. We guide students step-by-step from idea creation to final manuscript completion.
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Families must complete the online registration form, purchase the workbook, and submit payment in full before receiving Zoom access details.
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Classes are held live on Zoom. Students may use their physical workbook during sessions and may also use Canva for optional formatting and final book design.
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When available, session recordings may be shared with enrolled families so students can stay on track.
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Yes. Once the manuscript is complete and approved, families may purchase paperback or hardcover printing packages of their child’s finished book.
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Due to workbook shipping and access to course materials, refunds are not available once materials have been shipped or digital access has been granted.
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The program runs for 3 weeks of learning with one live Zoom session per week. Writing assignments are completed between sessions.
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Each student will complete a structured manuscript, design their title and author pages, participate in a virtual author celebration, and have the opportunity to publish their book.
Young Authors Club Spring 2026 Form
3-week writing adventure where kids create and finish their very own book.