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

  • 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.

  • We offer two age-based classes: Young Story Creators (Ages 6–8) and Bestseller Builders (Ages 9–12), structured to meet developmental writing levels.

  • Yes. Every enrolled student receives a printed physical Young Authors workbook shipped directly to the address provided at registration.

  • 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.

  • No. prior writing experience is required. We guide students step-by-step from idea creation to final manuscript completion.

  • Families must complete the online registration form, purchase the workbook, and submit payment in full before receiving Zoom access details.

  • 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.

  • When available, session recordings may be shared with enrolled families so students can stay on track.

  • Yes. Once the manuscript is complete and approved, families may purchase paperback or hardcover printing packages of their child’s finished book.

  • Due to workbook shipping and access to course materials, refunds are not available once materials have been shipped or digital access has been granted.

  • The program runs for 3 weeks of learning with one live Zoom session per week. Writing assignments are completed between sessions.

  • 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.