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I believe all children are gifted creative writers.
Sometimes, they just need a little encouragement to believe it. In this age of digital distraction and endless noise, helping your child slow down and tune in to their own voice and imagination will serve them in endless ways now and throughout their lives. Social psychologist Dr. James Pennebaker found that consistent expressive writing can help heal trauma, decrease stress and anxiety, and even improve physical well-being.
8 weeks of creative writing curriculum for your family
Wordy, nerdy, thriving8 weeks of creative
writing curriculum
for your family and
Unleash your child’s writing potential
Write For Life courses are online, 8-week creative writing courses with an intro offering for kids 7-12 and a fantasy writing course for kids 12-15, though both courses are accessible to the whole family. You’ll get creative writing video lessons, writing prompts and exercises, and reading lists. Feedback is essential to helping writers progress, so your child will also have the opportunity to submit their work to us through our private Google Classroom or directly to me or one of my instructors via email for constructive feedback.
Our goal is to instill in your child a lifelong confidence in and love for writing and give them the tools they need to reach their potential as a writer.
INTRO TO WRITING: FOR KIDS 7-12
The Introductory version of Write for Life for kids 7-12 is taught by Kimberly. We'll explore creative nonfiction, fiction, tips for settings, plot, and character, and building a writing life beyond the course. Write for Life is a personalized, positive teaching environment for your child, where grammar and technicalities take a backseat to unleashing our imaginations and having fun with writing.
FANTASY WRITING: FOR KIDS 12-15
The fantasy writing course for kids 12-15 is taught by Rees Collier, fantasy writer with a master's in fiction. There is also an option live Zoom component for extra community and writing practice led by Eowyn Scott, fantasy writer with a master's in writing for young people.
COURSE OPENS FEB 3RD, 2025!
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I’m passionate about helping young writers succeed.
In 2nd grade, my teacher, Miss Lewis, told me I was a gifted writer. Even after I moved out of her class and on to 3rd grade, she gave me a notebook and pen and encouraged me to keep writing, to bring my stories back to her. She read them and made notes on them. She instilled in me a confidence that has never left me. I’ve worked professionally as a writer for the past 15 years.
Kids are so impressionable. The confidence they gain now in the things they want to do will serve them forever. I want to do what Miss Lewis did for me and show kids they are gifted writers.
My love for writing has led me to Lesley University, where I graduated with my master’s degree in creative writing. I’ve worked as a journalist, book blurb writer, audiobook narrator, and professional namer. I also co-owned a prompted journal company, where I created prompted journals and educated people on the power and science behind writing for well-being. I’m currently working on my third novel and give my best reading recommendations at Talk Wordy to Me. I can’t wait to share my passion for reading and writing with your family.
What customers are saying
"Holly really enjoyed her time in Kim’s class! It was inspiring for her to focus with a great leader like Kim and other fellow writers in her age category. After sharing her story with Kim, she mentioned Holly’s talent with dialogue. The specific feedback Holly received was so helpful!"
-Charlene P.
"We have looked for something like this to develop our son's creative interests but there hasn't been anything. We are so grateful Kim has filled this space and has lit his fire to continue to read, write, and imagine."
-Danielle D.
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