Young Writers' Nook Weekend Program
- Because every child has a story worth sharing

Absolutely. While creative writing is about imagination, students also learn to structure a narrative, use vivid vocabulary, and present ideas logically. These skills translate directly into better book reports, persuasive essays, and history assignments. We are building the foundational muscles for all forms of written communication.

Our hybrid age group is a feature, not a bug. We use a 'workshop' model where each child works at their own pace on personal projects. A 9-year-old might write a 500-word story about a pet who saved lives, while a 14-year-old crafts a 3,000-word science fiction story. The real-learning happens in the feedback and re-working sessions. Also, older students can become mentors to the younger ones. This reinforces their skills and younger ones are inspired to raise their own bar. Our curriculum is designed to be a personal challenge for every writer in the room.

Sure. For many children, this course is the delightful discovery that writing is not a chore, but a superpower they never knew they had. We use fun, low-pressure prompts, games, and visual storytelling techniques to bypass "blank page anxiety."

Not at all. In fact, we often find that our program ignites a new interest in reading. When children become creators of stories themselves, they start to see books not as assignments, but as treasure chests of ideas. They become curious about how other authors build worlds and create characters.

We track progress both qualitatively and quantitatively. You will receive updates on your child’s growth at the end of each month.

• Confidence & Participation: Their willingness to share ideas and give feedback.
  

• Skill Application: Measure their work against the 6-traits of writing (https://educationnorthwest.org/sites/default/files/resources/traits-rubrics-3-12.pdf)
  

• Project Milestones: Story outline, first draft, and final manuscript. The ultimate, tangible track of progress is the published book they hold in their hands at the end of the course.

Yes, this is a cornerstone of our program. Each student receives one-on-one feedback from the instructor at key stages: story outlining and editing. This personalized guidance ensures their story is the best it can be. Creativity cannot have a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our instructors are experienced educators with a background in working with this age group for more than a decade. This team has helped over 50 children in this age-group and similar background become published authors

We have a dedicated online gallery showcasing the published books from our alumni. We also provide links where these books are available for purchase. https://thecronica.com/courses/

Yes, it does. The program fee is all-inclusive, covering the entire curriculum, instruction, materials, and the production cost of one paperback copy of your child's very own published book.

We celebrate our young authors' success! We promote every published book through our social media channels. We also host a celebratory "Author's Tete-a-tete" at the end of the course where students can read from their books and talk about their writing experience, giving them a true taste of being a celebrated author.