Young Writers Workshop

Join a community of students who are passionate about creative writing. Practice good writing habits and skills as you learn about the craft. Throughout this course, you’ll develop strategies for generating story ideas, use word building to create interesting settings and intriguing characters, and explore fun writing strategies to bring your ideas to life. We’ll write short stories, poetry and longer works. You’ll also learn how to make the editing and revision process fun and exciting. 

What You’ll Learn

• How to harness your imagination and produce creative work in your own voice
• Editing tips that’ll help you effectively revise your writing
• How to cultivate creative habits of mind, such as critical thinking, reflection, courage, risk-taking and persistence
• Tips for polishing and presenting your work to a group

Who Should Register

This course is for fourth and fifth graders. It's not for those who need remedial writing help, and all students should have a high level of English language proficiency.

More Information

The online course is taught using Zoom and Google Sites. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam.

The in-person section is taught on the UW Seattle campus. We recommend bringing a laptop to class if you have one. 

There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Details

Mar 31–May 28, 2026 Spring	Day Tue, Thu	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Online (Zoom)	Cost $700
	Instructor Caitlin Chamberlin	Status Closed

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $780
	Instructor Julie Olsen	Waitlist

Jul 27–Aug 7, 2026 3A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $780
	Refund Deadline June 1, 2026	Waitlist