Summer 2025
Rising 9th–12th Grade
Summer is supposed to be fun.
Reading and writing are technically schoolwork, right? And you’re not in school for ten whole weeks. You should be out there, living. But it’s really hot and your friends are busy and Mrs. Kristin’s book selection actually looks pretty good this year… Wait, she’s making those caramel brownies again? And Daisy needs a snuggle? What time does class start?
Writing Classes
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Crash Course: Copy Editing
Learn professional copy editing skills while working on The Wordshop’s first published book.
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Let's Talk About Me (The College Essay Class)
Draft, revise, and finalize your college application essay in six weeks.
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15 Ways to Start a Story
Five days, 15 different ways to beat writer’s block. It’s like the Fast and the Furious, but with pens.
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The Play's the Thing
Some stories can’t be confined to the page. Broadway and Hollywood, here we come!
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Advanced Fiction Writing
Level up your storytelling skills with advanced instruction on plot, character, and world building.
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Songwriting for Beginners
Learn why the words in popular songs work so well, then write lyrics to your own future hit.
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Fantastic Voyage: Writing Fantasy
A week of immersive fantasy writing, including world-building, witty sidekicks, and all the magic in between.
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AstroFuture Lab: Creating Characters with Tarot & Astrology
Look to the stars (and cards) for character traits, fatal flaws, and narrative arcs.
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Swiftie Stories
Work together to figure out the hidden meanings in Taylor Swift’s catchiest songs, then write stories based on your favorites.
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Friday Night Write
Tackle the week’s writing prompt for a chance to win the grand prize and bragging rights.
Book Clubs
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From the Not-So-Restricted Section (High School Book Club)
Anyone can check out books from the “adult” section of the library. Time to read the good stuff.