Summer Writing Studio

For youth ages 12-18
Date & Time:
July 6 – July 31 (4 weeks)

Online: optional live virtual workshops and presentations on Wednesdays and Thursdays (1-2pm PST)
Location: Online
Cost:
$195 (plus $25 for copy of the final published anthology)
Spaces are limited

It is a really fun program to be in! The kids and teachers were really nice, and I loved hearing their ideas. I felt like it was a very supportive environment, and it helped me focus on my writing goal and finish my story.

This was the first time I joined the Summer Writing Studio and it was probably the best choice I made this year! Everyone was so awesome and it felt really terrific to be with other people who share my passion.

Thank you so much for doing the Summer Studio!!! I had so much fun!! Having my story edited and published is an amazing opportunity, and I’m grateful for it.

Your summer writing sessions have given her an opportunity to explore her writing at a deeper level. She looks forward to it every week

Your Story Starts Here.

Summer is the perfect time to let your imagination run wild. At Story Studio, we provide the structure, the mentorship, and the platform; you provide the ideas!

Our 4-week online experience is more than just a workshop—it’s a collaborative space where young writers support one another. From live feedback sessions to exclusive workshops with guest illustrators, you’ll have everything you need to polish your work for our upcoming anthology.

Why join?

Set Your Own Pace: Work on your novel, poetry, or stories on your own schedule.

Expert Guidance: 1–2 hours of live, interactive mentorship weekly.

Become a Published Writer: See your work in a real book!

📖 Financial support is available! Email info@storystudio.ca for details.

A sample week at SWS

Monday Momentum

Set your personal writing goals for the week.
Receive your weekly Story Spark: a custom prompt designed to break through writer’s block and get the ink flowing.

Tuesday Tools

Unlock a new tool in our Writer’s Toolkit, focusing on technical skills like building tension, mastering “show vs. tell,” or creating vivid imagery.
Learn how the pros structure their stories to keep readers turning pages.

Writing Wednesday

Optional Writer’s Cafe online meeting, to connect with our instructors and other participants

Thursday Talks

Live Session: Meet professional authors and illustrators in our virtual studio.
Go behind the scenes to learn about the publishing industry and the “secrets” of the creative process.

Feedback Friday

Share Your Work: Upload your favorite lines or completed pieces to our community board for peer and mentor feedback.
Writer’s Challenges: Jump into fast-paced, collaborative prompts and challenges to sharpen your skills and celebrate the week’s wins with your fellow writers.

Meet Your Instructor – Monika Davies

Since her kid years, Monika has been imagining and writing up stories. (Her first stories featured temperamental unicorns and wayward wizards.) She’s now the author of 60+ books for kids and loves to scribble stories both silly and serious. (You can learn more about her at monikadavies.com)