Society of Young Inklings

Join a small circle of dedicated writers who will encourage, provide specific feedback, and inspire you!

In your Writers Circle, you will draft and revise a collection of pieces for your creative writing portfolio. Alternately, writers who are mid-process on a novel are welcome to focus on this major creative project in our sessions.

In each session, you will:

• participate in games and activities to build characters, develop story-worlds, and experiment with plot and genre techniques.
• explore practical strategies to strengthen your writing craft.
• share and discuss your creative work.
• look at your peers' writing and offer constructive feedback.
• learn to discuss creative work in a way that supports another writer while also helping you further your own skill set.

Your group will be facilitated via Zoom by Naomi Kinsman. You’ll connect with youth writers from around the country who are passionate and committed to their creative projects, just like you.

Through the 8 weekly sessions of your Writers Circle, you’ll learn new tools and strategies to strengthen your writing craft skills and be inspired by ideas and writing by creative peers. 

Day/Time: Wednesdays at 3:45 PM PT
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (8 sessions - weekly)
Ages: 9 - 12

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Society of Young Inklings is a nonprofit organization and part of our mission is to celebrate the full, vibrant diversity of youth writers' voices and stories.

To apply for a scholarship, visit this link.

To donate in support of scholarships, visit this link.

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Instructor Bio:

Naomi Kinsman is the author of the From Sadie's Sketchbook series for middle grade readers and the award-winning Spilled Ink, a Writer's Commonplace Book. She also collaborated with Grammy-nominated singer Natalie Grant as the writer of Grant's Glimmer Girls series. She is the founder and Executive Director of Society of Young Inklings, and has edited each edition of the annual Inklings Book since 2008.

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Cancellation Policy:

Refunds will be given for cancellations requested one week or more in advance of the Writer's Circle start date. For cancellation requests received less than one week before the workshop start date, you will receive a refund minus the platform/transaction fees of up to $20.

Minimum enrollment: 4
Maximum enrollment: 14

Should minimum enrollment not be met, we will contact you to offer a full refund or other learning experience in exchange. 

Please contact us at info@younginklings.org with any questions.