Our team-based storytelling programs will transform your child into a joyful writer... and a published author!
2024 PROGRAMS
This year we have four programs structured to give your child
options to find the creative journey that's right for them!
THE CALL TO ADVENTURE
Our signature program: a team storytelling adventure that will excite, ignite writing skills, and turn your storyteller into a published author! Perfect for most storytellers new to the program. Meet every week with your dedicated Story Director and your band of teammates, drawing from your love of your favorite stories to co-author an original book that we will publish and mail to your doorstep!
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
13 Weeks, 1HR/WK
+WOL Studio Access
STARTS: Jan. 22, 2024
ENDS: Apr. 22, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED:
President's Day 2/19/24 (Monday)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
Mondays
4:30pm-5:30pm EST
grades 5-7 only
Mondays
7:30pm-8:30pm EST
grades 3-9 only
Tuesdays
4:30pm-5:30pm EST
grades 3-9 only
Thursdays
9:00pm-10:00pm EST
grades 5-7 only
Cost:
$549*
*If paying in a single installment
THE HERO'S JOURNEY
Stronger and continuing storytellers can enhance their team storytelling journey with this class. Alongside creative co-authors and a passionate Story Director, you’ll explore an even greater understanding of the ancient unifying wisdom contained within the steps of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. Accept this new challenge to diligently craft a story that harnesses your crew’s creative potential, and as always, we’ll publish your original book and send you a copy of your masterpiece.
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
13 WEEKS, 1HR/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: Jan. 22, 2024
ENDS: Apr. 22, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED:
President's Day 2/19/24 (Monday)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
Mondays
6:00pm-7:00pm EST
grades 5-7 only
Mondays
7:30pm-8:30pm EST
grades 3-9 only
Tuesdays
4:30pm-5:30pm EST
grades 5-9 only
Thursdays
7:30pm-8:30pm EST
grades 3-7 only
COST:
$549*
*If paying in a single installment
YOUNG NOVELIST'S PROGRAM
Allows the best young writers to tackle an incredible challenge: writing their own novel. Your storyteller will work with a small class of similarly motivated storytellers and their dedicated Story Director. They will collaborate to give and receive inspiration and feedback as they outline and complete a draft of their very own novel which can then be published.
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
14 WEEKS, 1.5HRS/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: Jan. 22, 2024
ENDS: Apr. 29, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED:
President's Day 2/19/24 (Monday)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
Mondays
7:30pm-9:00pm EST
grades 5-10 only
WEDNESDAYS
7:00pm-8:30pm EST
grades 4-8 AND 11+ only
Thursdays
4:30pm-6:00pm EST
grades 5-11 only
COST:
$1,149*
*If paying in a single installment
YOUNG NOVELISTS: DIGGING DEEPER
This program is ideal for writers who want to take a story they’ve drafted and elevate it into a polished and truly finished piece of work. Whether you’ve written your draft in our Young Novelists Program or on your own, you’ll dig in with a small team of storytellers and a superb story director to edit, challenge, and truly refine your book. Don’t worry if you’re starting this program with a draft that isn’t fully completed yet. We know that finishing and editing is often the hardest part. That’s what Digging Deeper is all about: for young writers who know that good writing IS rewriting, this program will finally let you say to yourself, “it’s finished.” And of course, we’ll present you with a published copy of your book at program’s end.
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
8 WEEKS, 1.5HRS/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: Jan. 22, 2024
ENDS: MAr. 18, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED: President's Day
2/19/24 (Monday)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
Mondays
5:30pm-7:00pm EST
grades 5-10 only
WEDNESDAYS
5:00pm-6:30pm EST
grades 4-8 AND 11+ only
Thursdays
6:30pm-8:00pm EST
grades 5-11 only
COST:
$899*
*If paying in a single installment
The Call To Adventure
Our signature program: a team storytelling adventure that will excite, ignite writing skills, and turn your storyteller into a published author! Perfect for most storytellers new to the program. Meet every week with your dedicated Story Director and your band of teammates, drawing from your love of your favorite stories to co-author an original book that we will publish and mail to your doorstep!
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
13 WEEKS, 1HR/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: JAN. 22, 2024
ENDS: APR. 22, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED:
PRESIDENT'S DAY 2/19/24 (MONDAY)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
MONDAYS
4:30PM-5:30PM EST
GRADES 5-7 ONLY
MONDAYS
7:30PM-8:30PM EST
GRADES 3-9 ONLY
TUESDAYS
4:30PM-5:30PM EST
GRADES 3-9 ONLY
THURSDAYS
9:00PM-10:00PM EST
GRADES 5-7 ONLY
COST:
$549*
*If paying in a single installment
The Hero's Journey
Stronger and continuing storytellers can enhance their team storytelling journey with this class. Alongside creative co-authors and a passionate Story Director, you’ll explore an even greater understanding of the ancient unifying wisdom contained within the steps of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. Accept this new challenge to diligently craft a story that harnesses your crew’s creative potential, and as always, we’ll publish your original book and send you a copy of your masterpiece.
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
13 WEEKS, 1HR/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: JAN. 22, 2024
ENDS: APR. 22, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED:
PRESIDENT'S DAY 2/19/24 (MONDAY)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
MONDAYS
6:00PM-7:00PM EST
GRADES 5-7 ONLY
MONDAYS
7:30PM-8:30PM EST
GRADES 3-9 ONLY
TUESDAYS
4:30PM-5:30PM EST
GRADES 5-9 ONLY
THURSDAYS
7:30PM-8:30PM EST
GRADES 3-7 ONLY
COST:
$549*
*If paying in a single installment
Young Novelist's Program
Allows the best young writers to tackle an incredible challenge: writing their own novel. Your storyteller will work with a small class of similarly motivated storytellers and their dedicated Story Director. They will collaborate to give and receive inspiration and feedback as they outline and complete a draft of their very own novel which can then be published.
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
14 WEEKS, 1.5HRS/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: JAN. 22, 2024
ENDS: APR. 29, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED:
PRESIDENT'S DAY 2/19/24 (MONDAY)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
MONDAYS
7:30PM-9:00PM EST
GRADES 5-10 ONLY
WEDNESDAYS
7:00PM-8:30PM EST
GRADES 4-8 AND 11+ ONLY
THURSDAYS
4:30PM-6:00PM EST
GRADES 5-11 ONLY
COST:
$1,149*
*If paying in a single installment
Young Novelists: Digging Deeper
This program is ideal for writers who want to take a story they’ve drafted and elevate it into a polished and truly finished piece of work. Whether you’ve written your draft in our Young Novelists Program or on your own, you’ll dig in with a small team of storytellers and a superb story director to edit, challenge, and truly refine your book. Don’t worry if you’re starting this program with a draft that isn’t fully completed yet. We know that finishing and editing is often the hardest part. That’s what Digging Deeper is all about: for young writers who know that good writing IS rewriting, this program will finally let you say to yourself, “it’s finished.” And of course, we’ll present you with a published copy of your book at program’s end.
WOL Studio Sessions are weekly blocks of time that allow our young storytellers to come together and share virtual supervised workspace as they write.
DURATION:
8 WEEKS, 1.5HRS/WK
+WOL STUDIO ACCESS
STARTS: JAN. 22, 2024
ENDS: MAR. 18, 2024
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED: PRESIDENT'S DAY
2/19/24 (MONDAY)
TIMESLOTS AVAILABLE
MONDAYS
5:30PM-7:00PM EST
GRADES 5-10 ONLY
WEDNESDAYS
5:00PM-6:30PM EST
GRADES 4-8 AND 11+ ONLY
THURSDAYS
6:30PM-8:00PM EST
GRADES 5-11 ONLY
COST:
$899*
*If paying in a single installment
Testimonials
What Kids and Parents are Saying
"At Written Out Loud, I feel more like myself than anywhere I've ever been."
Faith, age 14
WRITTEN OUT LOUD STORYTELLER
"A lightness has come upon Hannah. She is more confident. She is truly happy. My cup overflows with gratitude for Written Out Loud."
Carolynne
WRITTEN OUT LOUD MOM
Frequently asked questions
We've Got Answers!
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Will My Child Learn Writing, Or Just Storytelling?
We believe that forcing a child to write is the quickest way to get them to dislike it. But if you begin by inspiring a child to speak...to tell stories out loud, starting with the ones they know by heart (think Harry Potter, Marvel, even video games)... then the child's spoken voice acts as a scaffolding: a platform upon which an organic desire to write can be built.
We see it time and time again: our practice of small-group, out-loud storytelling inspires the best kind of writing: the kind your child can fall in love with.
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Why Teach Writing In Groups?
In Hollywood, every single TV show is written in two phases. First, the story is "broken," out loud, in a writers' room of a handful of people. It is only after the story is "broken"- shaped, visualized, and agreed upon by the group - that it is written down by individuals in the text-based form.
Kids respond well to this two-phase process because "breaking" a story is HARD WORK. Especially alone. But in a small group, led by one of our Story Directors, story breaking is transformed into a joyful, shared journey, one that your child and their fellow crew members will carry together with ease, laughter, and a proud feeling of team-based accomplishment.
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Are Classes Open to Kids and Families in My Time Zone?
Yes! Every one of our classes is open to children in EVERY U.S. and Canada time zone. Most of our classes contain kids from across the country, meeting together in the shared playspace of their imagination.
Pay close attention when you register. PROGRAM TIME OPTIONS ARE LISTED IN EASTERN TIME. But they are open to families in ALL U.S. and Canada time zones.
i.e. If a class is scheduled to meet Mondays at 4:30pm ET, it also meets at 3:30pm CT, 2:30pm MT, 1:30pm PT, etc. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY TIME ZONE CALCULATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING.
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How Will We Receive My Child's Book?
We will mail a copy of your child's book to the address you provide at registration. We do not issue corrections (every book cover is designed by hand), so please make sure you spell your child's name exactly as you (and your child) wish it to appear on your book cover.
You will receive your child's book approximately two months after your child's last session. At that time, we will also provide you with a digital link to buy additional copies of your child's book, to give as gifts to family members, teachers, and friends.
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Does Anyone Profit From The Books?
No. Our book publication process is specifically designed to avoid any possibility of exploiting students' work for financial purposes.
The sole purpose of our book publication is to give kids a meaningful, permanent memento, honoring their creative accomplishment.
Written Out Loud does not retain any ownership of the books co-authored in our program. If your child wishes to write a sequel or continuation of any character or aspect of their Written Out Loud book, they are free to do so.
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Is Your Program In Person, or just Zoom?
Because our programs are designed to connect creative kids across the country who might otherwise never meet, most of our programs are held remotely, via Zoom.
However, we are creating more and more in-person versions of our program - typically, when a school, classroom, or homeschool registers a group of students, in bulk.
If you are a member or neighbor of a school, district, afterschool organization, homeschool, camp, friend group, or learning pod, and you would like to explore the possibility of creating an in-person Written Out Loud program in your community, please email support@writtenoutloud.org.
We would love to speak with you.
courageous STEPS TOWARDS HEROIC confidence
Your Book Writing Journey
Meet
Your New Team
To begin your journey, click on our provided Zoom link... and find yourself face-to-face with your new team of Storytellers, and your amazing Story Director! Share what you love about your favorite stories, and feel the unbreakable bonds of fellowship start to form...
Unlock
Storytelling Secrets
Your Story Director teaches you the craft of skillful storytelling, revealing coveted secrets with each lesson. Practice honing these techniques with your teammates, and feel your courage and ability to captivate an audience grow stronger with each session...
Complete
Storytelling Missions
Between sessions, put your ideas into your own original stories and chapters. Share your writing during sessions and get helpful feedback from teammates!
Your ultimate mission? Write a book. You won't believe how fun this will be when accomplished with your team!
Become
A Published Author
With your final mission complete, your Story Director will send your story off to be published. Within two months your published, co-authored book will arrive on your doorstep!
We will be eagerly waiting to welcome you back for your next journey!
The Call To Adventure is never far...
Are you ready to help your child find their voice?