Centering young writers
& their stories.
Hi, I’m Amy.
I’m the founder and CEoS (Chief Explorer of Stories) here at Creative Write-it, and I’m so happy you’ve stumbled upon us and our studio. We’re all writers ourselves, and we love working with young people to help them discover their stories and become better writers.
Why write with us?
Our mentoring style is light-hearted, fun, and empathetic. We genuinely enjoy getting to know each young writer: what excites them, what challenges them, how they learn, and what they have to say.
As writers, we have an intuitive understanding of what makes ‘good writing’, and can break this down in a way that is clear, engaging, and just challenging enough to keep them wanting to write more and more!
We could spend all day writing freely - going wherever our imaginations lead us. But we also know that writing is a practical skill that will help us through our school years and more importantly, throughout life! We balance creative freedom and writing techniques to help young writers become amazing storytellers - and even published authors.
But really, why us?
We’ve been teaching creative writing to young people for over a decade - and our collective experience as writers, creatives, and teachers is much longer than that!
Our past students have become published authors, won prizes and scholarships, been selected for the exclusive Victorian College of the Arts, sold books overseas, and even grown up to join our team and inspire younger writers.
Our workshops have turned reluctant writers into kids who can’t wait to get back to their writing books. The boost in their confidence is reflected on their report cards, but most importantly in how excited they are to realise that, yes! They can write. They are creative. And they have wonderful stories to share.
We welcome ALL young writers from age 7 - 17 for a trial - no matter what ‘level’ they are when we meet. If we don’t feel we are the best people to inspire and support them, we will tell you and do our best to recommend another mentor.
Finally, I know I’ve already said this but it’s important: we are writers! We have been kid writers and teen writers. We are novelists, short story writers, journalists, poets, scriptwriters, comic artists, bloggers, copywriters, editors, and more. We love what we do, and believe me - this kind of energy sticks like glitter!
I started Creative Write-it because it is exactly the place I wished for when I was a kid. Now it exists. And we would love to be a part of your young writer’s journey!
“Can you tell me more about your programs?”
We’re so glad you asked! Here’s a summary of what we do:
✏️ Young Writers Collective
This online group program is held throughout the year during school terms. It includes weekly workshops, creative prompts, writing time, individual feedback, and the opportunity to share. Fun, casual, productive, and inspiring - this is the weekly writing practice every young writer needs!
Suitable for ages 7-17.
✏️ Writing Mentorships
These are also offered online throughout the year during school terms. Writing Mentorships are one-to-one and tailored to suit each individual writer’s interests, challenges, learning style, and goals.
Suitable for ages 7-17. Click here to enquire!
✏️ Studio Hours
Join us at our Balwyn North studio for casual, dedicated writing time. Bring your own writing projects, school writing tasks, or ask us for a prompt - we are an endless library of ideas!
Suitable for ages 7-17.
✏️ Creative Holidays
We run full-day, in-person holiday programs from our studio in Balwyn North, VIC. These fun days are a dream for young creatives! Be ready to learn a lot, think a lot, write with friends, and finish the day with story-filled pages for your audience at home.
Suitable for ages 8-12.
✏️ INKubator
The ultimate young writer experience! This annual program is for young writers who are ready to write and publish a book in just six weeks. Do you know someone who is ready to become a published author?
Suitable for ages 11-16.
….and guess what? If you’re a grown-up writer (a.k.a. ‘forever young writer’ in our books!), we’re planning something exciting for you too…
🖊️ * new! * Words of a Feather Writing Group
We mean it when we say a writing practice can serve us throughout life, no matter what we grow up to do. This new, casual writing group is for anyone who’d like to dedicate soul-nourishing time to yourselves, your words, and your creativity. Coming soon in March 2023!
Like the sound of this? Complete this short form to help us make this the writing group of your dreams!
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