
Your World, Your Words, Your Way…
Have a novel idea and need ideas on how to plot? Want help creating a bank of vivid short stories? Or maybe you’ve got something to say and want help finding your voice for persuasive non fiction pieces including speeches? Then again, maybe you’re thinking of starting your own sports blog, or a scripted podcast, or stage monologues!
In this vibrant term-time, weekly rolling programme for Solihull writers aged 11-15 (secondary school KS3 year groups 7- 10) we’ll look at everything from how to crush at ideas, write fanfic / Wattpad stories that get hits, writing your own plots and scripts for murder mysteries, genre fiction (horror, fantasy, dystopian, crime, mystery, thriller, romance etc.), blog reviews and listicles (books, TV shows, films, attractions, games - whatever your personal interest area is) for print / online or even your own blog or podcast, short episodic storytelling, rap and songwriting, contemporary playwriting & monologues, journalism, persuasive non fiction, poetry (spoken word, and stories in verse too), journaling, personal stories, life writing, nature writing and more!
All the while, we’ll build skills in using the five senses for show don’t tell, realistic dialogue, world building, setting, descriptive writing, characterisation, using tenses and editing.
This 10 week rolling interactive and innovative term-time course promotes literacy and invaluable writing and English skills and will naturally improve vocabulary while offering fun challenges.
The Solihull Teen Writers Academy is designed to inspire ideas, explore new skills and techniques, help you find your authentic voice, broaden horizons, boost wellbeing, unleash creativity and foster new friendships in a supportive, fun and totally inclusive environment. We can’t wait to welcome you to the group!
HOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
We cannot secure your place on the course until both of these steps have been completed.
Please book your place on the course before completing the pre-course registration form. A separate form should be completed for each participant.
Suitable for: ages 11-15, secondary school KS3 (year groups 7-10). All levels and abilities.
What you need to bring:
Optional but helpful: Mini Thesaurus
* Silvine 80 page lined books with margins can be purchased directly on the course at the first session for £3 each (cash only).
Please note: With smaller group sizes, places are limited to 15 to ensure the best experience and early booking is advised.
Mondays, 4:30pm - 6pm
The Core, Byron Room
Term starts: Monday 15 September 2025
Term ends: Monday 1 December 2025
No session: Mon 20 Oct and Mon 27 Oct (Oct half-term)
Price: £120 (ten week course)
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