Each daily 3 hour session will consist of:

• Teaching of story-craft elements (such as: dialogue, narrative voice, character development, world building, plot planning…)

• Free writing time (including 1-1 feedback and support with the writing tutor)

• Sharing and critiquing of each other’s work

• Break times with snack (provided by Ellē)

In addition to creating their very own original story, over the course of this camp, your young writer will learn to:

• Empower their creative voice and gain artistic ownership

• Expand imagination and empathy

• Improve planning and structured thinking

• Learn to critique and offer constructive criticism

• Discover individual written style and voice

• Sharpen writing skills to create tension and hold reader attention

Note, these sessions will not focus on the explicit teaching of English spelling and grammar. Instead, we focus on fostering creativity, nurturing imagination and prioritising storytelling.

Each week, your young writer will receive:

• Three hours of creative programming, for four days (Mon-Thur, 9am - 12pm)

• Daily snack and beverage provided by Ellē

• Notebook and pencils (BYO personal laptops/tablets if preferred)

• Course handout with notes on story craft

• ‘Open Mic’ reading performance on the Thursday of each week

Please note, some scholarship sliding scale options may become available, depending on the overall number of sign-ups. To learn more about payments please get in touch.