A monthly creative writing workshop for young storytellers
Find your story. Find your people. Writers need community to thrive, no matter their age.
Write Club is where kids and teens (ages 9 and up) come together to write, play with ideas, and cheer each other on. It’s writing—but nothing like being in school.
Whether you’re crafting fanfic, inventing magical worlds, or journaling your secret thoughts, Write Club gives you space to explore your voice in a low-key, high-creativity environment.
We meet at the cozy Wordcrafters studio, where there are always snacks, story-loving friends, and a sprinkle of writing magic. Plus chocolate and stickers!
What happens at Write Club?
Each month, you’ll get:
- Writing craft knowledge to boost your writing superpowers
- Creative prompts to spark ideas and get your pen moving
- Time to write and share (if you want to!) in a safe, welcoming space
- Yummy snacks (because brains need fuel)
- Real talk with other young writers who get it
Why kids love Write Club:
- No pressure. Just writing, imagining, and being yourself.
- Friendly mentors and peers who take your ideas seriously.
- A chance to try new things and grow your writing skills each month.
- Freedom to be silly, serious, wild, weird—you’re a writer, after all.
Who it’s for:
Write Club is perfect for kids and teens who:
- Can’t stop making up stories
- Love reading and writing (or want to love it again)
- Crave community with other creative minds
- Want to level up their writing in a fun, supportive space
At Write Club, young writers are surrounded by other word nerds in a laid-back environment where they have the freedom to be silly, creative, and inventive, and see where their writing takes them. After all, no one can quite understand a writer like another writer.
Starting in January, we’ve got two sessions of Write Club!
Write Club for Youth, age 9+
2nd Saturdays, 11 am to 1 pm
- Sept 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2026
- Nov 14, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026
- Jan 9, 2027
- Feb 13, 2027
- Mar 13, 2027
- Apr 10, 2027
- May 8, 2027
- Jun 10, 2027
Write Club for Teens, age 13+
1st Saturdays, 11 am to 1 pm
- Sept 5, 2026
- Oct 3, 2026
- Nov 7, 2026
- Dec 5, 2026
- Jan 2, 2027
- Feb 6, 2027
- Mar 6, 2027
- Apr 3, 2027
- May 1, 2027
- Jun 5, 2027
Wordcrafters Studio
436 Charnelton St. Ste 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Cost: $29 per session
New Multi-Packs for 2026-27 season! Sign up for 5 or more sessions and save 10% (discounts will calculate automatically, no coupon code needed!)
Pricing info: Our classes and events are priced at their actual cost to run.
If paying the full price would keep you from joining us, use the code ACCESS at checkout to reduce your registration amount by 20%—no questions asked. If you’re a Wordcrafters member, use code MEMBERACCESS.
If the full price is within your means, please leave the ACCESS code for those who truly need it.
If you’re able, you can add a donation during registration to support our scholarship fund.
Scholarship info: We want everyone to have access to our writing programs. If you need additional support, please complete our scholarship request form.
Youth scholarships: Please use this form to request a scholarship to our youth programs
Wordcrafters members save 10% on this and other events and classes.
Click here to learn about becoming a Wordcrafter.
Register for Write Club!
You can register for any/all of the months through the links below
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Masks are optional. Please stay home if you’re unwell with any upper respiratory illness.
About the instructors
Write Club for Youth instructor
Drea Lee (she/her), is a literary and performing arts educator. She has a B.A. in writing and literature, an M.A. in educational technology, and took part in ASU’s Your Novel Year program in 2016.
She’s been working with youth in public and private schools, after school programs, and online since 2009. When she’s not teaching, you can find her reading YA novels or playing with her three adorable chihuahua mixes.
Write Club for Teens instructor
Sarina Dorie (she/her) Sarina Dorie has sold more than 200 short stories to magazines, won humor and romance awards, sold three novels traditionally to publishers, and self-published over 100 novels. She has experience with mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, young adult, humor and romance.
Sarina Dorie used to work at a digital advertising agency as a copywriter and editor and wrote synopses daily. She now helps clients craft their own blurb and synopsis—and uses this skill for her own writing.
What is Write Club? Write Club is a monthly workshop that runs during the school year for youth age 9 and up. These workshops offer the opportunity for young writers to explore various genres and topics in writing, create community, and share their stories.
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