Creative Writing Classes for Kids?

An OTBKB reader is wondering if there are any creative writing classes for kids age 10. I suggested the workshops at the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company also known as 826NYC. It's the turtoring and writing center started by Dave Eggers, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genuis.

Are there others?

Private or group lessons?

4 thoughts on “Creative Writing Classes for Kids?”

  1. I have an 8 years old son. He posseses an ability to write and read just like an adult. He is so called “Gifted&Talented”. His school teacher suggested that he should be allowed to take some classes( incl.writing) in Middle School. But it looks like a totally impossible thing to accomplish technically, because NO public or even private school agrees to mix kids of different ages. Are there programs out there for kids like my son? Please help.

  2. Have you checked out Pencil Heads? We offer creative writing workshops for kids, ages 8-11. Classes are based on the Upper East Side and include improvisational games and writing exercises that encourage the imagination. Please see http://www.pencilheads.com for more information.

  3. I realize that this posting was a while ago – but I am just seeing it. In case your OTBKB reader is still interested in a creative writing class for a 10 year old I wanted to let you know that we are hoping and planning with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to do just that sometime in May 2009. My company is called Think It Ink It Publishing (www.thinkitinkitpublishing.com) Our books are for children ages 4-12. We provide professionally illustrated wordless picture books, kids write the story and become authors. We are working with the museum to coordinate making this happen – interest from the public might help us make this happen sooner. Let us know what you think. Thanks so much!

  4. Lekha Publishers conducts classes, day camps, enrichment programs, and workshops in creative writing. We are located in the Bay Area and have plans to franchise out our program.

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