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Writers Workshop for Middle School

In this course, you’ll join a community of students who are passionate about creative writing. Your instructor will guide you through techniques to harness your imagination and strengthen your writing in a range of genres, including short fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction — or you can focus on just one or two of these genres if you prefer. You’ll generate new ideas, draft original work and revise both individually and as a part of a group. We'll spend class time working on writing prompts, discussing selected texts and completing a final draft of a dazzling new piece of work. Our last session will feature a celebratory showcase of your creations.

What You'll Learn

  • How to read like a writer
  • Strategies for harnessing your imagination, sense of humor and individual charm to produce creative work in your own voice
  • How to provide and receive constructive feedback 
  • Editing tips to help you effectively revise your writing
  • How to cultivate creative habits of mind, such as critical thinking, reflection, courage, risk-taking and persistence 

Who Should Register

This course is for sixth to eighth graders who are passionate about creative writing and interested in developing their voice. It's not for those who need remedial writing help, and all students should have a high level of English language proficiency.

Instructor

Jennie Baker
Lisa Muschinski

More Information

This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. We recommend bringing a laptop to class if you have one. 

There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Details

Mar 25–May 29, 2025
Day
Tue, Thu 		Time
6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Location
Online 		Cost
$750
Refund Deadline
Feb 27, 2025 		Register

Jul 14–Jul 25, 2025
2B
 Day
Mon–Fri 		Time
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Location
UW Seattle 		Cost
$780
Refund Deadline
Jun 1, 2025 		Register

Aug 11–Aug 22, 2025
4B
 Day
Mon–Fri 		Time
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Location
UW Seattle 		Cost
$780
Refund Deadline
Jun 1, 2025 		Register