Our programs

CWC offers a variety of workshops (delivered in class or via Zoom) that meet different age levels, skill levels, and interests. We operate on a two-term class structure. Our Fall Term runs from September to December and our Spring Term runs from January to June.

We have small class sizes, with 8-12 students, ensuring that each participant gains full access to the mentor.

In addition, our philosophy is that students are taught by different mentors each term. We believe that by being exposed to different mentors every term, students gain a fresh perspective on the writing and publishing process. Students can, and often do, repeat our program many times, but with different mentors.

For enrollment, schedules, and fee information, please contact CWC.

Dream Workshop ~ Fall Term
(Anthology publication)

Duration:
10 to 12 three-hour classes taught on a weekly basis (September to December) delivered either in a physical classroom or via Zoom.

Goal:
Each student produces work to be included in a professionally published class anthology.

In this workshop for ages 9-13, students work with a mentor to craft their own short stories, poems, and other examples of creative writing. This is a great class for students looking to improve their writing skills and to participate in a wide range of inspirational activities that nurture creativity. Each week students produce written assignments that are corrected and edited by the mentor. These stories are then included in a class anthology that is professionally desktop published. Students read a selection of books chosen by the mentor to help improve reading and writing capabilities.

Students can, and often do, repeat this workshop many times, but with a different mentor.

Dream Workshop ~ Spring Term
(Individual book publication)

Duration:
18 to 20 three-hour classes taught on a weekly basis (January to June) delivered either in a physical classroom or via Zoom.

Goal:
Each student produces an individual book comprised of short stories or one longer novel that will be professionally desktop published.

In this workshop for ages 9 and up, students work with a mentor to focus on the formal elements of fiction to develop, write, and produce individual books. Each week students produce written assignments that are corrected and edited by the mentor. Students read a selection of novels chosen by the mentor to help improve reading and writing capabilities.

Students can, and often do, repeat this workshop many times, but with a different mentor.

Dream Workshop on the Web

Duration:
15-25 classes delivered on a weekly basis (Fall and Spring term) via an online portal and/or Zoom.

Goal:
Each student produces work to be published either in an anthology or individual book.

In this workshop, students visit a web page each week to read the mentor’s instructions and to download reading questions and writing assignments. Each week students produce short stories or chapters that are corrected and edited by the mentor. This is an ideal class for those students who are unable to attend a regular CWC program, but who want to improve their writing skills. Students read a selection of books chosen by the mentor.

We offer several different "levels" of online programs. We enroll the students with a specific online class depending on their level and experience with writing classes.

Writers' Portfolio

Duration:
A year-long program delivered via an online portal, with a monthly class hosted via Zoom.

Goal:
Each student produces an individual book comprised of a novel, short stories, or poetry that will be professionally desktop published and is designed to be included as part of a university application.

In this advanced workshop for ages 13-18, students work with a mentor to focus on the formal elements of fiction to develop, write, and produce individual books. Each week students produce written assignments that are corrected and edited by the mentor. Students are responsible for incorporating the mentor's edits and for proofreading their own books. Nominated books are published on Amazon under the CWC brand.

Students entering an advanced program should demonstrate exceptional commitment to creative writing.

Over the course of the year, students read a selection of books chosen by the mentor to help improve reading and writing capabilities.

Students can, and often do, repeat this workshop more than once.

CWC Creativity Camps

Duration:
Formats vary, with camps running anywhere from two to ten days and are delivered in a physical classroom or via Zoom.

Goal:
Each student produces work to be published either in an anthology.

CWC camps are suitable for students with a variety of writing levels and interests. Our camps typically focus on one creative theme, giving students a fresh and new experience compared to regular CWC workshops. In the past, CWC has hosted Pirate Camp, Safari Camp, Spy Camp, and Time Travel Camp—just to name a few.

During the camp, students produce a variety of stories, poems, scripts, and artwork that is then collected and included in a professionally desktop published anthology. Students also typically participate in many creative activities during a CWC camp, including prop-building, public speaking, personal and group performance, radio plays, and other inspirational endeavors.