Twice a year, I offer a 12-week online creative writing programme, during which we work on different kinds of writing, from speeches and memes to stories and plays. This is an intensive programme that I offer to two age-groups: ages 9-11, and ages 12-14. We have twelve online interactions of one hour each, but more, the participants have access to a private, password-protected forum where they share their work and receive feedback.
During these twelve weeks, I also invite experts to conduct writing and illustration workshops so that the participants can explore a range of writing formats.
At the end of twelve weeks, I choose the best pieces that the children have edited well based on the feedback they’ve received and compile an e-magazine. Issue 6 of our e-magazine will be out soon!
Explore Work by My Creative Writing Participants
During the April to June 2022 batch of my writing programme, we created an e-magazine for the first time. This was such a rewarding experience that it is now part of each edition of my online writing programme! This biannual e-magazine comprises pieces by participants of my writing programmes, all between the ages of nine and fourteen. We have poetry, nonfiction, drama, and stories. Take a look!
Download previous issues below.
FAQs
The simple answer is children. The age-group for each batch is different and relevant details are shared both on my workshop calendar and if you sign up to receive details.
However, it is important to note that the writing programmes are targeted at children who enjoy writing. Participants will need to submit several written assignments. They will be given access to a forum, where they will not only share their own work, but also critique the work of other participants. The purpose of the programme is to create a discipline around writing and work towards writing better.
While the programme will involve interactive group-work, activities and games, the participants must be aware that the focus is creative writing. They need to be prepared to write at length without thinking of it as a burden.
Children who struggle with English would not be a good fit for the programme. The focus of the programme is not language teaching or grammar correction. Rather, it is for children who love books and enjoy reading.
The regular fee for a 12-week writing programme (ages 9+) is ₹17,000 per participant. This includes twelve online interactions with me, 2-3 guest sessions, and access to a private forum with regular writing prompts and feedback. Each batch will have no more than 6 participants to ensure personal attention and individual feedback.
During each writing programme, I also organise three guest sessions. While the sessions are free for those who are part of the programme, they are also open to non-participants on payment of a fee of ₹400.
Do also visit the relevant event pages to find out about early bird discounts and buddy discounts.
I have a separate programme for schools. Please write to me if you are a school coordinator or administrator.
No, sorry. I do not offer trial sessions or refunds.
As I allow only six children to sign up for each batch of my writing programme, it is no longer possible for me to offer a seat on a trial-basis.
No, sorry. I do not offer trial sessions or refunds.
As I allow only six children to sign up for each batch of my writing programme, it is no longer possible for me to offer a seat on a trial-basis.
My writing programmes take place twice a year – from April to June, and from October to December. Registrations for each batch open one month prior to the programme.
I also organise one-hour guest sessions from time to time. If you would like to receive email notifications about any of my programmes, please fill this form. Alternatively, follow me on social media – Facebook and Instagram – for regular updates.
You’re welcome to join the next one! Most of my participants are regulars who join session after session. For each age-group, I offer multiple courses and workshops right through the year.
Additionally, during the April to June 2022 batch of my writing programme, we created an e-magazine for the first time. This was such a rewarding experience that moving forward, we will create two issues each year. Download the latest issue here.
No, I will not be recording the online interactions.
For the writing programmes, however, I share a brief overview of each class on the forum, along with the details of the assignments to be completed.
No. While we will discuss how to publish a book, the purpose of the course is to work towards writing better, not producing a book at the end.
Additionally, during the April to June 2022 edition of the writing programme, we created an e-zine for the first time. This was such a rewarding experience that it will now be part of each edition of my online writing programme. Download the latest issue here.
Each participant may share one finished piece with me at any point after the course is over (maximum 3,000 words). I will read it and provide feedback.
During the course, they may share as much writing with me as they like – on the forum or via email.
Participants should try to attend the online session even if there are exams in the middle—a session is just one hour long! If it is very difficult, let me know and I’ll try to work something out to make sure participants don’t miss out.
Yes, I do. Please write to me if you would like me to send you the details.
Write to me! And no, I don’t use WhatsApp.