Summer Writing Program
A weeklong workshop for creative teens (ages 12–17) to grow as storytellers and connect with a supportive writing community.
Austin, TX | July 14 -18th, 2025
Location: Easy Tiger – South Lamar, Austin, TX
Dates: July 14–18, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM daily
Who It’s For: Creative teens ages 12–17 (grades 6–12)
Tuition: $247 (or free with a SOALS Yearly Membership)
About the Program:
Join us live in Austin for a week of writing prompts, mentor visits, supportive feedback, and storytelling magic. You’ll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a deeper connection to your creative voice.
You’ll get:
Daily creative writing workshops
Guest mentor sessions
Story structure & character lessons
Daily sharing and feedback (if wanted!)
Publishing opportunities
A fun, inspiring writing community
No experience required. Just bring a notebook or laptop and your imagination!
Instructor: Josh Gershon, published writer and Founder of SOALS
Bonus Offer:
Upon completion of the summer writing program, attendees will receive one month’s access to the SOALS online community tuition-free!
The SOALS online Membership ($324/year) gives teens access to:
Weekly online writing clubs
Monthly creative workshops
Author roundtables
Ongoing mentorship opportunities
Creative challenges
A supportive community of young writers from all over the country and world
⚡️ After our week writing together in person, we’d love to welcome you into the global SOALS community and keep the momentum going 💪