This is a holiday exclusive offer:

Packages must be purchased by December 24, 2023

Early bird special: Buy by November 24 for a 10% discount using Coupon Code: book2023 

“Write-A-Book” Packages for Teens and Tweens

Don't buy your kid a book this holiday--let them write their own! All kids are natural story-tellers!  Whether your child already has a book underway, an idea for a book, or just a lot of ideas and a creative streak that needs an outlet, they will love our write-a-book package, winter camp and tutoring packages. The Write-A-Book/Write-a-Story package gives kids the skills, time, structure and mentorship to tell their story in a fun, supported, short-term environment.

Packages are available on three levels:

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Individual (limited availability)  $985

Your child works one-on-one with the instructor in eight hours of privately scheduled writing time to learn skills and map out their own book.  Virtual sessions only.

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Dyad (limited availability)  $750/student ($1500/team)

For a pair of siblings or friends who want to write a book together, or to work on separate projects in camaraderie. Teams work 2 on 1 with an instructor for eight 1-hour sessions. Virtual sessions only. Must sign up as a team.

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Winter Day Camps  $295/student

A day of writing with a small cohort of fellow writers. Time will be spent on skill lessons, interactive writing exercises, and individual writing time. Intense but inspiring!  In person only. (Lunch Break Included)

(Jr. High) –Jan 2, 2024 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (w/ lunch break)
(Sr. High)-Jan 15, 2024 9 a.m.-5 p.m (w/ lunch break)

Great for kids working on:

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Package includes:
*8 1-Hour Lessons on 

  • Plot 
  • Character Development
  • Conflict and Resolution
  • Scene Setting
  • Point of view
  • Introductions
  • Dialogue 

*Handbook with lessons, examples, and exercises.
*Feedback and suggestions for next steps

Contact Us

Terms:

Individual and Dyad package sessions must be scheduled virtually and used between January 15 and May 15, 2023. Any classes not used before May 15th are forfeited.

Cohort packages will meet in person and cannot be rescheduled to accommodate individual student schedules. .

Caveat: Eight hours of instruction does not guarantee a final book or story draft. Your child’s mileage may vary depending on their skills, where they are at in the writing process, how much they write outside of the scheduled sessions, the length of their project, and other factors. Students will leave with a toolbox of skills, and at least a solid overview of and significant progress on their writing project.

Instructor: Suzanne Zweizig is the Founder and Director of District Writers' Academy She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of North Carolina and an M.F.A in Creative Writing from the University of Florida. An award-winning writer herself, Suzanne has been teaching writing for almost 30 years, the last ten of them to students privately in the D.C. area.
Read more about Suzanne here.

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What people are saying about our courses:

"Suzanne is excellent at both the craft of writing and teaching it to young adults . . .she motivated students to become better writers through a combination of understanding, empathy, skill, and patience."

Betty W.

Former Learning Specialist, Maret School

“Suzanne inspired both of our children to open up and write like nobody had ever done before!  She has a gift!!”

Marci

Parent, Maret School, Washington, D.C.

“Camp was very fun because I felt like, as much as Suzanne was teaching us, we were all working together and sharing thoughts and feedback as a group.”

Maile

Student, Summer Poetry Camp

Suzanne convinced my kid that her creativity is worth sharing. I feel great knowing those foundational skills and confidence will benefit my daughter well into college and beyond.”

Becky

Parent, Walt Whitman High School (MCPS)

“It was fun! There were many writing exercises that will help me in the future and that I had never explored before. My instructor was very helpful and encouraging. We all took turns sharing our work, and everyone was kind. It made me feel very secure.”

Lexi

Student, Summer Poetry Camp

“I loved working with Suzanne. I never thought I could like writing and poetry, but somehow she made me enjoy it.” 

Toni

Former Student, Creative Writing-Poetry

"Suzanne helped me discover my creativity and confidence, and most importantly, she taught me how to love writing."

Ariana S.

Former Student, Maret School

District Writers’ Academy’s mission is to create a safe and inspiring space for young writers to explore, learn and empower themselves through writing.