Writers in Training at StoryStudio (WITS)
Mission
The Writers in Training at StoryStudio (WITS) mission is to foster confidence and creativity in writing through small group classes and academic tutoring. Our encouraging atmosphere helps young writers in grades six through twelve to build their writing skills and fluency.Our Program
Our focus is not on grades or attendance or percentages or test scores. Rather, we’re committed to teaching the next generation of writers and readers.Students find our classes (yes, even the academic ones!) fun and creative. Our learning modules are tailored to provide a powerful mix of writing instruction, hands-on workshopping, and individual attention.
Why StoryStudio?
Small group instruction — StoryStudio classes are limited to 15 students, assuring each writer personal attention and engaging classroom interaction.Writers on writing - Our instructors are professional writers and teachers who adjust lesson plans to fit the needs of each student.
We bring the lessons of creative writing to academics – Using storytelling techniques to unlock the inner writer in your child, we show young writers how to tap into their creative spirit while working within academic essay structures and goals.
Through writing exercises and craft lessons, students learn to get the words out in a first draft, and then how to sculpt their words into a well-organized essay or imaginative story.
The WITS program includes creative writing classes, small-group academic writing and reading classes, and individual writing tutoring (academic or creative).
Who Should Join WITS?
StoryStudio's Writers in Training program is open to any young writer entering 5th grade all the way through graduating seniors. Writers at all levels will excel in this program through opportunities to write fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. Many youths will benefit from academic writing classes such as Writing the Essay, College Application Essay Camp, and Books I Should Have Read.
Who Teaches in WITS?
Our committed and talented instructors are working writers who bring their experience and expertise to the classroom with warmth and humor.StoryStudio teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. What they share is StoryStudio's philosophy of teaching and building an encouraging and positive classroom atmosphere.
Our creative writing teachers are working writers who have published in their fields and who excel in helping young writers find their voice and enjoy a positive experience.
Our academic writing instructors and tutors have an education background and experience in working with students in many forms of academic writing and reading.
All of our tutors are happy to talk with you about their individual style and approach.
Programs & Classes
Academic Writing
This fall, StoryStudio will be offering academic essay writing classes in our North Shore studio. Students will write about what interests them in a fun and invigorating course designed to teach critical essay-writing skills.
Creative Writing
Tuesday afternoons are reserved for creative writers who wish to study fiction, personal essay, blogs, poetry, and more. Each session is a complete unit so come for some of them, or all eight.
Tutoring Services
For middle school, junior high, and high school students who need extra help with writing, including help getting started, organizational strategies, editing and rewriting techniques, we offer intensive, personalized writing instruction from veteran educators.If you'd like more information or to be notified when additional courses are scheduled, please call us at 773.477.7710 or email us at info@storystudiochicago.com We look forward to seeing you soon.