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CREATIVE WRITING III for 8th grade & high school Fiction & Poetry
Next-Level Artistry

Explore the power of contemporary storytellers and poets. Bring to life complex characters and compelling narratives with pitch-perfect word choice. Expand your vision. Refine your craft. PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES.

GRADE LEVELS

8th grade & high school 8th grade & high school

  • Advanced: 8th - 9th grade
  • Accelerated: 9th - 10th grade​

SKILLS

  • Multilayered literary analysis
  • Nuanced narrative craft
  • Perspective-shifting practice
  • Inquiry-rich problem-solving
  • Advanced workshop revision
  • Formal literary presentation

BENEFITS

  • Sharpened critical perspective
  • Strategic creative agility
  • Command of complex forms
  • Work with pro writer
  • 30+ years in publishing
  • ​Mentor relationship​​​

SUMMER CAMP

  • Schedule: two-week intensive
  • ​Dates: June 8 - August 13, 2026
  • Format: small cohorts & 1:1
  • Priority Registration: 995
  • Standard Tuition: 1280​
  • Need-based financial aid may be available

TUTORING

  • Schedule: flexible
  • ​Dates: year-round
  • Format: 1:1
  • Tuition: 80 - 100 per hour of class time
  • Support available for qualifying families​​​

KEY INFO

  • ​Instructor: Sam Prestianni
  • Location: Live Zoom & select in-person​​

STUDENT WORK

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