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Young Writers' Studio for Grades 9-12

In-Person and Virtual Formats Available

"Don't get it right, just get it written." - James Thurber

Every other week, Young Writers’ Studio teens gather to write, create, and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it's a passion or just a hobby, we invite any student in grades 9-12 to join us for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write.

With facilitator Frances Wiley, we challenge students to take a different spin each week through exploratory exercises designed to inspire out-of-the box thinking. Young Writers’ Studio meets every other Tuesday evening at Thurber Center and on Zoom.



‣ Meeting Information

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Sessions are led by Frances Wiley and are devoted to fun and unique writing exercises/activities and peer discussion and feedback. A portion of each session is set aside for young writers who would like to bring in their own writing to be reviewed and discussed by their peers in a creative and nurturing environment. Students who prefer not to bring in work take part by learning how to talk about writing in a constructive way while helping fellow writers improve their pieces.

Pricing:

$17 per session or $150 for the season (a $20 savings). A limited number of scholarships are available. If you're unable to pay online or need financial assistance, please email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org. We want everyone to be able to join us!



‣ Meeting Format, Location, & Schedule

In-Person YWS

In-PERSON Location:

In-person Young Writers’ Studio sessions are held at Thurber Center (91 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215), next door to Thurber House. See location, parking, and accessibility information below.

If snow/ice/weather, widespread illness, or other circumstance hinders meeting in-person, we’ll meet virtually on Zoom instead.

Virtual YWS

VIRTUAL Location:

Virtual Young Writers’ Studio sessions are held on Zoom at the same time as the in-person sessions. You will receive Zoom access information prior to each session. Please familiarize yourself with Zoom and download the desktop or mobile app, if you haven’t already. You can learn more and get the app here: https://zoom.us/download

SPRING 2025 Young Writers’ STUDIO SCHEDULE:

All sessions will be hybrid—held in-person at Thurber Center and simultaneously Zoomed for virtual participants.

  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET

  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm ET



‣ Meet the Young Writers’ Studio Facilitator

FRANCES WILEY

Frances Wiley (she/they) has been involved with Thurber House for decades as a student, camp counselor, children’s and adult workshop teacher, and now facilitator of Young Writers’ Studio—a program that Frances loved as a high schooler.

Frances is committed to ensuring that Young Writers’ Studio is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all of our teen writers.



‣ Location, Parking, & Accessibility (In-Person YWS)



For more information or to inquire about a scholarship, please email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.

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