For kids aged 9-12
Young Writers
The hour of the week they don't want to miss.
Enrol for Term 4 2026
Try 3 free lessons
Every week your child hops on Zoom with author Karen Hughes and a small group of other kids who love making up stories. There's a new world to explore each session. If they want to read their writing out loud, they can. If they'd rather listen this week, that's fine too. Nobody's marked, nobody's wrong, and they get better because they're enjoying themselves.
What a session looks like
A quick warm-up to shake the ideas loose. A theme for the week, maybe dragons, maybe the bottom of the ocean, maybe something they've never tried. A practical exercise or two, if we feel like it. Then everyone writes, and anyone who wants to shares their story with a friendly room.
Why we keep the group small
We cap every group at 12. It means Karen knows your child's name, remembers their story from last week, and there's always time for them to be heard. A crowded Zoom can be overwhelming for some kids. A room where everyone matters needs a limit.
What parents say
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Lani Jacobs
Recommends Hunter Valley Writers on Facebook
"Karen is a fabulous teacher! Our boy loved every moment of these workshops. He had so much fun and no idea was ever seen as a bad one. His handwriting and writing skills improved tremendously. His imagination and ability to describe and create have developed alongside his confidence. Thank you Karen for a fantastic year!"
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Donna Hampton
Recommends Hunter Valley Writers on Facebook
"Our daughter absolutely loves the writing program with Karen, its a highlight in her week and has helped in so many areas of growth, both socially and within the school classroom in terms of improved hand writing, better writing structure and more confidence to share her work. Karen's class is fun and engaging, we will definitely be returning and highly recommend this for any child. Thank you Karen."
The book at the end
At the end of the year, your child's story goes into a real anthology they can hold and hand to grandma. A few of our writers have gone on to publish books all their own. It's a lovely finish, but not the reason they came.
"We love Hunter Valley Writers workshops and courses in our family as they are magical experiences for all children. The inspiration, fun and laughter ... becoming published authors is a happy bonus! There is something very special and motivating for children to see their own words in print in a 'real book'. Karen Hughes is a wonderful teacher and great writing mentor."
Ready?
Includes 8 x weekly 1 hour Zoom sessions with Karen Hughes for one school term. Tuesdays at 5pm, starting in Term 4, 2026. Does not include paperback anthology—books are available for purchase through our bookshop and at Amazon.
BONUS: Join now and your writer will get a FREE membership to our Young Authors Club, with 10 extra online lessons to work through at home whenever they like.
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