Scholastic Competition Writing Workshop, Summer 2025 (fiction only): Learn more here
Scholastic Writing Awards at a Glance:
- Many categories, including short story, science fiction and fantasy, flash fiction, critical essay, poetry, and personal narrative. In our summer program, we delve into all fiction-related categories.
- Notable winners: Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, Ezra Jack Keats, Amanda Gorman, Stephen King, and more.
- An award in this competitive contest signifies that the medalist is an accomplished writer.
- Creative writing: Fiction or non-fiction with a creative bent
- Private lessons and classes available
Do words call out to you?
Have you always wanted to write a short story or book? Maybe you’d like an effective and fun way to fall in love with writing or nurture a blossoming talent. L.B. encourages all students, from children to teens to adults, to love language through the pursuit of creative writing, no matter their stage of development.
How we roll…
L.B. lives in Spain and teaches on Zoom to students all over the world. In the summers, she offers specialized writing program through her business: Lit Space Learning.
The bottom line
It doesn’t matter if you are a new, intermediate, or advanced student. L.B. has decades of professional knowledge, coaching experience–and even a wee bit of wisdom to share. Join a social environment, like a camp or class, to learn alongside a like-minded, creative community or take the customizable, personal approach with your own private teacher. It’s up to you. After all, what do you have to lose? Better yet, what do you have to gain? Reach out now.
L.B.’s Bio
L.B. has published hundreds of articles online and has two traditionally-published novels. League of Strays was her debut young adult novel. Stolen Secrets received a “Notable Selection” by the Sydney Taylor Book Awards. Her first picture book manuscript was named a finalist in the prestigious Astra International Picture Book Awards. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) for the past 17 years, L.B. took on the top regional leadership role for the San Francisco Bay Area, helping people pursue their publishing dreams. She has coached multiple students to medals in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and was a judge of that same national contest for the past six years. She is a also a Lead Educator at the writing software company, Plottr.