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Learning Opportunities

Grit, Empathy and Vision

When passionate youth mentor with talented pros, they not only grow as writers, but they develop core skills that affect every area of their lives. In Inklings programs, youth discover, cultivate, and share their voices.

A Challenge for Every Writer

Whether you’re looking to explore creative writing skills with a supportive community, cultivate your writing craft with a dedicated mentor, or share your work with a passionate reading audience, there’s an Inklings program for you.

Discover, cultivate, and share your one-of-a-kind voice.
Enrollment is open for our cornerstone programs.

Discover Your Voice - Join Our Membership
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Cultivate Your Voice - Mentor with a Pro
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Share Your Voice - Publish Your Creative Work
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Looking for an online class experience? Join fellow writers, and an inspiring mentor, and take your writing to the next level.

In your Writers Circle, you will draft and revise a collection of pieces for your creative writing portfolio. Alternately, writers who are mid-process on a novel are welcome to focus on this major creative project in our sessions.

In each session, you will:

  • participate in games and activities to build characters, develop story-worlds, and experiment with plot and genre techniques.
  • explore practical strategies to strengthen your writing craft.
  • share and discuss your creative work.
  • look at your peers’ writing and offer constructive feedback.
  • learn to discuss creative work in a way that supports another writer while also helping you further your own skill set.

Two Scheduling Options:
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm PT, starts September 24, 2025
Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am PT, starts September 27, 2025

Ages: 10 -14 years
Tuition: $275
Duration: 10 weeks

Want to build extra momentum by committing to a circle for a full school year?
Fill out this quick form for a 20% discount for the bundle of three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring).

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Ask Me Anything: 1:1 Mentorship & Fresh Ink Publishing Program

Date/Time: Wednesday, August 20 |5:30–6:30 pm PT // 8:30–9:30 pm ET
Location: Online — register to receive your unique join link

Curious about how Society of Young Inklings helps youth writers grow their skills and publish their work? Join Executive Director, Naomi Kinsman, for a free, live Ask Me Anything session.

We’ll talk about:

  • How our 1:1 Mentorship program works

  • What makes the Fresh Ink publishing journey unique

  • How we match writers with mentors

  • How to know if your writer is ready for publishing or still in the drafting stage

Come for the whole hour or just drop in for a few minutes — you’re welcome to listen, ask questions, or both.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and email your question to info@younginklings.org. Naomi will record a short video answer for you after the session.

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Want to build your editorial skills?

High school and college-age Inklings who are ready for a next-level challenge are encouraged to apply for our Spotlight Ink Editorial Training Program. You’ll apprentice with an Inklings mentor, learn real-world editorial skills and put them into immediate practice as you support teen writers who are publishing through the Spotlight Ink program. Editors will receive a Spotlight Ink Editorial certificate and editorial credit in the two Spotlight Ink books they oversee.

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