Creative writing courses for schools

Turn your pupils into published authors

Creative writing courses that help children imagine, write and publish their very own hardback book to hold, share and cherish forever.

Real hardback books Interactive sessions School & holiday options
Young authors holding their books
Published book
storey ideas
Already running in schools Creative writing confidence Every child receives a hardback book

Choose your course format

Two ways to bring storytelling into your school

Choose a termly after-school club or an intensive holiday course. Both are designed to be interactive, engaging and full of imagination.

Termly after school

Budding Author Club

Our unique creative writing course is designed to spark children’s imagination and unleash their inner storyteller.

  • Characters, plots and creative writing confidence
  • Insight into how books move from mind to market
  • Each child receives a beautiful hardback book
“I loved the course so much that I did it again the next term!” Matilda, aged 10
10 hours over 1 week

Author in a Week

A fast-paced holiday course taking little storytellers from blank page to published author in one action-filled week.

  • Ideal for holiday clubs and partner venues
  • Big imagination, one week, one beautiful book
  • Designed to be interactive, engaging and fun
“I can’t believe I wrote a book in a week, I feel really proud.” Liam, aged 10

From idea to bookshelf

Children do not just write stories, they become authors

1

Imagine

Children dream up characters, settings and big story ideas.

2

Write

They shape plots, build scenes and bring their story to life.

3

Publish

They learn how books move through the publishing process.

4

Celebrate

Every child finishes with a hardback book to keep forever.

Bring Little Book Factory to your school

Ready to talk dates, groups and course format?

Send a school course enquiry and a member of the Little Book Factory team will be in touch.

Prefer email? hello@littlebookfactory.co.uk