Description
Curriculum Summary:
Participants of all skill levels will gain confidence in writing and understanding various genres of fiction including contemporary fiction, mystery, retellings, myths, science fiction and fantasy. Writers will also be able to work on a genre of their choosing, allowing them to delve deeper into the style and tropes of their favorite novels. Each day of camp will focus on a different genre and campers will have the opportunity to work on pieces of writing in each genre while also peer reviewing one another’s work.
Fiction Virtual Writing Summer Camp for Teens (ages 13-19)
Schedule: July 6 – 10, 2026, 11:00 am-12:30 pm ET
During workshop sessions, you’ll engage in interactive writing activities, connect with peers around the world, and work together to grow your writing skills.
Between workshop sessions, you may be asked to work independently (and asynchronously) on writing prompts and activities, guided by peer and expert reviews, at your own pace, for approximately 1-2 hours, depending on your facilitator’s workshop plan. You will also receive individualized feedback that will strengthen your writing.
*Please note that we require all participants to appear on either video or audio during online group meetings (video is preferred, but not required).
A Zoom link to join us for our live, virtual online writing camp will be provided via email prior to the start date. Stay tuned!
Guest Speaker:
Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee is a writer and former college English professor who holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. Before freefalling into writing children's literature full-time, Michelle spent 13 years in academia teaching composition and creative writing to over 4,000 students. A versatile author, she was an editor for various publications and has been published across genres, from academic study guides to flash fiction to poetry. She's published two middle-grade novels with FSG / Macmillan: Between the Lighthouse and You (hard cover 2022; paperback March 2026) and The Magic of Someday Soon (March 2026). Michelle is represented by Full Circle Literary and lives with her husband and daughter in Florida.
Workshop Facilitators:
Eleonora Grenfell
Eleonora graduated from Williams College with a BA degree in English and History. As an undergraduate, she worked as a peer writing tutor, helping students brainstorm, draft, and revise their writing assignments in a variety of academic fields. As a research assistant and thesis writer, Eleonora wrote extensively in the area of history, which sparked her interest in the role of personal narrative and social justice in nonfiction writing. In her previous experience as a volunteer college essay tutor, she uncovered her passion for helping young writers find creative ways to share their unique stories in their own voice. Eleonora currently works as a special education teacher at an elementary school near Boston, and she looks forward to teaching and inspiring young writers this summer.
Madison Zuñiga
Madison Zuñiga is a recent graduate of Concordia University Irvine, where she earned degrees in creative writing and studio arts. During her time at university, she guided fellow students through the writing process in the on-campus writing studio. Madison was also a young writer on Write the World, where she deeply valued the global connections it fostered and the opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives. She now serves as a College Essay Reviewer for Write the World, where she’s passionate about helping young writers find and communicate their unique narratives during the college essay process. Madison enjoys supporting others in expressing their experiences and is excited to continue offering meaningful guidance to students in their writing journeys.
About Write the World's Virtual Summer Writing Camps:
Jump into new genres of writing and connect with campers across the globe in Write the World’s Virtual Writing Camps.
Spend your summer immersed in a virtual community of teen writers from over 100 countries as you experiment with the written word, try your hand at new styles of writing, and work with notable professionals to create pieces you’re proud of… all without leaving your home!
Whether you choose to spend your free time filling journals with poetry and prose or are new to putting your thoughts on paper, we welcome you to join our week-long writing camps across genres in July and August 2026.
Have additional questions? Check out our parent and guardian FAQ’s here (scroll to bottom) or reach out to us at workshops@writetheworld.com to connect!