Join Teen Writers to Craft a Short-Story Anthology!

And learn about the publishing process!

In 2023, we're offering a 6-month course for teen writers 12-16 years old. The course will focus on creative writing (short stories) and publishing. The end goal is to learn how to draft, finalize, and publish a book—in this case, a teen anthology of short stories held together around one theme. Class is limited to 12 teen writers. First come, first served. See additional details below.

REGISTRATION OPEN

THE DETAILS

THE NUMBERS

We have a maximum capacity of 12 teen writers and a minimum requirement of 6 teen writers.

Registration ends March 1, 2023.

The course runs from March 5 to

September 15, 2023.

Final short stories must be between 5,000 and 7,500 words.

THE COST

The fee is $499, due at the time of registration. We accept VENMO, PayPal, and credit card.

Full refund will be issued if writer withdraws by the end of the day on March 5, 2023

Fifty (50) % refund will be issued if writer withdraws by the end of the day on

March 25, 2023.*

*Restrictions apply. See registration link.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) group coaching session with writing coach and author, Cortney Donelson
Two (2) individual coaching sessions w/ Cortney Donelson
Full editing services
Information about the self-publishing steps and insight into the traditional publishing world
Two (2) print (paperback) copies of the final anthology, to be released in November 2023 on Amazon.

THE "FINE PRINT"

All teen writers must turn in their work by the deadlines outlined at the beginning of the course to ensure the anthology is published on schedule. The final anthology is a group project, and teamwork will be required. There will be a $100 late fee for any missed deadlines.

Parents/Guardians will be asked to sign a release, allowing vocem LLC to use the teen authors' names and photos inside the anthology and for social media marketing. Teen authors can also provide a short author bio if they choose. The authors retain copyright and intellectual property for their individual stories, and they may share and use only their individual stories elsewhere (e.g., college applications, etc.). We ask that you cite the anthology as the first place of publication. vocem LLC will be the "independent entity." The ISBNs and registration for the complete anthology (ebook and paperback) rests with vocem LLC. All final decisions related to book size, cover design, and interior layout will be made by vocem LLC (with input from the teen writers during the six-month course as part of their learning). vocem LLC will write the introduction and any other sections of the front and back matter of the book and set the price of the anthology on Amazon (ebook and print versions). vocem LLC will retain royalties up to $500 to cover book design, social media marketing, and other administrative costs. Any royalty income above $500 during the first six months after publication will be donated to The Sandbox charity in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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