After-School Writer’s Workshops
The Writer’s Workshop: Write Stories and Build Skills
After-School Enrichment for 3rd-5th and Middle School Writers – Fall 2025 Schedule Below
In the Write Now! Writer’s Workshop, students are given time and space to write their stories, develop ideas, hash out challenges and get feedback. Participants share the creative process of writing in a supportive, safe environment with the guidance of an experienced teacher and writer.
Much of the writing students do in school is structured by the teacher, but in this class your child will have time and space to write what they want to write, alongside other students who are equally engaged. Writing is often a solitary act, but writing in a group can motivate and inspire, providing an opportunity to share with an authentic audience, learn from what others are doing and receive positive feedback.
What you can expect:
- A supportive, small-group setting (limited to 10 students)
- A predictable structure each week: mini-lesson and time to talk about craft, 30 minutes of writing time, an opportunity to share and give compliments
- 30 minutes or more of uninterrupted time to write
- An opportunity each class session to share what you wrote (always optional) and receive feedback
What you will gain:
- Time – This class is a time and place to step outside of the pressures of life and drop into timeless focus to write.
- Momentum – You will gain momentum on your story as the weeks progress.
- Learning – Each week we will discuss a specific tool or skill for strong writing. You will build your skills as you write.
- Community – Writing is often a solitary act, and writing in a group can bring connection and support that adds joy and productivity to the process.
- Accomplishment – You can set your own goals and reach them.
Fall Schedule 2025
Tuesdays – 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Creative Writer’s Workshop
When: Tuesdays, September 16-December 16 (13 sessions, skipping Nov 25th)
Time: 3:00-4:15pm
Where: Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont Street
Who: Grades 3, 4 & 5
Cost: $390 or $99 per month
Limited to 10 students
Tuesdays – Middle School Creative Writer’s Workshop
When: Mondays, September 16-December 16 (13 sessions, skipping Nov 25th)
Time: 4:30-5:45pm
Where: Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont Street
Who: Middle School Students
Cost: $390 or $99 per month
Limited to 10 students
About Sarah:
Sarah is passionate about writing. She is a former elementary school classroom teacher with a masters degree in education and over 25 years of teaching experience. She has inspired the writing of hundreds of students across Portland in after-school classes, writing groups, summer camps, university classes, and 1:1 tutoring. She founded Write Now! in 2013.
