Book
Publishing
An intensive summer writing program where students build real writing skills, complete a 30,000–35,000-word book, and finish the summer as published authors.
Writing Practice · Major Accomplishment · College Application Value
Meets Daily 11AM–12PM, Mon–Fri · Attend 2+ Sessions/Week · Limited to 10 Students
Daily 11AM–12PM, Mon–Fri
Words
Words/Week
Published by Summer's End
A Real Book
by End of Summer.
The Summer Publishing Intensive is designed for students who would benefit from a serious writing challenge, consistent practice, and the pride of completing something substantial. Instead of writing short assignments that disappear after they are graded, students spend the summer building a real book from idea to publication.
The program runs from June 8 through August 14. During this time, students work toward completing a 30,000–35,000-word book and publishing it by the end of summer.
To stay on pace, students should expect to write approximately 3,000–3,600 words per week, or about 450–525 words per day. Students are not simply told to write on their own. They are guided through the entire process, including idea development, outlining, drafting, revision, title development, cover art direction, cover design support, formatting, and Amazon KDP publishing.
This is not regular tutoring at a lower rate. It is a fixed-scope summer cohort built around one major outcome: helping students complete and publish a real book while becoming stronger, more confident writers.
More Than a Summer Project
Publishing gives the project a clear finish line, but the real growth happens during the process. Students practice developing ideas, organizing chapters, writing consistently, accepting feedback, revising deeply, and following a long-term project through to completion.
- Build writing stamina
- Learn how to organize a long project
- Revise beyond grammar fixes
- Develop voice and audience awareness
- Practice meeting deadlines
- Gain confidence through completion
Why This Program
Matters
Students get the kind of sustained writing practice that is hard to create during the school year. They learn to write regularly, build stamina, and develop longer, more complete ideas.
Many students think they are "not good at writing" because they only experience writing as school assignments. Completing a book helps students see themselves as real writers.
A book requires structure. Students learn how to outline, organize chapters, develop ideas, and keep a long project moving forward.
Students learn that strong writing does not happen in one draft. They practice revising for clarity, detail, structure, voice, and reader interest.
By the end of summer, students have something real to show for their effort: a completed and published book.
For older students, a published book can become a standout accomplishment for college applications, interviews, portfolios, and personal statements because it shows initiative, creativity, discipline, and follow-through.
Students Are Guided
Through the Whole Process
We do not just assign a word count and hope students finish. Students receive structure, deadlines, feedback, and step-by-step guidance so they always know what to work on next. From the first idea to the final cover, our goal is to keep students moving forward until the book is complete and ready to publish.
From Idea to
Published Book
& First Chapters
Students turn an idea into a workable book plan. They learn how to structure a long project, organize chapters, and begin writing with a clear direction.
Drafting
Students build writing stamina by drafting consistently each week. Teachers help them stay focused, develop scenes or sections, and avoid getting stuck while working toward weekly goals of approximately 3,000–3,600 words.
& Revise
Students learn that strong writing comes from revision. They complete the manuscript, strengthen weak sections, improve clarity and detail, and polish the book with teacher feedback.
& Publish
Students prepare the book for a real audience with support for title development, author bio, book description, cover art direction, cover design, formatting, and Amazon KDP publication.
A Clear Rhythm
Every Week
Words/Week
Students build writing stamina through steady weekly progress toward a 30,000–35,000-word book.
Alone
Teachers guide students through each stage so they know what to write, how to revise, and how to keep moving forward.
Something Big
The program is designed around follow-through: students move from idea to draft to revision to a published book.
Why Most Students
Don't Finish a Book Alone
How the Week Works
The program meets every weekday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Each student attends at least two sessions per week — they choose which days — and is welcome to drop in on any of the other days for extra writing time and feedback.
Two Days
Students commit to at least two sessions each week and choose the days that fit their schedule. These sessions cover writing strategy, goal-setting, and teacher-led feedback to keep the book moving forward.
More
The room is open 11–12 every weekday. Students who want extra writing time, more feedback, or help catching up can attend any of the remaining days at no additional charge.
Real Feedback
Every session is a guided, small-group writing block — not solo homework time. Students always know what to work on next and get teacher support on drafting and revision throughout the week.
Who This
Program Is For
- Students who need more meaningful writing practice
- Students who have creative ideas but need structure to finish them
- Students who would benefit from deadlines and accountability
- Students who want to become more confident writers
- Students looking for a standout summer accomplishment
- High school students who want a meaningful project for applications, interviews, or portfolios
Best for motivated students in grades 5–12.
What Students
Walk Away With
- ✓A completed 30,000–35,000-word manuscript
- ✓A revised and polished book
- ✓A published paperback/eBook through Amazon KDP
- ✓Stronger writing stamina and confidence
- ✓Experience planning and completing a long-term project
- ✓A title, cover, author bio, and book description
- ✓A meaningful accomplishment for applications, interviews, or portfolios
- ✓A real summer achievement parents can see
A Standout Accomplishment
for Applications
Grades and test scores matter, but selective schools also look for students who show initiative, creativity, discipline, and the ability to complete meaningful projects. A published book gives students a concrete accomplishment they can discuss in applications, interviews, portfolios, and personal statements.
The student chose and developed an original project.
The student followed a long-term writing schedule and met deadlines.
The student created a polished written work for a real audience.
What the $1,200
Includes
- Small-group writing instruction
- Book concept and outline support
- Chapter-by-chapter writing plan
- Weekly writing goals of 3,000–3,600 words
- Teacher feedback and revision guidance
- Writing stamina and follow-through practice
- Cover art direction
- Cover design support
- Title development
- Author bio and book description
- Formatting support
- Amazon KDP publishing guidance
- Published paperback/eBook by the end of summer
Tuition & Commitment
Summer-only cohort pricing. Regular tutoring rates remain unchanged.
That includes writing instruction, weekly accountability, editing feedback, cover direction, design support, formatting, and Amazon KDP publishing guidance.
- Small-group writing instruction
- 30,000–35,000-word book goal
- Weekly writing goals and accountability
- Step-by-step guidance through the full writing process
- Planning, outlining, and chapter structure support
- Drafting and revision support
- Teacher feedback during scheduled sessions
- Writing stamina and follow-through practice
- Title development and book description support
- Cover art direction and cover design support
- Author bio support
- Formatting and Amazon KDP publishing guidance
- Published paperback/eBook by the end of summer
📋 Program Commitment
Throughout the program, students who attend consistently, meet writing deadlines, respond to feedback, and complete required revisions receive full guidance and support to publish their book by the end of summer.
- Student must attend at least 2 sessions per week (student chooses the days).
- Student must meet weekly writing and revision deadlines.
- Student must work toward the 3,000–3,600 words per week writing goal.
- Student must respond to teacher feedback and make required revisions.
- Final publication depends on completion of the manuscript and parent/student approval of final materials.
- The program runs June 8 through August 14. Support and guidance are provided throughout this period and conclude at the end of summer.
- Because enrollment is limited to 10 students and spots are reserved in order of registration, tuition is non-refundable once the program begins.
Just 10 Spots.
One Summer.
A Real Published Book.
The cohort is capped at 10 students so everyone receives real structure, feedback, and accountability. From June 8 through August 14, students meet daily from 11 AM to 12 PM and work toward a 30,000–35,000-word book, with guidance through drafting, revision, cover direction, formatting, and publishing.
Spots are filled in order of registration. When all 10 are taken, enrollment closes. Students who participate consistently, meet their writing goals, and complete revisions will finish the summer with a real published book and a major accomplishment.
Reserve a Publishing Intensive Spot
Use the registration form below — select Book Publishing as your program, and we'll follow up with scheduling details, availability, and next steps. With only 10 spots, places are filled in order of registration.
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