Summer 2026 Publishing Program — Tim's Teachers
Summer 2026

Book
Publishing

Write, Revise, and Publish Your Book
Before Summer Ends

Group Cohort · 8 Students · Starts June 9

Start June 9
Target: Aug 29
Cohort Size 8 Students
Maximum
Sessions 2 Per Week
+ 1 Optional
Outcome Published
on Amazon KDP

A Published Book
by End of Summer.

The Summer Book Publishing Program is an intensive, group-based writing experience that takes students from blank page to published author in a single summer. Every student in the cohort finishes with a real book — live on Amazon KDP in paperback and eBook.

The program runs in a cohort of 8 students from June 9 through August 29. Students meet twice per week in mandatory group sessions, with an optional third session available each week. Open center hours are available for students who want quiet writing time without a teacher present.

If a student has not finished by August 29, we continue working with them until their book is done — at no additional cost.

Student writing group session

Why Publishing a Book
Matters

🏆
Admissions Edge

Demonstrates sustained effort, originality, and the ability to complete a complex long-term project — well beyond typical extracurriculars.

📚
Academic Mastery

Builds research, structure, revision, and argumentation skills that transfer directly to honors and AP-level coursework.

🚀
Leadership & Initiative

Signals ownership and perseverance: planning a long timeline, meeting milestones, and delivering a finished work.

🎤
Interview & Portfolio Ready

Gives students a compelling narrative for interviews and a tangible artifact to showcase in any portfolio or application.

💬
Communication & Branding

Teaches audience awareness, clear messaging, and professional presentation — from synopsis to author bio.

Outline to Published
by August 29

Phase 1 Jun 9 – Jun 20
Outline &
First Chapters

Guided story outline. Genre, structure, and character planning. Chapters 1–2 drafted and reviewed.

Phase 2 Jun 23 – Jul 25
Core Draft
+ Weekly Edits

2,000 words per week. Chapters 3–15 drafted with rolling editorial feedback every session.

Phase 3 Jul 28 – Aug 22
Climax, Resolution
& ~30k Words

Draft through the book's climax and resolution. Reach the 30,000-word target with full chapter edits ongoing.

Phase 4 Aug 25 – Aug 29
Final Pass
& Publish

Final revision, formatting, and upload. Book goes live on Amazon KDP in paperback and eBook.

📅 If a student has not reached publication by August 29, the program continues — at no additional charge — until their book is complete and live on Amazon.

A Clear Rhythm
Every Week

Friday
2,000 Words
Due

New chapter draft submitted each Friday. Consistent weekly output keeps the momentum and the word count on track.

Weekend
Edit Last
Week's Pages

Students revise the previous chapter using editorial feedback. No last-minute crunch — revisions happen continuously.

Monday
Updated Draft
Submitted

Revised draft submitted Monday morning. Sessions that week focus on the new chapter and deepening craft.

Sessions Each Week

Mandatory · Session 1
Group Workshop
(60 min)

Set weekly goals, share progress, review craft techniques, and keep the cohort on pace. Collaborative energy keeps students accountable and motivated.

Mandatory · Session 2
Editing & Feedback
Session (60 min)

Teacher-led editorial review of the current chapter. Students receive direct feedback and revise in real time with guided instruction.

Optional · Session 3
Additional Feedback
Session (60 min)

A third feedback session for students who want extra editorial guidance, are behind pace, or need deeper support on a particular chapter or passage.

🏠 Open Center Hours: Students may schedule time to come work at the center independently — quiet, focused writing time without a teacher. No extra charge.
Student at desk writing
Students writing
Student holding her published book

Who This
Program Is For

  • Students in grades 9–12
  • Students preparing college applications with a standout achievement
  • Strong writers who want a real creative challenge
  • Students who have always wanted to write a book
  • Students who thrive in a collaborative group environment

What Students
Walk Away With

  • A published book live on Amazon KDP
  • ~30,000 words of fully revised writing
  • A college application standout achievement
  • Deep command of structure, revision, and voice
  • Professional author bio and book listing
  • Experience completing a major long-form project

Tuition & Guarantee

$2,000
Complete Summer Program
  • Two mandatory group sessions per week (60 min each)
  • One optional additional group session per week
  • Editorial guidance and chapter feedback every session
  • Open center hours for independent writing time
  • Formatting and KDP publishing support
  • Publication on Amazon KDP — paperback and eBook
  • Continued support past August 29 if needed, at no extra charge

📋 Publication Guarantee

Guaranteed publication upon full completion of the program — or a 100% refund.

  • Student may miss no more than 2 required sessions, and only with an excused absence.
  • All required weekly deadlines must be met — chapter submissions and word count goals.
  • Student must remain responsive to feedback and submit revisions on schedule.
  • Limited to 8 students, in order of registration.

8 Spots.
One Summer.
Your Published Book.

The cohort is intentionally small to preserve the quality and intimacy of every session. When the 8 spots are filled, enrollment closes.

Students who meet their weekly goals and attend their sessions will finish the summer as published authors.

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