Learn to write stories
like a published author
With a published author!

Draw Like an Artist!

The internationally acclaimed writing course for students aged 9-14 that shows you how to write stories the way authors do.

On a three-day, school holiday writing camp, a professional author will take you on a journey of fun and discovery, learning how to create, develop and write awesome stories, guiding you every step of the way.

We also have junior camps for younger writers.

The course has been developed by international award winning author and writing coach Brian Falkner and proven for over a decade in classrooms in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

If your child's interest is in illustration, check out our sister program:
Draw Like an Artist.

Draw Like an Artist

Students Say

"This camp was a whirlwind of fun and surprises!"
- Annika (15) - Somerset College camp

"I loved everything from meeting new people to learning how to write."
- Ava (13) - Raroa Intermediate camp

"It made writing easier for me and explained aspects of stories I didn't really understand."
- Anna (12) - Southwell School camp

Teachers Say

"it was a pleasure to see such joy on the faces of the students..."

"the improvement in our students' writing was real and measurable..."


Andy Griffiths Says...
"I wish this camp had been around when I was a young writer. Storytelling is a craft and the more you learn the more fun you can have!"

Young writers at our Sunshine Coast camp

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Writing Camps

June/July Holidays 2023
Forest Lake
Writing Camp
27-29 Jun 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Junior Writing Camp
26 Jun 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner
Places left: 9

Advanced Writing Camp
30 Jun 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Sheldon, QLD
Writing Camp
4-6 Jul 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Junior Writing Camp
3 Jul 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner
Places left: 11

Advanced Writing Camp
7 Jul 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Christchurch City
Writing Camp
11-13 Jul 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Junior Writing Camp
10 Jul 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Sept/Oct Holidays 2023
Toowoomba
Writing Camp
19-21 Sep 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Junior Writing Camp
18 Sep 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Advanced Writing Camp
22 Sep 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Wellington
Writing Camp
26-28 Sep 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Junior Writing Camp
25 Sep 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Advanced Writing Camp
29 Sep 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Gold Coast
Writing Camp
26-28 Sep 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Junior Writing Camp
25 Sep 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Advanced Writing Camp
29 Sep 2023
Presenter: Brian Falkner

Kingsland, Auckland
Writing Camp
3-5 Oct 2023
Presenter: Anne Kayes

Junior Writing Camp
2 Oct 2023
Presenter: Anne Kayes

Advanced Writing Camp
6 Oct 2023
Presenter: Anne Kayes

Palmerston North
Writing Camp
3-5 Oct 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Junior Writing Camp
2 Oct 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Advanced Writing Camp
6 Oct 2023
Presenter: Maria Gill

Art Camps

June/July Holidays 2023
Sheldon, QLD
Art Camp
4-6 Jul 2023
Presenter: Lucia Masciullo

Junior Art Camp
3 Jul 2023
Presenter: Lucia Masciullo

Christchurch City
Art Camp
11-13 Jul 2023
Presenter: Fifi Colston

Junior Art Camp
10 Jul 2023
Presenter: Fifi Colston



If your child's interest is in illustration, check out our sister program:
Draw Like an Artist.

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