My Life Told Through Vacations
by Andy Gao
A collection of memoirs giving readers an inside look at the author's travels around the world.
Author's Workshop
Write, revise, and publish your own book.
Format
1:1 Format
Ages
Ages 8–16
Cadence
Weekly Submission Cycle
Outcome
Completed Book Manuscript
What is Author's Workshop?
Author's Workshop helps young writers turn their ideas into a polished, published book. Our expert coaches guide your child every step of the way — from brainstorming their first idea to holding their finished book in their hands.
- ✓Plan, draft, and develop a 6,000–10,000-word book — from personal essays and short story collections to memoirs and nonfiction
- ✓Build essential writing skills including narrative structure, pacing, clarity, dialogue, and revision
- ✓Receive detailed, personalized feedback on each draft from a dedicated writing coach
- ✓Finalize and publish your work in a professionally printed book and get it delivered to your door
- ✓Gain confidence by seeing your words in print
Choose Your Track
- Rolling enrollment — start any Monday
- 1 session per week, 45 minutes each
- 1Diagnostic & Meet Your Coach — meet your coach, join group orientation on the publication process, start brainstorming
- 2Write 800+ Words Per Week — submit first 800–1,000 words, choose your genre (Novel / Short Story Collection / Graphic Novel / Memoir), receive detailed coach feedback via the Letterly Portal. Schedule weekly 45-min 1:1 with coach
- 3Midpoint Review — reflect on manuscript progress, receive personalized midpoint evaluation, set goals for the second half
- 4Revise and Refine — continue submitting weekly drafts, strengthen structure, character development, clarity, and pacing
- 5Finalize & Publish — copyediting, formatting, cover design, Amazon setup, printed copy shipped to your door
What's Included
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Your Manuscript
A 6,000–10,000-word finished work across the genre of your choice: novel, short story collection, graphic novel, or memoir.
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Coach Feedback
Line-by-line feedback from a dedicated writing coach on every draft, with multiple revision rounds throughout the program.
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Published Book
A professionally printed copy of your finished book shipped to your door, with support to list it on Amazon.
Unlock Your Full Potential as an Author
Everything in Standard, plus daily drop-in coaching, professional illustrations, personalized coach matching, priority scheduling, and multiple hardcover copies.
- ✓Daily drop-in coaching access (up to five 45-min sessions/week)
- ✓Personalized coach matching based on your child's goals and voice
- ✓Priority scheduling for 1:1 sessions
- ✓Publish on Amazon with a professional ISBN and global listing
- ✓Professional illustrations and cover design (6–8 custom illustrations)
- ✓Multiple hardcover printed copies delivered to your door
More Than a Writing Exercise
Author's Workshop students graduate with a polished, original manuscript from idea to publication — a book they can share with family, submit to competitions, and list on their college applications. At completion, every student receives an official Letterly certificate and a manuscript summary for their transcript.
Certificate of CompletionAnnual Contest Entry
Author's Workshop
$299
one-time payment
30-day satisfaction guarantee · No contracts
Student Published Books
How It Works
1
Learn
Orientation with your coach, program walkthrough, and genre selection
2
Plan
Outline your manuscript together with your coach before writing begins
3
Write
Submit drafts weekly and receive line-by-line feedback within 48 hours
4
Edit
Revise with your coach to strengthen structure, voice, and pacing
5
Publish
Finalize your cover, format your book, and get it shipped to your door
Real Writing. Real Results.
200+
Books published
96%
Positive coach experiences
10K+
Words written per student
4
Genres supported
Hear What Our Students Have to Say!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ages 8–18. Coaches tailor the curriculum to each student's reading and writing level.
Author's Workshop - Standard 12 Weeks
$349