Previous Classes
Young Authors' Alliance offers a diverse range of writing courses designed to empower youth voices and nurture creative expression. This archive highlights our previous classes from past years, showcasing the unique genres and skills our students explored—from crafting imaginative worlds to delivering powerful speeches. Click on each class tab to learn more about the curriculum, student work, and instructor insights.
Intro To Creative Writing
An engaging introduction to the craft of creative writing, exploring poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction while helping young writers develop their unique voice, strengthen their storytelling abilities, and build confidence through hands-on writing practice.
Fantasy, Sci-fi,
Speculative fiction
This course guided students through the art of constructing immersive fictional worlds, developing original characters, and crafting compelling narratives grounded in speculative fiction.
Speech Writing
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Public Speaking
Students learned to research, write, and deliver persuasive and impactful speeches, building confidence and clarity in public communication.
Writing For Social Justice
A dynamic exploration of writing as a catalyst for social impact, empowering students to use personal narrative, persuasive writing, poetry, and storytelling to raise awareness, inspire dialogue, and advocate for causes they care about.
Poetry
Focusing on voice, form, and literary technique, this course supported students in developing their poetic craft and using language to convey emotion, identity, and truth.
Screenwriting
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Playwriting
This class introduced students to writing for performance, emphasizing character development, dialogue, and structure across stage and screen formats.