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CLASS DIRECTORY

Student Foundation Classes Audience Start Date
Writing Bridges4th and 5th gradesJuly 7, 2026
Writing 1016-12th gradesJuly 6, 2026
Writers Boot Camp6-12th gradesTBA
College Admissions Essay Boot Camp11th and 12th gradesJune - August 2026
College Writing 2.0Graduating High School Seniors and College StudentsJuly 8, 2026
Creative Writing Classes Audience Start Date
Creative Writing for Elementary School Students4th and 5th gradesJuly 8, 2026
Creative Writing for Middle School Students6-8th gradesJuly 8, 2026
Creative Writing for High School Students9-12th gradesJuly 8, 2026
Adult Classes Audience Start Date
Writing2020™AdultsJuly 8, 2026
Write Your BookAdultsFall 2026

STUDENT FOUNDATION CLASSES

Writing Bridges™

Upcoming Class: July 7, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Audience: Students (4th and 5th grades)

Modality: Online

Overview:

Want to help your elementary school student prepare for middle school? Enroll your son or daughter in our Writing Bridges™ class. In this program, fourth- and fifth-grade students work to strengthen sentence structure and clarity while improving the depth of their writing. Students gain a competitive academic advantage, helping to ensure a smooth transition from elementary to middle school. Don’t wait. Register your student today.

Cost: $799. Early-bird registration rates may apply

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Writing 101




Upcoming Class: July 6, 2026 - August 10, 2026

Audience: Students (6th-12th grade)

Modality: Online

Overview:

Want to Make the Grade? Here’s a Writing Class That Will Show You How!

Writing 101: A review of writing fundamentals for students who want to raise their SAT/ACT score and make A’s in middle school, high school, or college.

Good writing informs, persuades, and inspires. It can make you laugh and challenge your thinking. Good writing also requires training and practice. That’s where we come in. Our Writing 101 class teaches you the essentials of effective writing, from developing a clear thesis to crafting well-structured sentences. In addition, you will explore ten key principles of strong writing. You'll return to school prepared to tackle any writing assignment with confidence.

Cost: $899. Early-bird registration rates may apply

Writers Boot Camp




Upcoming Class: TBA

Audience: Students (6th-12th grade)

Modality: In-person

Overview:

The Writers Boot Camp provides a fun and effective way to improve writing skills and master the writing process.

During the Writers Boot Camp, students explore and apply TheSecretToWriting.com’s 10-step writing process. Students also work to communicate their ideas through short essays, ensuring that each sentence is grammatically correct and clearly expressed.

With TheSecretToWriting.com’s Writers Boot Camp, students benefit from improved academic performance and reduced stress when writing school papers. Moreover, students gain mastery of the writing process—a valuable skill set that will serve them for a lifetime.

Cost: $999. Early-bird registration rates may apply

College Admissions Essay Boot Camp®

Upcoming Summer 2026 Sessions:

Multiple dates and locations in Dallas, TX and Houston, TX

(Private college admissions essay coaching and college counseling services are also available.)

Audience: High School Seniors and Rising High School Seniors

Modality: In-person

Overview:

Finish your main college essay in one day with expert guidance and built-in support.

The Secret to Writing’s College Admissions Essay Boot Camp is an intensive, in-person, one-day experience for high school seniors and rising seniors. Students learn what colleges are truly looking for in a personal statement and leave with a strong, well-developed draft of their main admissions essay.

Cost: $499 (Includes breakfast muffins, lunch, t-shirt, and The Secret to Writing book)

College Writing 2.0

Upcoming Class: Wednesdays, July 8, 2026 - August 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CDT

Audience: Graduating High School Seniors and College Students

Modality: Online

Overview: 

Success in college depends—among many factors—on your ability to communicate effectively in writing. Across disciplines, from the humanities to the sciences, students are expected to demonstrate clarity, precision, and analytical depth in their written work. Even for those pursuing majors in mathematics, business, or engineering, strong writing skills remain essential.

Why does this matter? College professors—and, ultimately, employers—expect individuals to convey complex ideas with clarity, coherence, and professionalism.

If you feel uncertain about your writing or, simply put, you strive to be a better writer, you are not alone—and you are not without support.

Our College Writing 2.0 class is designed to equip students with the critical writing skills necessary to meet—and exceed—the expectations of college-level instruction. In addition, the class prepares students to navigate the diverse writing demands they will encounter in professional settings.

Register today to begin strengthening a skill that will serve you throughout your academic and professional career.

Cost: $999. Early-bird registration rates may apply

Creative Writing Classes

Creative Writing for Elementary School Students (4th and 5th Grades)

Upcoming Class: Wednesdays, July 8, 2026 - August 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Audience: 4th- and 5th-grade students

Modality: Online

Overview:

A six-week class designed to introduce elementary school students to the fundamentals and joy of creative writing

Cost: $799

Creative Writing for Middle School Students

Upcoming Class: Wednesdays, July 8, 2026 - August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Audience: 6th-8th grade students

Modality: Online

Overview:

A six-week class designed to introduce middle school students to the fundamentals and joy of creative writing

Cost: $899

Creative Writing for High School Students

Upcoming Class: Wednesdays, July 8, 2026 - August 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

Audience: 9th - 12th grade students

Modality: Online

Overview:

A six-week class designed to develop the creative writing skills of high school students

Cost: $899

ADULT CLASSES

Writing2020™: Effective Business Communication



Upcoming Class: July 8, 2026 - August 12, 2026

Audience: Adults (individuals and private/custom-designed corporate programs)

Modality: Online or in-person

Overview:

Writing2020™

A writing class designed to help adults communicate more clearly and effectively.

Did you know it is possible to enhance your career or grow your business through stronger written communication? If you want to stand out among your peers and learn how to create meaningful, persuasive documents, this class will give you the fundamental skills you need to succeed.

Cost: $999. Early-bird registration rates may apply

Write Your Book: Winning Strategies to Write and Sell Your Self-Published Book

Audience: Adults

Modality: Online

Overview:

New Class! Coming Fall 2026

Thinking about writing a book but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you already have a book but are experiencing lackluster sales. What can you do? Where can you get help? Turn to TheSecretToWriting.com.

Our course, Write Your Book: Winning Strategies to Write and Sell Your Self-Published Book, provides an insider’s look at how to launch your book project and increase sales. What sets this course apart is its focus on the marketing and communication strategies essential to both writing and selling your book. We help you build brand awareness, expand your audience, and increase your revenue.