Chelsea Young Writers | Creative Writing Courses for Children

Established in 2013, we run small-group creative writing courses for children aged 6–12 in London. Designed by award-winning children’s authors and led by practising writers and educators, our holiday courses develop storytelling, language and creative thinking skills that support the wider curriculum.

Upcoming Holiday Courses

Our exclusive materials suit beginners and advanced young writers alike, and our small-group approach gives each child a mentor-like experience — helping them write for fun while becoming confident, rounded storytellers.

Spaces are limited due to small group sizes, so early booking is advised. In 2026, our after-school clubs run through selected partner schools. Public courses run during school holidays (half-term, Christmas, Easter and summer).

Creative Writing Courses

We run a variety of purely creative courses designed exclusively by Chelsea Young Writers to suit a range of abilities: from the very first attempt at a story and basic plotting exercises, through to constructing believable characters and establishing a unique voice as an author. Children benefit from plenty of one-to-one contact with their course leaders each session, allowing a fantastic creative relationship to develop between mentor and writer which allows them to grow in both confidence and ability.

School Testimonials:

“Chelsea Young Writers’ offers our girls the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills by working with professional authors. This gives them a wonderful insight into the writing process and the themes explored each term have really inspired them."

Mrs Jill Walker, Headmistress at St Nicholas Prep & former Deputy Head at Glendower Prep)

"The boys have been enthralled from the very beginning, enthusiastically absorbing all of the top tips from the myriad of superb authors and are penning away with zeal and flair. The session has been repeatedly oversubscribed which is testament to its popularity and there are young authors in the group who have chosen this club over sports clubs, which is an accolade in itself. The boys are noticeably writing with more confidence and pace. The talented and very engaging writers transport the boys to fantastical realms and stimulate some superb short stories. This term the boys have been mesmerised by the Space theme and have been creating some very gripping plots which enthrall and entertain. "

Miss Olivia B, English Teacher, former teacher at Wetherby Prep & Senior Schools.

The Chelsea Young Writers workshops provide a creative and original way for children to explore their writing talent. Working with published authors inspires children to be authors too. I am pleased to see budding young writers express their original ideas at these workshops."

Mr Donal B, Headteacher at Ivy House School & former Headmaster of The Hampshire School Chelsea

"Ecole Internationale Franco Anglaise, EIFA is proud to be working in partnership with the Chelsea young writers organisation, their team has been working with our students for the past year. Our Creative writing club has a lot of success with our parents and students. Their programme is really original and helps children to travel in a fantastic world of dreams and adventures."

Mrs Gael P, Head of Admissions, Ecole Internationale Franco Anglaise EIFA