Coaching-led learning
Individual guidance helps young writers discover and develop their own creative voice.
Educators use questions, encouragement and feedback rather than writing students' work for them.
Creative Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Publishing Projects
From first idea to finished publication. Experience the journey from first idea to finished publication.
Proposed curriculumCreate & Share
Register Your Interest Programme description
From first idea to finished publication.
Writing & Publishing Projects introduces students to the process of transforming an original piece of writing into a finished publication.
Students explore the practical stages of developing, editing, designing and preparing written work for an intended audience.
Through a guided project, students learn how authors and publishers approach manuscript development, editorial feedback, proofreading, layout and final presentation.
They consider how format, design, illustrations and audience influence the reading experience.
The programme introduces age-appropriate concepts relating to copyright, attribution, responsible use of AI, privacy and author ownership.
Students may work individually or collaboratively on an approved publication project, such as a class anthology, illustrated storybook, poetry collection, newsletter or digital publication.
Educators guide students through the process while encouraging independence, creativity and responsibility for their own work.
The programme culminates in a finished, appropriately shared publication or publication-ready project.
External distribution or commercial publishing is not guaranteed and requires separate approval.
What students will learn
Purposeful skills, built through practice.
Understand the publishing process
Develop writing for an intended audience
Apply editing and proofreading techniques
Explore publication design
Understand basic authorship and copyright principles
Prepare an original publication
Reflect on creative and collaborative work
The Forge difference
Why Families Choose Forge Creative Writing & Storytelling
A supportive, coaching-led pathway where original ideas develop through practice, feedback and purposeful creative work.
Supportive creative environment
A welcoming space where students can explore ideas, experiment and develop confidence.
Students are encouraged to try new writing approaches without unnecessary pressure or comparison.
Imagination & originality
Creative challenges encourage students to develop their own ideas and perspectives.
The academy values originality, curiosity and personal expression.
Age-appropriate guidance
Writing activities are adapted to each student's age, interests and experience.
Students can engage with appropriate writing challenges at different developmental stages.
Progressive development
Practice, feedback and revision help students strengthen their writing over time.
The pathway connects foundational writing, narrative development, independent authorship and publication projects.
Real-world creative outcomes
Students work towards meaningful writing projects they can develop, refine and share.
Creative writing connects to school learning, communication, storytelling, personal expression and future creative interests.
Curriculum
Core learning, clearly connected.
Each area is developed through guided explanation, practical work, testing and reflection.
Learning area 1
Understanding the writing and publishing process.
Learning area 2
Planning a publication for an intended audience.
Learning area 3
Developing and revising original manuscripts.
Learning area 4
Editing, proofreading and incorporating feedback.
Learning area 5
Exploring layout, typography and visual presentation.
Learning area 6
Understanding authorship, copyright and responsible publication.
Proposed eight-session curriculum
A clear journey from first practice to final reflection.
This introductory term sequence is proposed and pending founder curriculum approval.
- Session 1
The Publishing Journey
Students explore different publication formats and select an appropriate project.
- Session 2
Audience, Purpose and Publication Planning
Students identify their intended readers, format and publication objectives.
- Session 3
Manuscript Development
Students prepare or improve the written content for their publication.
- Session 4
Editing and Editorial Feedback
Students explore constructive editing and revise their work.
- Session 5
Design and Layout
Students develop the visual presentation of their publication.
- Session 6
Copyright, Attribution and Responsible Publishing
Students learn age-appropriate principles of authorship, permissions, attribution and safe publication.
- Session 7
Production and Quality Review
Students prepare a final version and review it for errors, presentation and completeness.
- Session 8
Publication Showcase
Students share an approved finished publication or publication-ready project. They reflect on the creative and production process.
Student project
My First Publication
Students create an original publication or contribute to an approved collaborative publication. Formats may include a short storybook, class anthology, illustrated digital book, poetry collection, student magazine or approved digital publication. It may be distributed privately to participating families or shared through an approved platform. Public distribution requires consent and publication review. Student names, photographs or identifiable details are not published automatically. Commercial publishing, ISBN registration, bookshop distribution and sales are not promised.
Core skills and outcomes
Learning students can explain and apply.
Understand the publishing process
Develop writing for an intended audience
Apply editing and proofreading techniques
Explore publication design
Understand basic authorship and copyright principles
Prepare an original publication
Reflect on creative and collaborative work
Proposed Growth & Care approach
More than a course. A supported learning journey.
Coaching can support editing decisions, appropriate mentoring can connect creative goals with responsible publication, and pastoral care protects consent, privacy, copyright and student ownership. This is educational support, not therapeutic writing or mental health treatment.
The exact coaching, mentoring and pastoral-care practices included are confirmed for each program. An individually assigned mentor is not promised.
Explore our learning approachAuthorship & publication
Creative ownership, protected.
Enrolment does not give the academy unrestricted rights to reproduce, sell or commercially exploit student writing, and commercial publication is never guaranteed. Students are not required to disclose personal, family or emotional experiences; this is creative education, not therapeutic writing or mental health treatment.
Student authorship
Students retain appropriate rights to their original work. Educator feedback supports—not replaces—the student's own thinking and writing.
Originality & attribution
Age-appropriate guidance covers originality, copyright, permissions and attribution for source material, images and collaborative contributions.
Privacy & consent
Private class sharing is different from public publication. Identifiable work, names, photographs or personal details require appropriate permission.
Safe publication
Public sharing, competitions, commercial distribution and third-party publishing require separate review and approval where applicable.
Responsible AI
AI tools are not promised. Any future use must preserve student authorship, privacy, independent thinking and age-appropriate safeguards.
Creative choice
Students are not required to disclose personal, family or emotional experiences; fictional and alternative prompts remain available.
Forge Learning App
Potential support between sessions.
Forge Learning App access and writing resources are confirmed for each approved intake. No new writing module or AI writing assistance is included in this website update. Student writing will not be used to train AI or sent to external AI services without appropriate authorisation and safeguards.
Story planning
Draft submissions
Educator feedback
Revision activities
Writing portfolios
Progress tracking
Suggested learning pathway
Imagine, develop and share.
This is guidance, not a mandatory prerequisite chain. Students may enter at the level suited to their age, interests and experience.
Forge learning support
Where included in an approved intake, Forge may support story planning, draft submissions, educator feedback, revision activities, writing portfolios, progress tracking. These are potential supports until implemented access is confirmed. No AI writing assistance or new writing module is included in this website update, and student work will not be sent to external AI services without appropriate authorisation and safeguards.
Available sessions
No Writing & Publishing Projects session is currently confirmed. Register your interest for approved dates, locations and delivery details.
View proposed Term 1 catalogueFees and enrolment
Fees, available places and enrolment arrangements have not been approved. Register your interest to receive confirmed information.
Register Your InterestFrequently asked
Course questions.
Is my child required to be a confident writer?
No. Activities are adapted to age and experience, and beginners are welcome where indicated. No particular writing or confidence outcome is guaranteed.
What if my child struggles with spelling or grammar?
The programme values ideas and expression alongside age-appropriate development of clarity, spelling and grammar. Support is matched to the learner without writing their work for them.
Are the courses suitable for beginner writers?
Developing to advanced writers. Educators can help families choose a suitable starting point, and activities are adapted to age and previous experience.
How are students grouped by age and experience?
Grouping arrangements are confirmed for each approved intake. The published age guidance is provisional, and educators consider age, interests, literacy development and previous writing experience.
Does my child need to complete the previous course first?
No. The pathway is suggested rather than mandatory. Educators can help families identify an appropriate entry point based on age, interests and experience.
What types of writing will students create?
My First Publication: Students create an original publication or contribute to an approved collaborative publication. Formats may include a short storybook, class anthology, illustrated digital book, poetry collection, student magazine or approved digital publication. It may be distributed privately to participating families or shared through an approved platform. Public distribution requires consent and publication review. Student names, photographs or identifiable details are not published automatically. Commercial publishing, ISBN registration, bookshop distribution and sales are not promised.
How does coaching support individual development?
Educators use questions, encouragement and constructive feedback to support original ideas, purposeful revision and growing independence.
Will students have opportunities to share their writing?
The proposed curriculum includes appropriate class sharing or private showcase opportunities. Participation and format depend on the learner, approved arrangements and relevant consent.
Will student work be published publicly?
Not automatically. Public sharing, external competitions, commercial distribution and third-party publication require separate review and appropriate parent or guardian consent.
Who owns the copyright to my child's writing?
Students retain appropriate rights to their original work. Enrolment does not grant the academy unrestricted rights to reproduce, sell or commercially exploit it.
Will students use AI writing tools?
AI writing tools are not promised. Any future use must support student authorship and independent thinking, with appropriate privacy, age and authorisation safeguards.
What course should my child take next?
Separately approved Independent Writing Projects, Advanced Author Mentoring, Creative Entrepreneurship or Digital Product Development. This is a suggested progression rather than a mandatory prerequisite, and educators can discuss an appropriate next step.
Where and when are classes available?
No date, time, venue, trainer, capacity or commencement date is confirmed on this page. Register your interest to receive approved details.
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Explore programDraft review notes
- Course curriculum, age guidance and pathway positioning require founder approval before unrestricted publication.
- Confirm delivery, educators, Forge Learning App access, dates, locations, fees and capacity for each intake.
- Approve consent, copyright, privacy, attribution, public-sharing and publication processes before identifiable student work is shared.
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