Student Programs · Grades 4–7

Creative Writing Enrichment

Supplemental literacy workshops designed to help students build confidence in writing, strengthen reading comprehension, and develop storytelling skills.

All programs on this page are secular, supplemental, and literacy-focused. They are designed to support independent study and charter programs as enrichment—not to replace a core English curriculum.

Who These Programs Are For

  • Independent study / non-classroom–based charter school students (grades 4–7)
  • Families seeking structured creative writing enrichment
  • Students who enjoy stories, imagination, and hands-on writing activities
  • Schools looking for high-quality literacy and writing workshops

Program Options

4-Hour Creative Writing Intensive

A half-day immersive writing workshop guiding students through the full process of creating an original story scene—from idea generation to revision.

  • Character & setting creation
  • Story structure & conflict
  • “Show, don’t tell” exercises
  • Guided writing with live feedback

Price: $125 per student

Two-Day Mini Series (90 minutes × 2)

A short, structured writing series that allows students to build skills over two sessions without a long-term commitment.

  • Day 1: Characters, settings, and idea generation
  • Day 2: Dialogue, conflict, and a finished short scene

Price: $95–$125 per student (program dependent)

60–90 Minute Skill Workshops

Focused lessons for students who want shorter sessions or specific skill practice.

  • Idea generation & story prompts
  • World-building and description
  • Dialogue & character voice
  • Scene structure

Price: $45–$55 per student

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop and practice fundamental writing and literacy skills, including:

  • Creating characters, settings, and story goals
  • Writing vivid sensory descriptions
  • Understanding conflict and narrative movement
  • Structuring scenes with clear beginnings, middles, and endings
  • Revising work using simple editing tools

Format & Logistics

  • Grades: 4th–7th (ages 9–13)
  • Delivery: Virtual (Zoom/Google Meet) or in-person when available
  • Group Size: Suitable for individual or multi-student sessions
  • Materials: Paper/notebook or device for writing
These programs serve as enrichment experiences that complement a student’s existing English curriculum.

About the Instructor

Gregory Gobin, founder of Loner Guy Publishing LLC, teaches creative writing and literacy enrichment for students in grades 4–7 using approachable techniques that help young writers develop confidence and discover their voice.

For Charter Schools

Programs on this page may be booked as vendor-funded enrichment. Upon request, Loner Guy Publishing LLC can provide a Certificate of Insurance and any documents needed for vendor compliance.

Contact for Booking & Vendor Inquiries

Email: gcgobin@lonerguypublishing.com

Please include your school/program name, preferred dates, grade level(s), and the workshop type you’re interested in.

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