Scholastic Writing Award Prep Workshop Scholastic Writing Award Preparation Workshop VSA Scholastic Writing Award Preparation Workshop has a new format this year! Our new format maximizes student engagement, offers more 1-on-1 teacher feedback to every student, and elevates the quality of each student’s writing.This year, students attend eight group lectures, each offering a deep dive into core writing skills and techniques. By studying mentor texts of past Scholastic Writing Award winners and attending concrete, skills-based lectures, students develop a clear voice and ear for language. Over the course of the program, students produce four essays for submission to Scholastic and receive rounds of written feedback. Students also receive 8 hours of 1-on-1 sessions with a writing teacher for brainstorming and revision. Students will build a robust body of polished essays and stories with which to submit to the 2025–26 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Sign up by 3/31/25 to save 10% Lecture Schedule Register Today What is the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards? Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a nationally held annual competition that upholds a longstanding tradition of creative excellence in teensStudents can submit an unlimited number of works across 11 Writing categories and 15 Art categoriesOriginality, skill, and voice are emphasized in the judging criteriaSubmissions are due in early December. Students must be 13 years old by the submission deadline. Visit artandwriting.org to find your local Scholastic Awards region. Scholastic Writing Award Categories Critical EssayDramatic ScriptFlash FictionHumorJournalism Novel WritingPersonal Essay & MemoirPoetryScience Fiction & FantasyShort StoryWriting Portfolio Why submit to the Scholastic Awards? Significant accolades for college resumes and applicationsAwards include scholarships for college tuition and summer enrichment programsFurthers training and practice in writing genresReinforce the ability to set goals with tangible rewardsIncreases intrinsic motivation through confidence Scholastic Lecture Topics: Writing Skills for Every Genre LecturesLecture TopicLecture Date Lecture 1Story Structure and Narrative ArcSunday, April 27, 7–9pm ET Lecture 2Unforgettable Openings to Hook Your ReaderSunday, May 18, 7–9pm ET Lecture 3Language, Style, and VoiceSunday, June 8, 7–9pm ET Lecture 4Incorporating Research and Real-World ConnectionsSunday, July 13, 7–9pm ET Lecture 5Writing for Emotional ImpactSunday, July 27, 7–9pm ET Lecture 6Character Dimension and PerspectiveSunday, August 17, 7–9pm ET Lecture 7Pacing and Momentum to Engage the Reader until the Last WordSunday, August 24, 7–9pm ET Lecture 8World Building for Fiction and PoetrySunday, September 14, 7–9pm ET Enroll today Craft Polished Essays, Stories, and Poems with VSA Writing Teacher Feedback Each student will write 4 written pieces for the Scholastic Writing Workshop. After registration, students will sign up for 4 writing deadlines between June and September. Each submission will receive 2 rounds of written feedback. Each student has 8 hours of 1-on-1 teacher conference. In 1-on-1 conferences, VSA teachers help students brainstorm, plan, revise, and edit each written piece to be sharp and polished as possible. This high level of personalized feedback provides students with a rock-solid foundation in critical reading skills, writing techniques, and the mechanics of language. Brainstorming is a key part of the VSA Scholastic Writing process. For each submission, students provide a list of brainstormed topics for VSA teacher review and feedback. By offering robust discussion and feedback early in the writing process, VSA teachers help students plan compelling, well-thought-out stories, essays, and poems that hook readers and make them keep reading. VSA teachers then follow up with detailed written feedback on each draft. From helping reshape the narrative outline and arc of each piece to providing advice on word choice, syntax, and grammar, our teachers help students become stronger editors, writers, and critics of their own work. Enroll today VSA Future Congratulates 116 VSA Scholastic Winners! Class Tuition Ready to Enroll Your Child? Experience premium-quality education within the comfort of your home. Sign up with VSA Future Learning Center today! Enroll Now
