The Young Writer Summer Experience
The Young Writer Summer Experience
Overview
This Summer Experience will not be running in Summer 2023. For similar career experience in this field, please take a look at our Young Journalist Summer Experience Here.
The Young Writer Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully-immersive experience of working as a writer in London.
Over the course of 15 days, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of writing that one can imagine: visit a top publishing house and present your work to literary professionals, step into the shoes of a freelance writer and premier your collection at The British Library.
Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful writer.
- Premiere your original writing collection at an exclusive book launch, held in one of London literary venues: The British Library.
- Visit a leading publishing house and present your original manuscript to a panel of literary professionals and for their feedback.
- Sell your story: pitch your book to publicity officers and sales & marketing representatives.
- Become a freelance writer: develop the central concept, plot-points, scripts and storylines to be used in a popular book.
- Step into the shoes of a Journalist, write newsworthy headlines, and filter through fake news to differentiate fact from fiction.
- Attend a private networking event with literary professionals in publishing, creative writing, editing, reviewing and marketing.
- Be coached through the immersive experiences by writers and literary professionals specialising in publishing, creative writing, editing, reviewing and more.
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career.
- Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in writing.
- Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more.
- World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top writer: leadership, teamwork, communication, time management, public speaking, negotiation and more.
- Attending the experience demonstrates that you have gained skills such which are highly-valued by top universities.
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications applications.
- Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.
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Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:
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days 1-15 (the full experience); or
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days 1-10 only; or
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days 1-5 only
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Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout
Places are highly limited and we are now over 50% full for this experience.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice/instalments, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.
| London 5-Day | London 10-Day | London 15-Day | |
| Length | Days 1-5 | Days 1-10 | Days 1-15 |
| Create your own piece of extended writing with guidance from professional writers on every stage of the process. Visit a leading publishing house and get exclusive advice on how to get published. Learn how to pitch and market your book. | |||
| Collaborate to develop a pilot script, receive valuable feedback from industry professionals. Visit the offices of one of UK’s leading voices in investigative journalism. Premier your work at a book launch at The British Library. | |||
| Private networking session with top writers | |||
| World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top writer | |||
| Summer Experience fee | £1475 | £2850 | £3950 |
| Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included |
Available for an additional £990 |
Available for an additional £1815 |
Available for an additional £2640 |
| Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way) |
Available for an additional £150 |
Available for an additional £150 |
Available for an additional £150 |
In Person
Available dates:
- 28th July 2023
Venues:
- The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.
Accommodation location:
Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls
Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,
College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ
International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS
Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Covid-19
There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.
Support
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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.