Earn English credit.  Write a novel.  Boost your college prep.

What if English class led to a finished novel and prepared you for college level courses?

At The Teen Authors Institute, we believe storytelling is both a timeless art and a future-shaping force.

Our Classical Storycraft Method blends the deep thinking of a classical education with the creative spark of project-based learning. Students don’t just learn about writing—they become storytellers.

They move from idea to outline, from rough draft to polished prose. Along the way, they master the grammar of story, sharpen logic, and refine their unique voice.

By the end, your teen will hold more than a manuscript—they’ll hold proof of their discipline, imagination, and authorship that will carry them into college or their future career.

This is where lifelong storytellers are forged.

Welcome to The Classical Storycraft Method.

Rooted in the Classical Trivium. Powered by project-based learning.

  • 1. Earn English Credit Through Real Writing Mastery

    Build a strong foundation in story structure, character, vivid language, and grammar—while fulfilling high school English requirements through immersive, creative learning.

  • 2. Sharpen Critical Thinking Through Literary Analysis

    Study classic and contemporary works to understand what makes stories resonate—and apply those insights to your own writing.

  • 3. Write a Full-Length Novel & Learn the Skills Needed to Revise It

    From first spark to final draft, students craft an original book and learn the skills needed to revise with clarity—shaping rough ideas into compelling stories.

  • 4. Build an Author Website & Learn About the Industry

    Learn the basics of how both traditional and self-publishing work PLUS we’ll teach you how to build a professional author website to showcase your writing.

“The most fun I’ve ever had learning—and the most encouraging!”

— Emily

A program created & taught by NYT bestselling C.J. Redwine & Mary Weber.

Owners of The Writer’s Sanctuary, Mary and C.J. are former teachers, curriculum developers, homeschool moms, and the authors of a combined 20 books, including The Storyteller’s Weekly Journal from Barnes & Noble. They work with internationally bestselling writers, Hollywood film directors, and multi-million dollar entrepreneurs, as well as brand new writers.

“C.J. and Mary turn dreamers into authors.”

— Jake

What Makes the Program Different

  • The Classical Storycraft Method

    Built on the time-tested Classical Trivium and powered by project-based learning.

  • Pick Between 3 Options

    Choose between 3 options: the complete 2 Year Program, the 1st or 2nd year, or individual modules.

  • Go at Your Own Pace

    Our 100% virtual and modular format allows students to either go at their own pace or work on track with the accountability of faculty.

  • Students Learn to Think Like Successful Storytellers

    For teens who are tired of dry assignments and test prep, we give them the tools to craft compelling plots, build memorable characters, and write with clarity, confidence, and heart.

  • Lessons + Guidance = Results

    Where most English programs teach rules, we guide students through the art of storytelling—from idea to finished novel.

Learn from:

  • industry professionals

  • literary agents

  • editors

  • and mentors

who lead with integrity and a deep respect for teen writers and their stories.

Program Associates

  • Holly Root: Literary Agent & Owner of Root Literary

  • Lauren MacLeod: Senior Literary Agent with Aevitas Creative Management

  • Melanie Figueroa: Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Mary Weber: Bestselling Author, Editor, & Marketing Strategist

  • C.J. Redwine: New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor, & Book Coach

Want to know if our program would be a good fit?

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A Letter to Teen Writers and Their Families

Dear future storytellers (and the families cheering them on),

We believe writing is more than a subject — it’s a way of thinking, questioning, and shaping the world. It’s also a timeless craft, honed by countless creators before us, yet constantly renewed by every fresh voice that dares to pick up a pen.

At The Teen Authors Institute, we’ve built something rare: a writing curriculum that marries the enduring wisdom of classical education with the excitement and purpose of real-world creative projects. Through our Classical Storycraft Method, your student will do more than learn about plot, character, and prose. They’ll analyze stories with a keen, logical eye, build their own from the ground up, and polish them into works they can be truly proud of.

Here, we don’t just teach teens how to write. We help them become writers — thoughtful, disciplined, and unafraid to share their stories. By the end of our program, your student won’t simply have studied the art of storytelling. They’ll have lived it: with a completed novel in hand that proves their growth, and the confidence to continue creating for years to come.

We can’t wait to see the stories they’ll bring into the world.

With excitement and conviction,
~Your Teen Authors Institute Team

“This is the English program I wish existed when I was a teen.”

— Sarah

Explore our Signature Approach

The Classical Storycraft™ Method

Built on the time-tested Classical Trivium and powered by project-based learning, our method guides students through the grammar (fundamentals), logic (analysis), and rhetoric (expression) of storytelling. Every lesson builds toward real-world outcomes—like a finished novel and polished writing portfolio.