You have a story in you. It is waiting to be written.
We help teens develop their unique voice, channel it through writing, and share it in meaningful (and profitable!) ways.
Amplify your voice, publish your writing, and get paid for your creative work.
At The School of Authentic Leadership & Storytelling (aka, SOALS), we empower teens to cultivate creativity, build an entrepreneurial mindset, and share their voice confidently through writing and storytelling.
We offer a combination of weekly workshops, writing club, monthly writer roundtables & asynchronous courses—all designed to help young writers grow, connect, and publish their work with confidence.
JOIN THE SOALS COMMUNITY & GAIN INSTANT ACCESS TO…
Live Weekly Creative Calls ⚡️
A weekly meetup to play games, tell stories, share ideas, laugh a lot, and flex your creativity muscles đź’Ş
Live Weekly Writing Club ✍️
Dedicated weekly calls to write—on your own, but in community—seek feedback, and build your writing habit.
Live Monthly Author Chats đź”®
Meet published writers who were once in your shoes—ask questions and receive personalized guidance!
24/7 Resource Library đź“š
A growing hub of prompts, challenges, video courses, and curated resources you can tap into ANY time.
A Look Inside The Community:
VIDEO COURSES FOR SELF-PACED LEARNING
Our self-paced courses are designed to help young people develop writing, storytelling, and publishing skills. Each course is meant to feel short & sweet, while simultaneously packed with actionable insights and practical exercises to help you apply what you learn.
Whether you’re looking to publish your first book, start an independent newsletter or online publication, or craft a compelling college essay, our courses will guide you step by step.
Featured Courses:
The Art of Storytelling: Master the fundamentals of compelling storytelling, from crafting unforgettable characters to building immersive worlds.
Self-Publishing 101: Learn the process of self-publishing from start to finish. This course is the place to start whether you want to create a novel, non-fiction book, or collection of poetry.
Start Your Own Subscription-Based Newsletter: Build an audience and monetize your writing with a newsletter.
The College Essay Kickstarter Course: By parent popular demand! Craft a standout personal essay that feels authentic and gets noticed by admissions officers.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
Yearly
$27 / month
✔️ Weekly Live Creative Calls – Writing prompts, games, creative exercises
✔️ Weekly Writing Club – Write together and seek feedback from peers & mentors weekly
✔️ Live Author Q&As – Monthly sessions with published writers
✔️ Resource Library – Writing guides, templates, and tools
✔️ Self-Paced Courses – Storytelling, book publishing, college essay writing, and more
✔️ 2 Months Free Access 🎉
Monthly
$33 / month
✔️ Weekly Live Creative Calls – Writing prompts, games, creative exercises
✔️ Weekly Writing Club – Write together and seek feedback from peers & mentors weekly
✔️ Live Author Q&As – Monthly sessions with published writers
✔️ Resource Library – Writing guides, templates, and tools
✔️ Self-Paced Courses – Storytelling, book publishing, college essay writing, and more
✔️ Cancel anytime!
FAQ’s:
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SOALS is for teens who want to explore their creativity, develop their writing skills, and learn how to share their stories in meaningful (and even profitable!) ways. Whether you consider yourself a beginner or an experienced writer, our community is dedicated to helping you in finding your voice and share it with confidence.
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SOALS participants will be supported to write & publish a range of creative projects—including but not limited to poetry, short stories, memoir, essays, or articles.
You will be equipped with the tools, actionable guides, and a supportive community to keep yourself accountable and accomplish your creative goals!
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All of our live sessions, including Weekly Writing Club, Creativity Calls, and Author Roundtables, are held virtually through Zoom.
You’ll be able to RSVP and add events to your calendar from inside the SOALS Member Hub, and we will send reminders via text/email leading up to each event.
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Each session and course will be led by members of our team and/or guest mentors in our network! This includes published writers, certified educators, and epic storytellers with a range of backgrounds and life experiences—all of whom are passionate about supporting the next generation of creatives.
Learn more about our team here.
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You bet!
Weekly Writing Club (amongst other events and workshops) is a space to share your work and receive constructive feedback from both peers and experienced mentors.
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No worries! You'll have access to pre-recorded workshops and specific courses that share similar topics to our live sessions through your Member Hub.
We also host multiple live sessions every week, so it’ll never be too long before you have an opportunity to jump back in. -
Click the Sign Up button on our homepage, choose your membership, and get instant access to the SOALS community!
If you choose the monthly plan, you can cancel anytime through your account settings. The yearly plan is non-refundable but gives you two free months of access. -
The best way to try one of our sessions without locking yourself into a long-term membership is by signing up for one month for only $33.
By doing so, not only will you get to experience the one event you’re interested in, but you’ll gain access to our ENTIRE calendar of events—as well as all of our courses, resource library, and the full collection of writing prompts & challenges.
If after a month you feel like you got what you needed or SOALS isn’t the right fit, you are welcome to cancel. And even if that’s the case, we hope that you will leave having gotten way more than your money’s worth!
