Summer Writing Workshop for Teens

A Bloc of Writers’ summer camp is a fun, affordable summer writing workshop designed to familiarize high school students with personal essay writing, boost confidence, and improve writing and language skills. After participating in this workshop, students will understand how to come up with essay topics and ace their college essays—when the time comes—with less help from tutors like us.  The workshop is open to students entering grades 9 through 12. Underclassmen will have the opportunity to practice writing personal essays before they have to tackle college essays, as well as review the Common App prompts and supplemental essay prompts. Rising seniors will begin, and get feedback on, their college application essays.  Students will learn the various elements of an effective narrative essay, including dialogue, voice, scene setting and structure; perform several in-class writing exercises designed to make your writing more powerful, descriptive and effective; learn how to tackle a writing prompt, brainstorm ideas for essays and organize and focus essays; receive one-on-one feedback on several writing assignments in a supportive, fun, environment; and learn the tools and tricks of the trade, including how to transform life experiences into extraordinary stories! About us: A Bloc of Writers is a Greenwich-based writing, editing, and tutoring company. We specialize in helping students write impressive. authentic college application essays. What sets us apart is that our essay tutors are all professional writers, editors, and teachers. In addition, we offer affordable college admissions guidance.