The Teen Writers Club is a place for high school aged writers to make new connections, be inspired, and develop their writing. We provide a safe, fun and engaging program for passionate young writers of all interests, ages and abilities.

The Club meets on Saturdays during school term, and is guided by a guest teacher. The program is shaped by the interests of the group, and they’re supported to set and achieve their own writing goals. We provide creative content, information on the industry and careers, mentoring, and the opportunity for support for school-based writing projects. 2024 will be facilitated by Adam Cece.

Participants will:

• Meet and connect with like-minded writerly peers
• Develop and practise creative writing skills
• Build a deeper understanding of the writing industry and pathways for the future.

Term 2, 2024 dates: Starting Saturday May 4, 10.30am-12pm
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22

Venue: City Library, 3 Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000

Cost: $200

—We strongly recommend all staff, speakers, and attendees of in-person events be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You cannot attend if you have been asked to isolate by SA Health or are feeling unwell. See our full policy here. We are still encouraging classroom contacts to wear masks if attending the club and there are capacity limits so the club will be restricted to 19 students.

—The Writers SA Youth Membership category also includes a subscription to Voiceworks. Voiceworks is a national literary journal that features exciting new writing and art by young Australians. Join here. (there are no further discounts for The Teen Writers Club. 30% discount applies to the non-member price of seasonal program workshops and events only.)

—If you are experiencing economic hardship, limited subsidised Teen Writers Club places may be available, please contact [email protected] to discuss.

Guest Teacher: Adam Cece

Adam Cece is an award-winning best-selling author of children’s books, including Wesley Booth Super Sleuth, Twin Spin and the hilarious Huggabie Falls series, which has been published worldwide. He is an SA Premier’s Reading Challenge Ambassador, and visits schools and libraries around Australia delivering fun, interactive talks focused on being an author, the craft of writing, getting published, solving mysteries, and how to write a cracking shopping list.