The Program Experience

NC EmpowerUP Early Scribes Program

Where Young Authors Shine!

In Early Scribes writing camps, our youth participants will embark on a thrilling adventure where they'll learn the ins and outs of crafting their very own book—from the first spark of an idea to holding the finished product in their hands.


Developed with the counsel of a team of educators, our curriculum is designed to integrate with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Standard Course of Study for middle school English Language Arts. Together, we'll explore the art of planning captivating plots, weaving rich narratives, refining their writing through the editing process, bringing their story to life with illustrations, and finally, sharing their masterpiece with the world through publication.


Guided by experienced mentors and surrounded by fellow young writers, they'll receive the support and encouragement needed to thrive. Together, we’ll embark on a remarkable journey of literary exploration and self-expression while cultivating a lifelong love for storytelling.


Program Goals

  • Educate students in grades 6-10 in the art of storytelling, writing, and publishing through our custom curriculum, designed to integrate with the NC Department of Public Instruction's Standard Course of Study in English Language Arts and foster a love for literacy.


  • Connect participants with local resources & organizations with programs to nurture their creative literary skills.


  • Explore career options in creative industries that revolve around writing, storytelling and content creation through lived experience guest speakers.


  • Teach a foundation of entrepreneurship to help map out a plan for leveraging their product: their new book.


Early Scribes 2024-2025 Program Curriculum

01

Unit One

Plotting the Story

Deciding on Point of View

Character Development

Using Dialogue

Considering your Theme


02

Unit Two

What is a story Arc?

Constructing Story Arcs


03

Unit Three

Show, Don’t Tell

Using Descriptive Details

Editing and Revision Checklist


04

Unit Four

Exploring Creative Industries

Entrepreneurship

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