Your story is worth finishing
Creative writing classes where kids and teens write real books, build confidence, and actually hit publish. Not homework. And absolutely not boring.
Every kid can write.
// about
Not your average writing class
Most writing classes feel like homework. We teach writing through storytelling, because when kids use their imagination, the pressure to be perfect disappears. They can be weird. They can make themselves laugh.
Students don't just start books here. They finish, revise, and publish them. When that first copy arrives in the mail? They sparkle.
Confidence first
Positive feedback that actually works. Perfectionism is the enemy.
Ship it
Students publish real, printed books through Purcell Publishing.
All brains welcome
ADHD, ESL, neurodivergent, reluctant writers. We get it.
Award winners
Scholastic finalists, college scholarships, published authors.
// classes
Pick your path
Live classes on Outschool. Every genre. Real feedback. Real books.
Chapter Books
Write and publish a real chapter book. Big ideas, finished stories, a printed copy in your hands.
Novel Writing
Go deeper into character, plot, and world-building. Write in any genre. The weirder the better.
Teen Workshop
Advanced craft for serious writers. Past students: Scholastic finalists, scholarship winners, published authors.
// student work
Published by students
Real books written and published by Story Studio students.
// meet the founder
Kim Purcell
Published novelist, MFA, founder · The kids call her Miss Kim
Author of Trafficked (Penguin) and This Is Not a Love Letter (Disney-Hyperion). Named to NPR's Best Books of the Year and Columbia's Bank Street Books of the Year. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has taught writing in Korea, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Visit kimpurcell.com// reviews
Real talk from real families
4.9
385+ reviews on Outschool
Parent review
“My child has always wanted to write her own stories, and we are so thankful to Ms. Kim for helping my child's dream come true. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Her guidance and encouragement have motivated my child to keep going and to enjoy writing even more.”
An Outschool parent
Creative Writing: Write a Short Story, Chapter Book, or Novel
Parent review
“My son loved this class, especially the group activities during class and peer review. Wonderful, inspiring teacher who creates a great classroom atmosphere.”
Heather Hodges M.
Creative Writing: Write and Publish a Novel
Parent review
“Wonderful class! My son loved it. He completed a 20 chapter novel. Mrs. Purcell provided encouraging feedback for every chapter. She was very responsive and organized. The videos were amazing and so engaging. My son wants to take this class again!”
Holly S.
Flex Creative Writing: Write a Novel With Novelist Kim Purcell
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