Snobby Poetry
We welcome you to Snobby Poetry, should you be up for the challenge. We’re a self-motivated, uber-supportive band of misfits who read, write, and share poems.
Advanced Fiction
There's always more to learn, fiction writers! Come build on the skills you've already got, and dig deeper into the qualities that give all the best stories that extra POP.
All Workshops
Uptown Stories offers workshops for fiction writing, poetry, writing & drawing comic books, and so much more!
We empower young people to write their own stories.
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Every child should experience the joy of writing—with no financial barriers.
3,352
Attending Kids
374
Workshops
16,941
Pages of Student Work Published
Read Our Stories
Check out our beautiful anthologies, as well as our digital magazine, Uptown Ink, and other fantastic student writing projects. And yes, all our students are published authors and artists!
Meet Our Teachers!
Master teachers and artists are at the core of Uptown Stories. Learn about who they are, and what they love!
Are you looking to teach, intern, or volunteer?
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See how you can get involved with Uptown Stories.
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Get information on workshops and events, plus great work from our posse of young writers.