Signups are now closed for Spring 2024.

If you’re a passionate young writer working on a major project like a novel or chapbook; you specialize in a writing genre that isn’t often taught in school; or you’re generally committed to writing and you’d like to cultivate your talents, the Standing Coaching program is for you. You’ll be matched with a coach who’s an expert in your genre(s) of choice, and you’ll receive personalized feedback that will help you to come into your own as a writer.

You’ll meet virtually with your Standing Coach once a week for 8 weeks this spring, with the exact time dependent on your and your coach’s mutual availability.

***FALL ONLY***

Seeking feedback on a piece of writing or three? Want a second pair of eyes on your college essay or your submissions to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards? Come to our drop-in coaching! It’s hosted both virtually and in-person through Friday Night Writes, a partner program between Cosmic Writers, the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and the Philadelphia Writing Project.

To reserve a slot for a virtual appointment, sign up here. To participate in person in Philadelphia, simply come to Gutmann College House (211 S. 40th St.) on a Friday from September 22nd–November 10th between 4–6pm.