The Young Authors Program

Write Your
Story.
See It in
Print.

A guided 10-session journey for grades 7–12

Calling all young creators. Storytellers. Dreamers.
World-builders. Thinkers. Quiet rebels.

If you've ever had a story waiting to be told—
this is your moment.

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Young
Author
★
My Story
Xanadu StoryLab Anthology
by you — published by Xanadu
10
Sessions
7–12
Grade
1
Real Book
About the Program

Every teenager has a story.

A thought. A feeling. An idea waiting to be expressed. But most stories remain… unwritten.

Not because they lack imagination, but because they don't know where to begin… or how to finish.

The Young Authors Program is a guided 10-session journey where students (Grade 7–12) learn to:

This workshop is not just about writing. It's about building emotional intelligence, one story at a time.

At the end of the program, Xanadu Publishing will compile selected stories and publish them as a professionally designed book.

A real book. With your name in it.

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Not just a writing class
A guided journey where you complete an original story and experience the process of becoming an author.
✍️
Write from Session 1
No passive learning — you create from the very first session.
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Start & Finish
Structured guidance ensures you complete what you start — every time.
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Guided Mentoring
Personal feedback and mentorship, not just generic instruction.
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Published Anthology
Selected stories appear in a real, professionally produced book.
The Curriculum

The 10-Session
Journey

Each session builds on the last — taking you from a raw idea to a finished, publishable story.

Sessions 1–2
Finding Your Idea & Voice
Discover the story only you can tell and the voice that makes it uniquely yours.
Sessions 3–4
Characters & Plot
Build characters readers care about and structure a plot that keeps them turning pages.
Sessions 5–7
Writing Your First Draft
Put words on the page with guided exercises and step-by-step mentor support.
Sessions 8–9
Editing & Refining
Polish your work like a real author — strengthening clarity, impact, and style.
Session 10
Final Submission & Publishing
Submit your completed story for the Xanadu Publishing anthology.
What You Get

Key Features

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Structured 10-Session Journey
A carefully designed arc that takes you from idea to published story, one step at a time.
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Live Interactive Sessions
Real-time learning, discussion, and writing — not pre-recorded, not passive.
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Step-by-Step Guidance
From idea to final draft — every stage broken down and supported with exercises.
✏️
Feedback & Mentoring
Personalised feedback on your writing to help you improve with every draft.
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Storytelling & Creativity
Exposure to storytelling structure, narrative techniques, and creative thinking.
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Real Book Publication
Selected stories are professionally published by Xanadu Publishing. Your name in print.
The Transformation

Who You Become

Before
"I have ideas but don't know how to write them"
↓
After
"I've written my own story"
Before
"I start things but never finish them"
↓
After
"I complete what I create"
Before
"I'm not sure if I'm creative"
↓
After
"I am a storyteller."
Who Should Attend

Is this for you?

  • 📝 Budding authors from Grade 7–12 who enjoy writing or storytelling
  • 💡 Students who have ideas but don't know how to express them
  • 🔨 Creative minds who want to build something entirely their own
  • 🎓 Students looking to create a unique achievement beyond academics
You don't need to be a writer.
You just need a story to tell. Every great author started exactly where you are — with an idea and the courage to begin. We'll handle the rest.
"The ability to think clearly and express it well is a rare advantage. This is where it's built."
What You Gain

Why This Matters

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Become a published author — early
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Think clearly. Write powerfully. Express confidently.
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Build focus, discipline, and a completion mindset
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Create original work you're proud to call your own
🗣️
Develop a voice that stands out — in school and beyond
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A unique achievement for school applications and portfolios
❤️
Build emotional intelligence, one story at a time
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At an age where most consume content — you'll create it

At an age where most consume content,
you'll learn to create it.

Mausam
Pandya
Author · Ideator · Mentor
Published Work
"In Search of a Poem"
108 poems on life, love & motherhood
Upcoming
"Storycraft: How Great
Stories Are Built"
Your Mentor

Meet Mausam Pandya

"The ability to think clearly and express it well is a rare advantage. Xanadu Story Lab is where it's built."

Mausam Pandya is an ideator, writer, and poet with a Master's in English Literature from Mumbai University and over 14 years of professional writing experience — including work with leading agencies like R. K. Swamy-BBDO and Publicis.

She knows what powerful communication looks like in the real world. But more importantly, she knows where it begins — not in boardrooms, not in textbooks, but in a child who dares to express.

Through workshops, masterclasses (including sessions with the Rotary Club), and deep involvement in educational spaces, Mausam has worked with students across ages. She doesn't just teach writing. She builds writers.

Her approach: Think first. Feel deeply. Then write.
Students aren't trained to impress. They are guided to express.
Program Details

Everything You
Need to Know

📅
Duration
10 Sessions
💻
Format
Live Online
👥
Batch Size
Limited Seats
🗓️
Starting
June 2026
🎓
Eligible Grades
Grade 7–12
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Time / Session
2–3 Hours
⚡ Early Bird Offer
Rs. 9,999
Regular Price: Rs. 18,000
Flexible payment options available · Limited seats at this price

What You Need to Join

  • Curiosity that leads the way
  • A basic ease with reading and writing
  • The intent to begin — and the discipline to finish
  • An open mind and a story waiting to be told
No prior writing experience required.

Conducted by

Xanadu Publishing
A New-Age Author Growth Platform.
From blank page to published work to post-publish support.

FAQs

Common Questions

Not at all. This program is designed for beginners as well as those who already enjoy writing.
Fiction, real-life experiences, thoughts, or creative narratives — you'll be guided to shape your idea into a complete story.
Compelling stories that meet quality and completion standards will be selected and published as a book by Xanadu Publishing.
Approximately 2–3 hours per session, including the live class and writing practice.
Yes. It improves writing skills, confidence, and creative thinking — all of which directly support academic performance and beyond.
The next batch begins in June 2026. Seats are limited — early registration is recommended to secure your spot at the early bird price.
Limited Seats Available

Your story deserves
to be written.
And read.

Join the Xanadu Young Authors Program. Turn the story in your head into a real, published book. Starting June 2026 — seats are limited.

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Conducted by Xanadu Publishing · A New-Age Author Growth Platform

Write to us at mausam@xanadupublishing.com