Turn Good Writing Into GREAT Writing!
At Pop Writing, we make writing fun, creative, and effective—helping young people and adults build the confidence to express themselves clearly and powerfully. We offer a safe, welcoming space for writers to work on their craft with the guidance of passionate experts in the field.
Whether you’re a student aiming for better grades or a writer wanting to share your story and communicate with confidence, Pop Writing gives your words the power to POP.
Adult Workshops
Summer Workshops
What we offer
Variety
We offer a variety of workshops covering different genres, subjects, and techniques.
These workshops are updated to fit the needs of our participants, so if you don’t see what you like, reach out to us.
Customization
Do you have a group in need of a workshop to inspire creativity or improve writing? Are you a camp looking for specialized activities for your campers’ days? Contact us at teams@pop-writing.com.
We can tailor a workshop to fit your needs. Some workshops that we have curated include one for Girl Scouts to help them achieve their Junior Scribe Badge and another for seniors at adult living communities.
One on One
Personal attention makes all the difference for some writers. Need help with your college essay, specific assignment, or writing skill?
We offer one-on-one Training as well as private one-on-one Tutoring to help you grow faster and gain real confidence in your writing.
Contact us at teams@pop-writing.com for rates and availability.
Why Pop Writing Works
Be the Writer You Want to Be
Our engaging prompts inspire self-discovery, reduce stress, and create a real sense of accomplishment. Best of all, every writer becomes part of a supportive community where creativity and a passion for writing are shared and celebrated – an environment that helps writers grow.
Build Confidence in Story Telling
At Pop Writing, we make writing less stressful and a lot more fun by sharing easy, practical strategies that anyone can use. Writers will receive feedback and learn focused revision tools that develop their voice, sharpen their work, and build portfolios — perfect for contests, scholarships, or simply the pride of seeing their journey unfold.
Academic Improvements
Pop Writing helps students unlock their creative expression while building confidence in their communication. Our approach not only makes writing more engaging and enjoyable, it also paves the way for academic improvements — from stronger essays to higher standardized test scores and improved performance on everyday assignments.
Your Writing Team!
Lynn Leschke
Co-Founder
For over 35 years, Lynn Leschke has taught English and writing, helping students find and refine their voices to craft analytical, personal, and college essays, as well as creative and poetic works for their portfolios. Beyond the classroom, she has served as advisor to the school newspaper, yearbook, and poetry club, nurturing student expression.
Lynn has shared her expertise on the subject of writing and teaching writing at both national and international conferences for organizations such as the Massachusetts Writing Project, the National Council of Teachers of English, the New England Association of Teachers of English, and the International Conference on Learning.
As a writer herself, Lynn believes writing is a process that brings joy and is especially drawn toward poetry and short fiction.
Diana Powers
Co-Founder
Diana Powers is a passionate writer and writing instructor. She has participated in workshops, including the National Council of Teachers of English, the Boothbay Literacy Retreat, the NH Summer Literacy Institute, and the Minnesota Writing Project, where she served as a trained consultant. With 25+ years of teaching experience, she has worked with students from grades 1 through 12 and has led art and writing classes within the local community.
On her own writing journey, Diana has also attended several retreats. She is a member of the Boston-based “Grub Street”, a community of people from diverse backgrounds who come together to write, explore books, and share work and feedback. She is an avid journaler, and her most recent journeys in writing include working on memoir and fiction.
“I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of.”
–Joss Whedon
Contact
Pop Writing
P.O. Box 685
Rutland, MA 01543
team@pop-writing.com