Nov 8, 2026 · Los Altos Hills Town Hall · Free

Giving you the tools for your writing journey

Writer’s Hook is a write-a-thon focused on honing the craft of students’ creative writing in all forms.

In a full day event, teens across the Bay Area attend intensive writing workshops, a presentation from a published author, and gain inside advice about writing program applications and literary magazines.

Date
Sunday, November 8, 20268:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location
Los Altos Hills Town Hall26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA
Eligibility
Open to all studentsAges 13–18, all backgrounds
Cost
100% freeWorkshops, meals, snacks, and prizes included

Schedule

TimeActivity
8:00 – 8:30 AMCheck-in
8:30 – 8:45 AMOpening Ceremony
8:45 – 9:30 AMGuest Speaker Session: Hayley Diep
9:30 – 10:00 AMAdvice on Writing Program Applications and Getting Published in Literary Magazines
10:00 – 11:00 AMWorkshop I: Dr. Marcos Damián León
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMFree Writing
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch
1:00 – 2:00 PMWorkshop II: Emily King
2:00 – 3:00 PMWriting Submission / Free Writing
3:00 – 3:40 PMGuest Speaker Session: Christopher Blackman (judging begins)
3:40 – 4:15 PMOpen Mic (judging continues)
4:15 – 4:30 PMClosing Ceremony and Awards

Sponsors & partners

Run by

LearningHACK

Writer’s Hook is organized and run by LearningHACK. Sponsors help fund the day.

Location

Los Altos Hills Town Hall

26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA

Sunday, November 8, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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