Writers Inc.

What We Do

We create space for children and families facing serious illness to tell their stories—on their own terms.

At Writers Incorporated, we offer personalized writing and publishing experiences designed to meet each participant where they are. Some children want to publish a book. Others want a quiet way to process what they’re going through. Every experience is shaped around the individual.

Whether working one-on-one or in small groups, we support participants in exploring any form of writing they choose—fiction, memoir, poetry, or something entirely their own.

Book Publishing

Every child we work with has the opportunity to become a published author.

From the first idea to the final printed copy, participants are involved in every step of the process—writing, editing, illustrating, and designing their book. We make the process simple and accessible, while ensuring that each story remains fully in the author’s voice.

All books are published at no cost to families, and authors retain full ownership of their work. Finished books are printed and delivered within weeks, ready to be shared with friends, family, schools, and communities.

For many children, holding their book for the first time is more than a creative milestone—it’s a moment of pride, ownership, and accomplishment.

Restoring a Sense of Control

Serious illness often brings uncertainty, disruption, and a loss of control—especially for children. Through storytelling, we restore that sense of control.

Participants make their own creative choices: what to write, how to tell it, what it looks like, and how it ends. In a setting where so much is decided for them, this process offers something rare: autonomy, agency, and the ability to shape their own narrative.

Why It Matters

Writing is more than an activity; it’s a tool for healing.

It helps children process complex emotions, make sense of difficult experiences, and express what might otherwise feel impossible to say. It can build confidence, create connection, and offer a meaningful distraction from the realities of illness and hospitalization.

And sometimes, it sparks something even bigger—a belief in themselves as storytellers, creators, and authors. Stories don’t change what families are going through—but they can change how they carry it.