Inspiring young writers.
Writing has the power to transform lives. We help children and young people discover the joy of storytelling — and see their work published.
At Black On Top Ltd, we specialise in supporting children and young people through creative writing programmes that develop confidence, imagination, communication skills and self-expression.
We encourage creativity and curiosity while helping young people discover the joy of storytelling. We believe every child has a story worth telling.
Our programmes are designed to…
- Build confidence in writing
- Develop literacy and communication skills
- Encourage imagination and creativity
- Improve self-expression
- Foster critical thinking
- Support emotional wellbeing through creative outlets
- Develop lifelong learning skills
Make something. Together.
Our workshops provide engaging and enriching experiences for children and young people of all abilities. Working alongside teachers, professional writers, schools and community partners, we deliver programmes that inspire creativity and support literacy development.
We are particularly committed to creating opportunities for underserved and underrepresented young people to access high-quality creative experiences.
- Story writing
- Poetry and spoken word
- Creative storytelling
- Character development
- Book creation
- Publishing projects
- Confidence-building activities
- Group and one-to-one mentoring
Where young writers become authors.
We are a team of experienced publishers and creative professionals dedicated to supporting emerging writers.
We provide inspiration, industry-led guidance, mentorship and publishing opportunities for talented young writers who want to see their work reach a wider audience, creating books that inspire creativity, curiosity, learning and positive change.
- Professional editorial support
- Creative writing mentoring
- Author development opportunities
- Publishing guidance
- Writing competitions
- Anthologies and collaborative books
- Opportunities for young authors to become published writers
By helping young people publish their work, we build confidence, pride and ambition while celebrating their creativity and achievements.
We believe every child has a story worth telling.Sparking a love of writing, one story at a time
Got a young writer — or a school?
Tell us about your group and what you would like to achieve, and we will help you plan a programme.