Learners will explore writing through reading. 
Learners will practice writing through weekly prompts.
Learners will build a writing habit to become better writers.
Learners will explore their own writing style and learn what works best for them.

I have a BA in Creative Writing. I have taken and continue to take writing classes to improve my writing expertise. I have written extensively in my life. I love to write and want to share that love of writing with students. There was a time in my life when teachers told me I couldn't write because my writing didn't fit into the "box" they believed Writing was. I have since learned that all authors have their own writing style, technique, and process and that the process that works best for you, the author, is the best process. I want to share this understanding with students and help them discover their own process.

Homework Offered
- Reading Assignments for each week (either in page numbers or chapters depending on the book)
- Writing prompt assignments - learners will receive a list of prompts to choose from, learners are encouraged to write for at least 30 minutes a day on a prompt of their choosing. Learners may write on their own ideas/prompts if they prefer instead of teacher provided prompts. Learners will turn in writing to teacher in order to receive feedback. 
- At the end of each book a final reflection may be completed and turned in to teacher for those who wish to receive a "Certificate of Completion" for the Book.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed on their participation in discussions. 
Learners will be assessed on submitted work.
A Letter Grade will be available By Request.
A Written evaluation and report will be available By Request.
Grades Offered

In this Book Club learners will read one of the following Books on Writing
- Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book? by Ally Carter 
- Wrede on Writing by Patricia C Wrede 
- Brave The Page by  Rebecca Stern & Grant Faulkner  
- Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly by Gail Carson Levine 
- Seize the Story by Victoria Hanley 
- Rip the Page!: Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke 
-Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook by Anne Mazer 
- Writing Where You Are: How to Use Writing to Make Sense of Your Life by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and Elizabeth Verdick 
- Creative Writing for Teens by Amanda Harrington 
- Dare to Write: Creative Writing Prompts for Young People and Word Rebels Everywhere by Kristen Fogle