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A Writer’s View: The Writing Process

Completed by 15 learners
Ages 13-16
Live Group Class
In this ongoing class Learners will learn about and discuss the writing process for various forms and genres of writing, as well as look at tips and tricks from authors.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(152 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional. Each week students will be asked to practice the exercises introduced in class. This is recommended for serious writers who want to improve their writing and one day publish. The more you practice the better you will get. Also, a reading list will be offered for those who would like to read about writing and the writing process. The books offered cover more ground and have many more exercises than can be used in the classroom during one class period.
Assessment
Students will be assessed informally through discussion and sharing of their writing.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 10
In this ongoing class learners will look at different parts of the writing process. 

Each week will cover a different step of the writing process in depth. From Brainstorming to Writing to Revising and Editing to Publishing. Each step will be discussed and examples of how authors work through the step will be looked at. 
Some weeks will be devoted to craft, from Character Development to Setting, from Pacing to Dialogue. We will look at different genres of writing and the expectations for these genres. Learners will be given a broad view of writing by looking at how different Authors write. 
Each class will consist of a Powerpoint presentation on the weekly topic. Then a discussion of the topic will follow. Each student will be given 10-15 minutes throughout class to write using the strategies or topics we are learning. Class will end with a discussion of what worked and what didn't work for the writing exercise. Students may also share their writing during this time.

2023

- Fall / Autumn -
Week of September 3 __The Writing Process Overview
Week of September 10 __Brainstorming
Week of September 17 __Pre-writing 
Week of September 24 ___Writing 
Week of October 1 __Revising 
Week of October 8 __Editing
Week of October 15 __Publishing  
Week of October 22 __Genre Overview
Week of October 29 __Characters
Week of November 5 __Setting 
Week of November 12 __Dialogue
Week of November 19 __Pacing and Tension

2024

- Winter -
Week of TBD __The Writing Process Overview
Week of TBD __Brainstorming
Week of TBD __Pre-writing 
Week of TBD ___Writing 
Week of TBD __Revising 
Week of TBD __Editing
Week of TBD __Publishing  
Week of TBD __Genre Overview
Week of TBD __Characters
Week of TBD __Setting 
Week of TBD __Dialogue
Week of TBD __Pacing and Tension

- Spring -
Week of TBD __The Writing Process Overview
Week of TBD __Brainstorming
Week of TBD __Pre-writing 
Week of TBD ___Writing 
Week of TBD __Revising 
Week of TBD __Editing
Week of TBD __Publishing  
Week of TBD __Genre Overview
Week of TBD __Characters
Week of TBD __Setting 
Week of TBD __Dialogue
Week of TBD __Pacing and Tension

Learning Goals

Learners will learn that the writing process is different for everyone.
Learners will develop their own writing process by practicing and learning what works for them and what doesn't work for them.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Single Learner Classes: - Single learner classes will go ahead as scheduled unless learner and family request otherwise. - If discussion ends early, learners will have writing time at the end of class.
Supply List
Writing Notebook (this can be loose paper in a binder or a spiral notebook or a composition notebook)
Pencils and erasers (because we will be writing and erasing)
Pens (if desired)
Optional: Writing Books (from book list)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.7
152reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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.
I have not published my first Novel, of which I am currently in the editing and revising stages. The reason for this is that the story is a fantasy novel and I am working hard to build the world in which the story takes place. It is intended to be part of a series with at least 10 novels, so far. I am a bit of a perfectionist in my own writing and prefer to work out all the details in advance. Not all authors do this and that will be discussed in this class (Pre-writing and Writing).

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