⭐All learners are welcome! This class is loved by diverse learners, including fledgling writers, enthusiastic writers, those starting out on a project, those revising a project, poets, short story writers, genre writers, debut novel writers, ESL learners, Autistic, and ADHD!
⭐Learners are welcome to write by hand or type (Google Docs are provided).
⭐Subscriptions renew every Sunday (like all ongoing classes.)
⭐Ask about sibling, friend, and loyalty discounts!
⭐Coupon codes below!
⭐Continue for as long as you want (and drop out when you need to.)
⭐Your encouraging messages and reviews help motivate me to continue creating new content!

👉Is a story tickling your brain begging to be written?
👉Do you have a stack of unfinished stories?
👉Are you in the midst of a creative writing project?

✔️Perfect!
Join other writers as you craft your story and polish it to a shine!

Bring your story idea, outline, or work-in-progress, whether it's a short story, novella, or novel. Any genre is fine, although gory details and nightmarish frights should not be selected for sharing (out loud, in the chat box, or in the classroom).

New learners are always welcome!
Subscriptions renew every Sunday (like all ongoing classes.)
Ask about sibling, friend, and loyalty discounts!
Coupon codes below!
Continue for as long as you want (and drop out when you need to.)
Your encouraging messages and reviews help motivate me to continue creating new content!

1️⃣At the beginning of each creative session, each writer will briefly introduce what they are working on. (Make sure you bring your story to class so you can work on it!)

2️⃣From there, the teacher will briefly introduce a story element or writing technique, as follows, using embedded YouTube videos or examples in the classroom: 

The Week of October 6, 2024 - No Class
The Week of October 13, 2024 - Anaphora (Powerful repetition)
The Week of October 20, 2024 - Double Purpose Scenes
The Week of October 27, 2024 - Plot Episodes (Conflict)   
The Week of November 3, 2024 - Syntax (Parallelism & harmony)
The Week of November 10, 2024 - Characterization (Tone) 
The Week of November 17, 2024 - Syntax (Varied Sentences)
The Week of November 24, 2024 - Characterization (Juxtaposition)
The Week of December 1, 2024 - Motif (Developing a theme) 
The Week of December 8, 2024 - Plot (Falling Action)
The Week of December 15, 2024 - Allusion (Giving clues to well-read readers)
Characterization (Diction and malapropism)
Pacing (Short sentences and fragments)
Simile (Solidifying the abstract)
Paragraphs (Varied lengths for ultimate impact)
Plot (Conclusion/resolution)
Theme (Conclusion)
Characterization (Show, don't tell)
Syntax & Diction (Remove the dead weight) 
Metonymy
Synecdoche
Alternate Paths (Branches, expectations, twists, gamebooks, interactive fiction, visual novels, narrative adventures, and spin-offs)

3️⃣Each writer should look for an example of that day's story element or writing technique within their story or find a place to add it. The teacher will invite the writers to share their examples or to consider how the technique could be useful in their stories. The passages shared should be specific to that class's focus, being mindful that others will also want to share.

4️⃣The remaining time will be spent developing our stories. Snacks and beverages are welcome as long as they are not distracting to others. You are also welcome to listen to music if that helps you write, but be considerate of other writers who may need silence to focus their thoughts. During this time, keep chatter to a minimum so each writer can make progress on their project. However, if you have writer's block or need help with something, by all means, reach out in the chat box or by asking the guild for help! Also, if you notice a question in the chat box and others are still engrossed in their writing, bring it to everyone's attention since we are a community of writers helping each other!

5️⃣The creative session will culminate in reflections on how we have developed and strengthened our stories. These reflections may be shared, either in the chat box or out loud, so everyone can celebrate your achievements!

Guidelines:
✎𓂃This is an intermediate-level guild, meaning that each writer should already be inspired and ready to craft a story. (Check out some of my other creative writing clubs if you need inspiration!)
✎𓂃Do be purposeful in selecting passages to share in class (since the class time is limited). 
✎𓂃Keep the number of classmates in mind when sharing so there is adequate sharing and writing time left!
✎𓂃Gory details and nightmarish frights should not be selected for sharing, although what is suitable may be adjusted based on who is in the class.
✎𓂃Be considerate of other writers who may need silence to focus their thoughts. 
✎𓂃During the writing time, keep chatter to a minimum so each writer can make progress with their project. 
✎𓂃We may develop a routine for interrupting the quiet time if it is too startling to suddenly have someone speak!

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Due to rising costs and lower enrollment, I have had to increase my prices. This is consistent with Outschool's current recommendations. However, I am dedicated to finding a solution for all families! Do reach out to me if your learner would like to take my class and you need a discount. I can set up pay-what-you-can plans.

This is a coupon code for a free trial class!
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I am also providing monthly $15 coupon codes for those of you who may need them, which will make the class just $10 once a month.
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If you are able to pay the current fee, I thank you for your support since I work hard to provide creative, inspiring content while balancing the challenges of living with disability and chronic illness. Thank you!

PAST:

The Week of October 8 - Narration (A character with a purpose) 
The Week of October 15 - Audience (Diction & formatting choices)
The Week of October 22 - Atmosphere  (Using the setting) 
The Week of October 29 - Characterization (Diversity)
The Week of November 5 - Characterization (Weaving in appearance details)  
The Week of November 12 - Plot (The Story Mountain) 
The Week of November 19 - Conflict (Five types and their purpose) 
The Week of November 26 - Characterization (Actions)   
The Week of December 3 - Diction (Delicious details)
The Week of December 10 - Metaphor (Extended and useful) 
The Week of December 17 - Characterization (Dialogue and speech tags) 
The Week of December 31 - Pacing (Long sentences and description) 
The Week of January 7, 2024 - Foreshadowing (Tipping off the detective)
The Week of January 14, 2024 - Dramatic Irony (Get the reader involved)
The Week of January 21, 2024 - Imagery (Engage the senses) 
The Week of January 28, 2024 - Personification (Craft the imagery and mood) 
The Week of February 4, 2024 - Suspense (Withholding information) 
The Week of February 11, 2024 - Characterization (Thoughts) 
The Week of February 18, 2024 - Flashback (Background) 
The Week of February 25, 2024 - Syntax (Punctuation)
The Week of March 3, 2024 - Characterization (Emotions)
The Week of March 10, 2024 - The Rule of Three (Delicious details) 
The Week of March 17, 2024 - Alliteration (Melody, Memorability & Imagery)
The Week of March 17, 2024 - Onomatopoeia (Auditory imagery)
The Week of March 31, 2024 - Characterization (Flaws and quirks)
The Week of April 7, 2024 - Syntax & Diction (Remove the dead weight) 
The Week of April 14, 2024 - Characterization (Dialogue and actions)
The Week of April 21, 2024 - Simile (Replace the cliché)
The Week of April 28, 2024 - Characterization (Emotional battles)
The Week of May 5, 2024 - Characterization (Show, don't tell)
The Week of May 12, 2024 - Situational Irony (Comic relief, shock & characterization)
The Week of May 19, 2024 - Flashback, Flash Forward & Framed Narrative (Rearranging Time to Tell a Story)
The Week of May 26, 2024 - Syntax (Varied sentences) 
The Week of June 2, 2024 - Characterization (Dialogue - Colloquialism, Dialect & Anastrophe)
The Week of June 9, 2024 - Symbolism (Meaningful objects)
The Week of June 16, 2024 - Theme (Underlying ideas)
The Week of June 23, 2024 - Story Organization (The Hero's Journey & more)
The Week of July 14, 2024 - Subtext
The Week of July 21, 2024 - Characterization (Anthropomorphism & Zoomorphism) 
The Week of July 28, 2024 - Hyperbole (Emphasis)
The Week of August 4, 2024 - Understatement
The Week of August 11, 2024 - Characterization (Relationships and the effect on others)
The Week of August 18, 2024 - Suspense (Withholding information) 
The Week of August 24, 2024 - Juxtaposition
The Week of September 1, 2024 - Conflict (Six types and their purpose) 
The Week of September 8, 2024 - Plot (Climax)
The Week of September 15, 2024 - Diction (Congeries for emphasis)
The Week of September 29, 2024 - Active and Passive Voice (Their impact)
The Week of September 22, 2024 - Author Questions