Creative Writing Boot Camp: Descriptive Writing Self-Paced |Write From the Heart
Struggling to add detail to your writing? In just two weeks, learn how to make your paragraphs vivid and clear using sensory language, strong verbs, and “show don’t tell” strategies. Fun, fast, and full of creative tips!
Write from the Heart
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Feedback is given Monday for any work completed the previous week, excluding weekends.Letter Grade
Given upon request as percentageClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Want to make your writing more vivid—but not sure where to start? This quick, two-week boot camp gives you fun, practical tools to bring your paragraphs to life. You’ll learn how to use sensory language, strong verbs, and showing techniques to make your writing more engaging.
This class is perfect for students who want to build stronger descriptive skills without the pressure of a long-term course. Whether you're a beginner or just want a quick refresher, you'll walk away with clear strategies you can use in any writing assignment.
Through short lessons, creative prompts, and personalized feedback, you’ll learn how to:
Add sensory details that immerse your reader
Describe people, places, and actions effectively
Show emotions through narration, not just words
At Write from the Heart, your voice comes first. We believe that every writer has something to say—and writing becomes more powerful when you learn how to say it clearly and creatively. Our feedback is always kind, constructive, and focused on helping you grow.
The class is self-paced with multiple short assignments per week. The teacher provides at least one video, written lesson material, and interactive assignments. Plus the instructor gives personalized weekly feedback on every activity.
Our feedback is encouraging with suggestions for growth framed to help build the student's skills and self-confidence.Learning Goals
Students will learn how to write descriptively.Students will utilize sensory language
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Descriptive Details
This lesson starts with an overview of where we are going in this boot camp. 1 assignment
13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Using Your Senses
This lesson focuses on creating sensory details 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Senses in a Paragraph
In this lesson, we create a paragraph filled with sensory details. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Describing People
We discuss how to create an impression of a person using more than just physical description. 1 assignment
Other Details
Learning Needs
Please communicate with the instructor if accommodations or modifications are needed. Write from the Heart teachers are trained and educated on how to meet unique learning needs and classes can be adjusted as needed.
Parental Guidance
The materials in this class utilize examples from literature and media for students at an upper elementary and middle school level.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to write a basic sentence and have an understanding of a topic sentence.
Supply List
All materials for the class will be supplied
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All materials were created by Write from the Heart.
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from University of Pittsburgh
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Grove City College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Grove City College
At Write from the Heart, our goal is to help students find their voices and grow in writing and critical thinking skills. Above all, we believe that education is a personal journey of discovery. It is shaped by the personality of the child, the beliefs and values of the child’s family, and the experiences that the child encounters. It should never be undervalued. We desire to come alongside parents in helping each child through that personal journey.
Veldorah Rice, who is the director of Write from the Heart, as a BA in English, History, and Communication and a MA in English and Film Studies. She oversees the classes and enjoys creating new curriculum and tools for student writers. Additionally, Veldorah enjoys speaking at homeschool and teacher conferences about writing and helping students find their voices. In her free time, she loves knitting, watching bad movies with her husband and three children, and blogging for the Write from the Heart community.
Veldorah has been a teacher for over 25 years, focusing on cultivating critical thinking skills within the act of writing. She has worked at both the high school and collegiate level. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly8 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 11-15
