Creative Writing Camp for Serious Writers
In this 4-day camp, students will discover ways to hook and keep readers through elaborate themes, dynamic characters, and scene development. This class is for students who love writing and hope to improve their craft.
Erica Sirratt
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(268)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedClass Experience
Writing a good story often requires creativity and natural-born talent. Writing an excellent story requires an understanding of key elements of the craft. This camp dives deeper into the concepts studied in my class, "Creative Writing Camp," but that camp is NOT a prerequisite. Students can work on creating a new story as homework throughout this camp, or they can work on revising previous stories. Students will also receive feedback on stories they choose to submit. Day 1: Writing warm-up How to add depth to characters (qualities, speech, action, quirks...) Naming characters HOMEWORK: Work on creating new characters or revising old characters Day 2: Writing warm-up The importance of adding themes Discuss themes and how to show them Review literary devices and how to add them HOMEWORK: Work on developing themes and adding literary devices to one of your stories. Day 3: Writing warm-up Types of scenes in a story Importance of the first sentence, scene, and chapter Writing the end of the story HOMEWORK: Work on revising scenes in one of your stories Day 4: Writing warm-up Importance of cover design How to design a cover Brainstorm ideas for designing your cover
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.8
268reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing with an emphasis in journalism and creative writing. Prior to teaching on Outschool, I worked as a professional writer for four years and still continue to write professionally. I have been teaching English, literature, and writing on Outschool since May 2020.
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Live Group Class
$56
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
3-6 learners per class
