Creative Writing-Character and World Building 3

This 12-week class will challenge young writers to step out of their writing comfort zone and create new characters and build worlds.

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Completed by 7 learners

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60 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 12 weeks

11-15

year olds

3-7

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description

Class Experience

We writers often fall into a way of writing that is comfortable to us and that we know how to write. Sort of like the person who walks the exact same way to work every day or someone who does the same exercise over and over. Eventually, both our minds and bodies know everything and won’t get challenged or grow.

The student will create four different characters with accompanying worlds.

For each character and world, the student writes a short story or “first chapter” of a novel that everyone...

Become stronger, more descriptive writers, and gain confidence in their ability to create characters and worlds.

To complete a short story or first chapter in three weeks

A document with guidelines on how to give good feedback

1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Each student brings with them their unique storytelling voice and experiences. Some might choose to write about difficult subjects including loss, mental health issues, or racial tension.

Teacher

Jessika O'Sullivan

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

I believe in joy and curiosity and affirmation of the individual

1012 total reviews

751 completed classes

About Me

I am an immigrant from Sweden and have a masters degree in education from Lund/Malmö University. I used to teach social and political science, religion and geography. 

I have worked with children for almost 25 years. I have worked with...