Creative Writing Club for Teens With Coach Jen:Led by Award-Winning Screenwriter
In this ongoing and interactive creative writing club, an important life skill comes alive as students learn to craft epic stories and express themselves via silly tales, dramatic narratives, free-flowing verse, journaling, and more!
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
No writing experience is necessary for this class and there are no formal assessments other than guidance. With that said, learners are encouraged to ask questions or request clarification as needed.Class Experience
LIMITED TIME SALE: Try your first class at a substantial discount! For a limited time only, use code JENSALEWRITER20246 at checkout for $6 off your first class. Interested in creative writing, developing characters / imaginative worlds, storytelling, communication, reading comprehension, human connection, comedy, drama, english, poetry, arts, or all of the above? Then, this interactive and immersive weekly club is the place for you! Each week we take a fun-filled and imaginative journey into the world of creative writing to develop learners' enthusiasm, confidence, self-expression, critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, passion for writing, and so much more. My goal is to create a comfortable, social, non-competitive, and empowering environment that ensures delving into the creative writing process and weekly club experience is educational, engaging, memorable, and most importantly - oh, so much fun! All levels of experience are welcome. A learner can join creative writing club (or take a hiatus from the club) at ANY time, as the classes do NOT build upon each other. Enroll in this valuable ongoing club to learn about the writer's tools, and experience helpful creative and emotional growth - both on and off the page! WEEKLY CREATIVE WRITING CLUB FORMAT • Greeting / Introductions and Brief Review of Club Guidelines • Icebreakers and Creative Writing Warm-Up Exercise • Introduction to Coach Jen's "Creative Writing Tool of the Week" • Writing Tool Themed Discussion and Q + A • Writing Prompt Designed to Practice "Creative Writing Tool of the Week" • Share Time of Writing Prompt Work (Volunteers Only / This is NOT Mandatory) • Coach Jen and Audience of Learners Provide Positive Feedback for Their Fellow Writers • Share Time of Learners' Individual Work (This is for Work That Anyone Might Be Creating Outside of Class. It is Volunteer Only, and Can Only Be Included Within Each Weekly Session - IF Time Permits) • Sharing Circle Closing (Each Learner Takes a Turn Sharing One Word Describing Their Creative Writing Club Experience Today) WEEKLY BREAKDOWN OF CREATIVE WRITING TOOLS WE WILL STUDY **(these tools are applicable to developing one-off creative writing skills and do NOT build upon each other)** ⇢ Week #1: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Storytelling + Communication Skills" ⇢ Week #2: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Research Techniques" ⇢ Week #3: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Intentionality + Editing" ⇢ Week #4: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Moment To Moment" ⇢ Week #5: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Principles of Readability" ⇢ Week #6: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Character Development" ⇢ Week #7: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Originality + Imagination" ⇢ Week #8: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Critical Thinking" ⇢ Week #9: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Writing Style Swapping" ⇢ Week #10: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Self-Expression With Confidence" ⇢ Week #11: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Exposition" ⇢ Week #12: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Character Dialogue" ⇢ Week #13: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Rising Action" ⇢ Week #14: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Climactic Elements" ⇢ Week #15: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Obstacles + Character Objectives" ⇢ Week #16: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Falling Action" ⇢ Week #17: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Character / Story Resolution" ⇢ Week #18: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Five-Act Structure" ⇢ Week #19: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Journaling As A Writer" ⇢ Week #20: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Narrative Storytelling Techniques" ⇢ Week #21: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Poetry + Prose" ⇢ Week #22: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Emotionally Connecting With The Reader" ⇢ Week #23: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Rough Storyboarding Technique" ⇢ Week #24: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Utilizing Our Own Lived Experiences" ⇢ Week #25: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Conflict + How It Serves The Story" ⇢ Week #26: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Spontaneity + Inventive Thinking" ⇢ Week #27: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Fundamentals of Screenwriting" ⇢ Week #28: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Moment of Truth" ⇢ Week #29: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creating Memorable Characters" ⇢ Week #30: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Developing Story Ideas" ⇢ Week #31: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Protagonist vs. The Antagonist" ⇢ Week #32: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creating A Compelling Narrative Hook" ⇢ Week #33: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Working Through Writer's Block" ⇢ Week #34: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Hero's Journey" ⇢ Week #35: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Importance of Narrative Pacing" ⇢ Week #36: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The MacGuffin Plot Device" ⇢ Week #37: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "First Person POV" ⇢ Week #38: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creating Vivid Settings" ⇢ Week #39: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Third Person POV" ⇢ Week #40: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Crafting A Relatable World" ⇢ Week #41: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Second Person POV" ⇢ Week #42: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Foreshadowing" ⇢ Week #43: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Cliffhanger Plot Device" ⇢ Week #44: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Personification" ⇢ Week #45: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Crafting Effective Vignettes" ⇢ Week #46: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Flash Fiction" ⇢ Week #47: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Crafting Effective Conclusions" ⇢ Week #48: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creating Poetry That's Emotionally Resonant" ⇢ Week #49: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Iambic Pentameter" ⇢ Week #50: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Properly Formatting A Screenplay" ⇢ Week #51: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Fleshing Out Our Central Characters" ⇢ Week #52: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creating Suspense In Our Work" ⇢ Week #53: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Red Herring Plot Device" ⇢ Week #54: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Effectively Using A Framing Device" ⇢ Week #55: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Deus Ex Machina Plot Device" ⇢ Week #56: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Race Against Time Plot Device And How It Raises A Character's Stakes" ⇢ Week #57: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The C.S. Lewis Theory For Writing Vivid Descriptions" ⇢ Week #58: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Effectively Examining The Tone Of Our Writing" ⇢ Week #59: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Iceberg Theory: AKA The Theory Of Omission" ⇢ Week #60: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Effectively Expressing Emotion In Our Writing" ⇢ Week #61: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Incorporating The Concept Of Show, Don't Tell Into Our Writing" ⇢ Week #62: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Setting Writing Goals And Implementing Strategies That Help Us Achieve Them" ⇢ Week #63: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Direct And Indirect Characterization" ⇢ Week #64: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Crafting The First Plot Point Of Our Narrative" ⇢ Week #65: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creating A Compelling Central Conflict" ⇢ Week #66: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Core Tenets Of Creative Writing" ⇢ Week #67: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Understanding And Utilizing Metaphors" ⇢ Week #68: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Three-Act Structure For Screenwriting" ⇢ Week #69: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Defining Irony And How To Use It In Literature" ⇢ Week #70: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Hyperbole And How It Can Serve Our Writing" ⇢ Week #71: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Aligning Our Hard Work As Writers With Our Heart's Desires" ⇢ Week #72: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Incorporating Humor Into Our Writing" ⇢ Week #73: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Painting A Picture With Words" ⇢ Week #74: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Motif: And How Our Holistic Comprehension Plays Into Its Constructive Use Within Our Writing" ⇢ Week #75: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Verisimilitude: And How Incorporating It Into Our Writing Helps To Determine Overall Levels Of Truth" ⇢ Week #76: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Critical Reflections For Any Creative Writer" ⇢ Week #77: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Developing A Transcending Theme(s) For Our Narratives" ⇢ Week #78: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Outlining A Novel In 5 Steps" ⇢ Week #79: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Developing A Strong And Unique Voice As A Writer" ⇢ Week #80: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Crafting A Memorable Antihero" ⇢ Week #81: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Character Foibles And The Importance Of This Element Within All Literary Genres" ⇢ Week #82: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Balancing Character Dialogue With Other Critical Story Elements" ⇢ Week #83: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Understanding How Mood Impacts The Pieces We Create And Informs The Reader’s Experience” ⇢ Week #84: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Understanding The Elemental Aspects Of Creative Nonfiction And Effectively Incorporating Them Into Our Work" ⇢ Week #85: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Understanding Unconventional Story Structures And How / Why We Might Utilize Them Within Our Work" ⇢ Week #86: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Developing An Effective Essay-Writing Process" ⇢ Week #87: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Ancillary And Support Concepts To Navigate Writer's Block" ⇢ Week #88: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Utilizing The Literary Device Of Allegory" ⇢ Week #89: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Discovering The Magic Of Our Creative Flow As Writers" ⇢ Week #90: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Understanding Narrative Through Lines And How They Impact Our Technique As Writers" ⇢ Week #91: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Most Effective Ways To Further Augment Our Character Development Process" ⇢ Week #92: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Marvelous Tenets That Sam Shepard Taught Us About The Writing Process" ⇢ Week #93: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Analyzing The Key Components Of A Sympathetic Character" ⇢ Week #94: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Studying Joseph Campbell And How His Insights / Philosophies Stretched Beyond The Hero's Journey" ⇢ Week #95: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Uncovering The Impact / Importance Of Two Dissonant Concepts Being True At The Same Time" ⇢ Week #96: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "C.S. Lewis And The Cultivations Of The Imagination" ⇢ Week #97: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Writing Sprints And How They Serve Our Process" ⇢ Week #98: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Power Of Storm Symbolism In Literature" ⇢ Week #99: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Utilizing Sensory Imagery To Create + Describe Compelling Sounds Within Our Writing Work" ⇢ Week #100: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Core Principles To Follow When Writing A Coming-Of-Age-Story" ⇢ Week #101: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Literary Technique Of Juxtaposition And How / Why To Use It" ⇢ Week #102: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Cohesion And Resonance Existing Simultaneously" ⇢ Week #103: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "The Rule Of Three And How To Use It In Writing" ⇢ Week #104: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "How And Why To Write With Immediacy In Fiction" ⇢ Week #105: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "How To Craft More Effective Sentences And Phrases" ⇢ Week #106: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Techniques For Building Empathetic Characters" ⇢ Week #107: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "How / Why To Trust Our Instincts As Writers, While Also Learning To Constructively Evaluate Them" ⇢ Week #108: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Analogies: And How Our Holistic Comprehension Plays Into Their Constructive Use Within Our Writing" ⇢ Week #109: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "How / Why Thorough Research Is A Necessary Component Of Our Craft" ⇢ Week #110: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "A Paradox And How To Use It In Writing" ⇢ Week #111: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Enhancing Our Techniques To Bring Stories To Life" ⇢ Week #112: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Creative Writing And Philosophy: What's The Bigger Picture Within Our Craft?" ⇢ Week #113: Inspired Creative Writing - A Practical Approach To "Developing A Strong Piece Of Writing Within The Mystery Genre" WEEKLY OBJECTIVES + LEARNER OUTCOMES • Learners will takeaway knowledge of key concepts pertaining to creative writing, reading comprehension, storytelling, human connection, english, the arts, etc. • Learners will be empowered to embrace creative writing and storytelling - in a multitude of forms and genres. • An ideal outlet to exercise their unique and creative voice. • An ideal outlet to practice social skills, critical thinking, and grow a deeper appreciation for language arts. • An ideal outlet to improve communication skills, focus, memory building, and vocabulary. • Appreciate teamwork, learn one of many creative life skills, and even encourage mindfulness. Creative Writing Club is led by an award-winning / critically acclaimed screenwriter. As a SAG/AFTRA/AEA Creative Artist with over 2 decades of professional experience in television, film, live theatre, commercials, and radio - I believe that creative expression helps inspire learners to grow as individuals with increased compassion, social awareness, and the enhanced ability to celebrate diversity within their communities. I have been teaching numerous styles and elements of creative writing / acting / voice / dance, life skills, yoga (various disciplines), and meditation / mindfulness techniques to children and adults since the age of 16. In addition, I am a trained Wellness (Health) + Life Coach. With that said, this creative writing experience is meant to be fun-filled! As a child and adult that has lived experience with her own ADHD... it has always taken me some more time and practice than my colleagues to focus and retain information. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to me that this creative writing club be about smiles, creativity, confidence building, and enjoying the writing process while we interact with friends! A Few Tips For A Successful Class... ⭐️ Please ensure all learners knows how to mute + unmute themselves. ⭐️ Siblings are more than welcome, however each learner must be individually enrolled in the class. ⭐️ Water IS encouraged throughout every class that I teach. ⭐️ Only the registered learner is permitted to be on-camera. ⭐️ If there is anything you feel I should be aware of about your child before the start of class, please message me privately. I respond to all private messages within 24 hours. ⭐️ No previous creative writing experience is necessary for this class. ⭐️ I do my very best to ensure all material covered in this class is age appropriate. With that said, some creative writing exercises in class are improvisational in manner, and I am mindful to not censor the students' content unless it is offensive or excessively violent.
Learning Goals
• Learners will takeaway knowledge of key concepts pertaining to creative writing, reading comprehension, storytelling, human connection, english, the arts, etc.
• Learners will be empowered to embrace creative writing and storytelling - in a multitude of forms and genres.
• An ideal outlet to exercise their unique and creative voice.
• An ideal outlet to practice social skills, critical thinking, and grow a deeper appreciation for language arts.
• An ideal outlet to improve communication skills, focus, memory building, and vocabulary.
• Appreciate teamwork, learn one of many creative life skills, and even encourage mindfulness.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners should have an open and safe work space where they feel a sense of creative freedom.
I do my very best to ensure all material covered in this class is age appropriate. With that said, some creative writing exercises in class are improvisational in manner, and I am mindful to not censor the students' content unless it is offensive or excessively violent.
Additionally, from time to time we do embark upon creative writing exercises that are dramatic in nature to help grow learners' skills for this style of writing.
Supply List
Learners should have a safe work space where they feel a sense of creative freedom. Learners will also need a pen or pencil and a 'creative writing club journal / notebook', OR a computer / tablet with a keyboard - to complete writing exercises and prompts. Having a water bottle handy, is always recommended as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Creative Writing Club is led by an award-winning / critically acclaimed screenwriter. As a SAG/AFTRA/AEA Creative Artist with over 2 decades of professional experience in television, film, live theatre, commercials, and radio - I believe that creative expression helps inspire learners to grow as individuals with increased compassion, social awareness, and the enhanced ability to celebrate diversity within their communities. I have been teaching numerous styles and elements of creative writing / acting / voice / dance, life skills, yoga (various disciplines), and meditation / mindfulness techniques to children and adults since the age of 16. In addition, I am a trained Wellness (Health) + Life Coach. Please see my Teacher Profile for additional information.
SCREENWRITING AWARDS
• Official Selection (ACTION Category) - International Screenwriters' Association: Screenwriting Award - Pilot Episode of Troika
• Official Selection (MYSTERY Category) - International Screenwriters' Association: Screenwriting Award - Pilot Episode of Troika
• Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival - Best Screenplay (2nd Place) - RILEY The Series
• Houston Comedy Film Festival - Best Screenplay (Comedy) - RILEY The Series
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 267 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-18 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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