Creative Writing Club | The 1ˢᵗ Line Challenge | Small Online Class for Ages 12-16

Creative Writing Club | The 1ˢᵗ Line Challenge

You are given one line to start a scene or story, what will you write?

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45 minutes

per class

Once per week

every week

12-16

year olds

4-8

learners per class

per learner

How does an “Ongoing” course work?

Meets on a weekly schedule, join any week, no need to catch up on previous material

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Automatic payment every Sunday, cancel any time

Great for clubs and for practicing skills

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Description

Class Experience

Do you know how to create a great character? What makes a setting feel real? Can you do this in 1000 words or less? Perhaps 750 words? Or 500 words! Join us for this and MORE in this weekly writing club. 

The challenge: at the start of class students will receive one line to begin their short piece. Use this first line and let your imagination run wild. Grab your favorite journal and writing tool and take your reader on a creative writing adventure. Remember: ‘show don’t tell.'

Each class...

Students will improve their craft in flash fiction. By extension, develop secondary skills like communication and reading comprehension.

Outside of class: Students are encouraged to build upon something they may have written in class.

Students are encouraged to bring a journal and writing tool of their choice.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Class progress is measured in two ways. 

Collectively: by way of class discussion, students will engage in thoughtful and constructive feedback. We will go over a code of conduct for providing a welcoming environment that allows for healthy discussion and constructive criticism.

Individually: students will complete one short creative writing sample each class.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Chris Colin, BA., CBEST, TOEFL

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Lives in the United States

Everyone has a story to share, what's yours?

153 total reviews

141 completed classes

About Me

Spanish Language, Creative Writing and English instructor

In 2012, I earned my degree in creative writing from the University of California at Riverside, working with established authors like Susan Straight, Reza Aslan, and two-time, United...