Creative Writing & Genre Exploration Workshop for Ages 14 - 18
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. I can provide students with homework, assignments, and projects - All upon request. Students are encouraged to do writing outside of the meetings.Grading
Any form of grading (assessment) can be provided upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
A writing workshop is an invaluable resource for both budding and seasoned writers seeking to hone their craft. These collaborative sessions provide a supportive environment where participants can share their work and receive constructive feedback from peers and instructors. The workshops often focus on various aspects of writing, such as character development, narrative structure, and language use, allowing writers to explore different techniques and styles. By engaging with diverse perspectives, writers can gain insights into their own work and be inspired by the creativity of others. Ultimately, these workshops foster a sense of community among writers, offering a space for growth and inspiration. This is a great class for students who enjoy telling stories and exploring new weekly topics. Each meeting's theme, along with writing tips, is based on student and parent requests. My message box is open 24/7 for requests related to lessons, genres, writing prompts, and one-on-one feedback or assistance with writing challenges. (Artists and Musicians Welcome) Structure for each meeting: Flex Time: Students can discuss their weekly writing and ask any questions they have. Lesson Time: We will dive into our genre/topic of the week and share helpful writing tips for everyone. Writing Time: This is the students’ free time to engage in various types of writing, whether it's short stories, fan fiction, flash fiction, micro fiction, novellas, poems, songs, scripts, artwork for stories, storyboarding, or character building. Share Time: Sharing work in class is optional, so students can choose to showcase their creations if they feel comfortable. Current Topic Requests: (There is always room to add more requests to each week) December: 4th - 10th: Animal Main Characters (Genre Survey) - Character Bios 11th - 17th: Multicultural Main Characters (Genre Survey) - Simple Language vs. Elegance 18th - 24th: Dystopian - Beginning Stories 25th - 31st: Main Genres vs. Subgenres - Abbreviations, Compound Words, Acronyms, etc. - Do and Don't January: 1st - 7th: Fantasy (TBA) - Establishing The Theme 8th - 14th: Horror (TBA) - Character Roles and Break Stereotypes 15th - 21st: Adventure (TBA) - Elevating Settings 22nd - 28th: Children Stories and Teaching Morals/Lessons 29th - 4th: Mystery (TBA) - Rising Action and Increasing Suspense February: 5th - 11th: Thriller (TBA) - Convincing Conclusions 12th - 18th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Conflict: Big & Small 19th - 25th: Suspense (TBA) - Novel Writing 26th - 4th: Romance (TBA) - Novella Writing March: 5th - 11th: Mythology (TBA) - Short Stories 12th - 18th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Narrative Nonfiction 19th - 25th: Fantasy (TBA) - Backstories 26th - 1st: Romance (TBA) - Poetry April: 2nd - 8th: Mystery (TBA) - Writing Research 9th - 15th: Suspense (TBA) - Screenwriting 16th - 22nd: Adventure (TBA) - Points of View 23rd - 29th: Horror (TBA) - Plot Twists 30th - 6th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Character Dialogue and Interactions May: 7th - 13th: Mythology (TBA) - Metaphors 14th - 20th: Thriller (TBA) - Editing, Deleting, and Fluff 21st - 27th: Suspense (TBA) - Show, Don't Tell 28th - 3rd: Fantasy (TBA) - Using Our Senses June: 4th - 10th: Mystery (TBA) - Activities for Writer's Block 11th - 17th: Mythology (TBA) - Collaborating 18th - 24th: Adventure (TBA) - Weaving Adjectives 25th - 1st: Romance (TBA) - Establishing Character Emotions July: 2nd - 8th: Thriller (TBA) - The Use of Strong Verbs 9th - 15th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Nouns vs. Pronouns vs. Descriptive Nouns 16th - 22nd: Horror (TBA) - Publishing 23rd - 29th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Punctuation 30 - 5th: Fantasy (TBA) - Writing Prompts August: 6th - 12th: Mystery (TBA) - Creating Character Careers 13th - 19th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Non-Human Characters 20th - 26th: Adventure (TBA) - Juxtaposition 27th - 2nd: Mythology (TBA) - Working with Symbolism September: 3rd - 9th: (Thriller) TBA - Creating Writing Goals 10th - 16th: Fantasy (TBA) - Anthologies 17th - 23rd: Romance (TBA) - Fan Fiction Writing 24th - 30th: Horror (TBA) - Writing Activities October: 1st - 7th: Mythology (TBA) - Narration 8th - 14th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Thesis Fun and Helpful Tips 15th - 21st: Suspense (TBA) - Irony 22nd - 28th: Adventure (TBA) - Figurative Language 29th - 4th: Horror (TBA) - Foreshadowing November: 5th - 11th: Mystery (TBA) - Different Characters and Development 12th - 18th: Thriller (TBA) - Onomatopoeia 19th - 25th: Suspense (TBA) - Personification 26th - 2nd: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Satire December: 3rd - 9th: Romance (TBA) - Creating Subplots 10th - 16th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Descending Action 17th - 23rd: Mythology (TBA) - Writing Activities 24th - 30th: Fantasy (TBA) - Creating a Writing Signature
Learning Goals
Building a consistent writing habit
Exploring different styles and genres
Creating detailed character profiles
Designing vivid settings through detailed imagery
Establish specific milestones for writing projects
Other Details
Learning Needs
Students who may need some extra assistance are welcome to message me throughout the week. All lessons are recorded and can be viewed at any time - This helps with self pacing and memory retention.
Parental Guidance
No swearing (please use the 'bleep' if you must), sexual-related content, or torture. Violations will be reported to Outschool immediately. - If we aren't sure about something please feel free to ask.
Supply List
Either access to a digital writing source or a pen and paper.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Brigham Young University, Idaho
I am a dedicated writer of over 20+ years. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing and Literature studies. I publish through several different types of self-publishing companies and have knowledge concerning the 'brick and mortar' ones.
10+ Years of Education Experience.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 633 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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