Creative Writing: What is Your Writing Style?
One time lecture class that talks about the different types of writers (plotter, plantser, and pantser) and how to organize yourself before you start writing a short story or novel.
Angelia Derrick (she/her)
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Do you want to write a short story, novella, or a novel? There are many ways to get started on or prep for your story and that's what this class will cover. We'll go over what it means to be a Plotter or a Pantser or something in between. The purpose of this class is to discuss the pros and cons of being a Plotter or a Pantser. The student will learn the tricks and tools of plotters and how they map out everything before sitting down to write. The student will learn the tricks and tools of a pantser and trusting the process to let the story flow. And what to do if you fall in the middle. We'll discuss which method rings true to each student and what they want to try for their next writing project (short story, novella, or novel).
Learning Goals
The students will learn the difference between a plotter, a plantser, and a pantser, and how published authors use this knowledge to establish their writing methods.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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170reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Charter Oak State College
Published writer in nonfiction (articles and books) and fiction (short stories, novellas, and novels).
Writing young adult fantasy and space opera under the pen name Angelia Almos.
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts: Creative Writing
Certificates from Institute of Children's Literature
Certificates from Institute for Writers
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class
