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Creative Writing for Beginners, Novices and Reluctant Writers
Creative Writing Workshop for Story Geeks
Kiera Astrid, M.L.I.S, M.F.A
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(90)
A creative writing workshop for the young writer eager to write and share with the option to receive feedback. Class includes a brief lesson about literary techniques or the elements of one genre before in-class writing & share time.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
This ongoing class is designed as a creative writing workshop for the young writer looking for inspiration and willing to share their writing. Students write in-class inspired by creative writing prompts after a brief lesson about a literary technique or the elements of one genre, including but not limited to SciFi, fantasy, dystopia, and creative nonfiction. Students share and receive feedback within a positive group dynamic. The focus in this class is on imagination, not spelling or...
This class is taught in English.
Students learn how to participate in a writing workshop. Students learn about the craft of story, such as the role of setting, POV, character development, 3 Act Structure, and story archetypes. Students learn about the defining elements of various genres. Students learn to provide supportive feedback using the Feedback Sandwich, referring to specifics, using appropriate language, and asking questions. Students learn how to receive constructive feedback. Student practice reading their creative writing out loud (optional).
As an educator, I bring 15+ years of experience writing and editing fiction and nonfiction. I've authored three children's history books for a series called Flash Points (Full Tilt Press). Other publications include National and independent newspapers, literary journals, small press anthologies, magazines, and public radio. I am a freelance editor, writer, and faculty for a university's graduate MA program in English Literature and Creative Writing. I have an MFA in Creative Writing and MLIS in Library and Information Science.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
InformalGrades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Gimkit - An online quiz videogame approved by Outschool.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(90)
I believe in the power of Story. Stories are magical teachers. They open our minds and hearts. They remind us of our similarities and introduce us to our differences. They comfort us when our abilities or identities have been misunderstood. They...
Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 54 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class
