$10
weeklyFantasy Writing & Magical Fun Workshop for Ages 11 - 16
Completed by 118 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-12 learners per class
50 min
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 6 - 9
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. 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 magical 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, Playwriters, Poets, and Musicians Welcome) Structure for each meeting: - We will begin with a lesson that features our topic of the week - Warm-Up Activity - 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. - The remaining meeting time will be used as an open discussion time. - More Activities Can Be Found On The Classroom Page Throughout The Week. Current Topic Requests: (There is always room to add more requests to each week) February: 19th - 25th: Biopunk - Novel Writing 26th - 4th: Solarpunk - Novella Writing March: 5th - 11th: Low Fantasy - Short Stories 12th - 18th: Comic Fantasy - Narrative Nonfiction 19th - 25th: Dieselpunk - Backstories 26th - 1st: Asian Mythology - Poetry April: 2nd - 8th: Magical Realism - Writing Research 9th - 15th: Contemporary Fantasy - Screenwriting 16th - 22nd: Romantic Fantasy - Points of View 23rd - 29th: Cyberpunk - Plot Twists 30th - 6th: Mythology - Character Dialogue and Interactions May: 7th - 13th: Paranormal Fantasy - Metaphors 14th - 20th: Superhero Fantasy - Editing, Deleting, and Fluff 21st - 27th: Bronzepunk - Show, Don't Tell 28th - 3rd: Mythology - Using Our Senses June: 4th - 10th: Adventure and Fantasy - Activities for Writer's Block 11th - 17th: Mystery and Fantasy - Collaborating 18th - 24th: Clockpunk - Weaving Adjectives 25th - 1st: Mythology - Establishing Character Emotions July: 2nd - 8th: Alternative History Fantasy - The Use of Strong Verbs 9th - 15th: Assassin - Nouns vs. Pronouns vs. Descriptive Nouns 16th - 22nd: Castlepunk - Publishing 23rd - 29th: Elfpunk / Arcanepunk - Punctuation 30 - 5th: Mythology - Writing Prompts August: 6th - 12th: Fairy Courts - Creating Character Careers 13th - 19th: Anthropunk/Furpunk - Non-Human Characters 20th - 26th: Mythpunk - Juxtaposition 27th - 2nd: TBA - Working with Symbolism September: 3rd - 9th: Dragons, Goblins, Mermaids... - Creating Writing Goals 10th - 16th: Crossworld Fantasy - Anthologies 17th - 23rd: Oceanpunk / Piratepunk - Fan Fiction Writing 24th - 30th: Mythology - Writing Activities October: 1st - 7th: Gnomes and Other Small Creatures - Narration 8th - 14th: Silkpunk - Thesis Fun and Helpful Tips 15th - 21st: Fables, Fairytales, and Folklore - Irony 22nd - 28th: Mannerspunk - Figurative Language 29th - 4th: Oceania Mythology - Foreshadowing November: 5th - 11th: Quests and RPGing - Different Characters and Development 12th - 18th: Portal Fantasy - Onomatopoeia 19th - 25th: TBA - Personification 26th - 2nd: TBA - Creating Deity Characters - Satire December: 3rd - 9th: The New Weird - Creating Subplots 10th - 16th: TBA - Magical Creatures - Descending Action 17th - 23rd: Aetherpunk/Magicpunk - Writing Activities 24th - 30th: Elemental Mythology - 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
Dark Woods, Abusive Step Mothers, Kidnapping, Grimm, Death, Dungeons, War, Battles, Dark Magic, Witches, Children in danger...
I approach these topics with an understanding that a few might be a little heavy on a younger audience. We work together and lighten the topic to avoid discomfort by any means.
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
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
Other classes by Rebecca Schwanke (A.A. & B.A. in English)
Other classes by Rebecca Schwanke (A.A. & B.A. in English)
Parents also liked
Creative Writing
Alida Noort, BA CYC, ECE
5.0
(295)
$13 per class
Next session at 5 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 40 min
5-9
Creative Writing Tutoring
Writers Of The World by Luke Beardsley
4.8
(520)
$50 per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
9-15
Creative Writing Camp
Jessika O'Sullivan
4.9
(1,158)
$28 per class
Next session at 9:30 PM on Mon 4/14
Group Class
1 wk, 4/wk, 1.50 hr
10-14
Kitty Cat Creative Writing Club: Weekly Creative Writing
WordPlay Writing Co. | Jackson Pearce
4.9
(1,875)
$15 per class
Next session at 11 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
7-9
Creative Writing Strength Training
Jessika O'Sullivan
4.9
(1,158)
$20 per class
Next session at 3:30 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 1 hr
12-16
1:1 Creative Writing Unleashed
Susie Foote
4.8
(237)
$60 per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
6-18
Teen Creative Writing Camp
WordPlay Writing Co. | Jackson Pearce
4.9
(1,875)
$28 per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 6/2
Group Class
1 wk, 5/wk, 50 min
12-17
Creative Writing Club
Writers Of The World by Luke Beardsley
4.8
(520)
$17 per class
Next session at 5 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 1.33 hr
9-14
Weekly Creative Writing Club!
Lydia Nicholson
4.9
(259)
$12 per class
Next session at 10 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
9-13
Creative Writing Club With Mr. Hess
Tyler Hess
5.0
(6)
$7 per class
Next session at 5 PM on Friday
Group Class
1/wk, 55 min
13-18
Summer Creative Writing Club
Mari Devine Dunn, Ed.S.
4.9
(75)
$10 per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 6/2
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
9-13
Creative Writing Retreat For Budding Writers
Ms. Caldwell, B.A. Adv. English Literature, M.Mus.
4.9
(177)
$40 per class
Next session at 8 PM on Fri 6/13
Group Class
1 wk, 3/wk, 1.25 hr
13-18
Creative Writing Club for Young Writers
Roisin Butler, M.Ed, B.Ed
5.0
(232)
$16 per class
Next session at 4:45 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
6-9
Private 1-1 Creative Writing Grade 3-5: Improve Your Creative Writing Skills.
Heather Kearns (ACE Educator)
5.0
(23)
$48 per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
7-12
Creative Writing Workshop for High Schoolers
Kelly Sage
4.9
(112)
$15 per class
Next session at 11 PM on Friday
Group Class
1/wk, 55 min
15-18
Creative Writing Adventures
Kellie Thompson
4.8
(531)
$8 per class
Next session at 9 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
7-10
More to explore
Health Boys
Rising Stars Acting
Kid Piano
Wild And Unstructured Learning
Math Full
Irish Dancing
WWII
Writing Dyslexia
Video Streaming
Swan Lake
Draw Mirabel
Multiplication Help
Trudy
Murder
Beginners Japanese 1
Adhd Executive Functioning
Ow To Focus Manage Your Time And Be Productive
Asl I Of Fleetwood
The Whole N Happy
Spanish With Ally