How to Write Short Stories- Advanced Creative Writing
A class for the students who already do a lot of creative writing and likes challenges.
Jessika O'Sullivan
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What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursClass Experience
A good short story grabs you from the first word, has well- developed characters and a plot that keeps you reading. In this class, the student will write four different short stories. Everyone in the class will write the four same themes/ genres to give everyone a chance to see different approaches to the subject. The four themes/genres are: Fantasy Realistic Fiction Ghost or horror Historical Fiction Each theme will be covered in one hour where we will discuss what makes that genre special and how to write a good short story for that specific theme. We will include things like research, outlining, characters, how to create a certain mood or feeling in a story and hero/villains. Then the students have two weeks to write their stories and post in the Outschool classroom the latest 48 hours before the next class. If they need feedback/help during the two weeks they can reach out to me by email and I will help them. I suggest to create a google doc document for the class and invite me to edit. Every student needs to read the others stories and be able to give good feedback on the plot, the characters and the feeling in the story. We won't focus on grammar or spelling but the story needs to be readable for everyone. There will be a document with instructions on how to give constructive feedback. We will discuss each story for about 10 minutes each. The schedule will be like this Teacher-led class 2 weeks to write Discussion Teacher-led class 2 weeks to write Discussion We will meet live 8 times but with the writing breaks the class lasts for 12 weeks. To be part of this class the student needs to be able to work independently, write on a deadline and receive and give constructive criticism.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2016
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Teacher expertise and credentials
In my creative writing classes, I encourage students to draw from their experiences and thoughts to create unique pieces and share my passion for writing. This passion has been recognized with four awards for a short story and three poems, which I hope will inspire your students.
I am an immigrant from Sweden with a master's degree in education from Lund/Malmö University.
I am dedicated to forming connections with my students and customizing my teaching to suit their age. I aim to challenge my students while ensuring they never feel like failures. Patience, humor, and kindness are paramount in my approach.
As a teacher, I foster critical thinking through various activities such as research and discussions. The most rewarding part of my job is igniting my students' joy of learning and nurturing their curiosity about the world.
I believe in incorporating play into my teaching whenever possible, as I believe that everyone, regardless of age, has a playful side.
I have previously taught social and political science, religion, and geography and have nearly 25 years of experience working with children of different ages.
My diverse interests include folklore, photography, nature, books, and history, particularly on overlooked historical figures. I hope to share these interests with your students, sparking their curiosity and broadening their horizons.
I eagerly look forward to having your student in my class and am excited to embark on this learning journey together!Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-6 learners per class
