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Introduction to Creative Writing

Ages 14-18
Live One-Time Class
In this one time lesson, we go over the basics of Creative Writing so that your student has an overview of what exactly creative writing encompasses and how small changes in their writing can improve their overall writing skills.

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-5 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. During the class we will write flash fiction stories and change them as we cover each component of creative writing.
Assessment
If requested, I will be happen to assess the students writing and give feedback on their level in understanding the creative components and where they need to improve.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this short 55 minute class, your student will learn the basic components of creative writing in the medium of fiction writing. We will discuss the basics of the medium (character arcs, setting, plot, point of view) and during the class the students will create a flash fiction piece that we will change after covering each component. 

This is a fast pace lesson and simple introduction to the topic. 

My teaching style is conversation focused, so while there is a lot to cover here, I like to encourage the students to tell me what they already know and build off that rather than do a in depth presentation. 

As it is a one time class, I will not assign any homework, but will leave them with a "challenge" a little writing assignment that they can choose to do or not that will enforce what they learned in the class.

Learning Goals

The main components of creative writing
How each component impacts their writing

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need pen and paper or a place to write a short story.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional fiction editor and have studied creative writing for 6 years in an academic setting and am a published writer. I have taught intro to creative writing for 3 years in academic settings as well as one-to-one with fiction writers working on their first novels. Before becoming an editor, I was a nanny for 10 years working with children ages 0-15. I have taught young students online since the pandemic in different subjects and look forward to teaching your students the basics on creative writing here on Outschool.

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