LGBTQ+ Creative Writing One-Month Novel Challenge: NaNoWriMo Alternative
Providing support and accountability for LGBTQ+ creative writers to complete a novel in one month in an AI-free, learner-centered alternate format to National Novel Writing Month.
Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarland, MAPW
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students should plan to devote a significant amount of time to writing in order to complete a draft in one month, but the work will be self-paced and based on personal word count goals.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Writing a novel in one month is no easy feat, but with support from a writing group of your peers, it's an attainable goal! Weekly class time will include discussion, setting daily and weekly word count goals, developing characters and story lines, and making plans for managing writing time. Students will be able to exchange work for constructive feedback from classmates as desired; peer workshopping Is encouraged but not required. The primary focus of this class is on supporting each other's creative process and providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ writers to explore topics and themes relevant to their lives and experiences. Whether you're writing romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, or another genre, this group will support your endeavors. This class is open to writers of any experience level interested in completing a novel-length work in November. Meetings will focus on completing each learner's goals for their yearly novel writing challenge. Each meeting will focus on meeting weekly word counts to achieve the goal of completing a novel-length work. I will work with each student to set a realistic and achievable word count goal for their work. AI generated writing is not permitted in this class. All creative works must be completed by the learner!
Learning Goals
Students will strive to complete a novel or novella in a one-month time period through setting reasonable goals.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As with any creative writing project, writers in this class could touch on any number of topics that are sensitive for some readers. Works will be age appropriate. Generative AI use (such as ChatGPT) is not permitted in this class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Kennesaw State University
I am a professional writer and editor, as well as owner of a small independent publishing company. I have an MA in Professional Writing with a focus in creative writing. My work has been published in magazines, books, and online, and I have edited novel manuscripts for both self-publication and submission to publishing companies. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself and offer multiple classes for young writers within the LGBTQ+ community. I have also successfully completed one month novel-writing challenges multiple times! Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-12 learners per class
