Little Writer to Published Author
In this class I will coach writers through the writing process over a semester long period of time, teaching them how to plan, write, edit, and publish their book.
Jennifer Wynands (Author Jenny Mouse)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(532)
What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will be expected to complete a weekly writing assignment and submit it to the teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this class I will teach students how to plan, write, edit, and publish their own story. Each learner will be working at their own pace. Each week will include assigned writing time, and a recorded lesson on a different topic, which may be modified to reflect the learners' progress. Learners will be expected to post their work in the classroom or by direct message to the teacher. The teacher will review a sample of their writing and will leave comments, suggestions, and/ or edits. Students are encouraged to join this class no matter what stage of the writing process they are in. Learners are encouraged to try and complete their story in the 16 week period, though for some it may take longer. Week 1: Developing an idea Develop your story idea through exploration and writing exercises. Week 2: One sentence summary Learn how to write a one sentence summary about your story. Week 3: One paragraph summary Learn how to write a one paragraph summary about your story. Week 4: 5 paragraph summary Turn each sentence in your paragraph into its own paragraph. For picture books: storyboarding. Week 5: Setting Goals Set goals for your writing. Week 6: Character development Use character charts to plan out your main characters. Week 7: Writing sprints Learn how to use writing sprints to complete your writing! Week 8: Checking back on our writing plan Compare your writing with your plan to make sure you are on track. Week 9: Overcoming writers block Learn fun ways to overcome writers block. Week 10: Editing for consistency Edit your book for consistency looking out for plot holes. Week 11: When to rewrite Learn when you should do a rewrite, and rewrite your book. Week 12: Editing the writing style/ wording Learn techniques to make the wording and style more consistent. Week 13: Editing spelling and grammar Learn how to edit for spelling and grammar. Week 14: Formatting Learn how to format your book for publication on Amazon. Week 15: Cover design Learn how to design your book's cover. Week 16: How to upload to Amazon Learn how to upload your book to Amazon, and get a tour of your Amazon portal.
Learning Goals
Learn to plan a storyGain writing skills
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Developing an idea
Develop your story idea through exploration and writing exercises. Lesson 2:
One sentence summary
Learn how to write a one sentence summary about your story. Lesson 3:
One paragraph summary
Learn how to write a one paragraph summary about your story. Lesson 4:
5 paragraph summary
Turn each sentence in your paragraph into its own paragraph.
For picture books: storyboarding. Other Details
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
4.8
532reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Jennifer Wynands is a published author and professional academic writer and ghostwriter. She has been writing professionally since 2018. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$40
weekly16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 4 learners
Ages: 9-14
