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. They will peer review each others' writing and will leave comments, suggestions, and edits for each other. Students are encouraged to join the 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. Learners who need more time are encouraged to sign up for this class again. I will adjust content during the class for learners who are already partway through a project.

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.