Make your Story Stronger! Learn Techniques to Write Memorable Stories
Story Consulting: Get practical advice and feedback on your story, novel or fictional piece. Are your characters believable? Does your plot have holes? Is Your story well-paced? Publishing guidance, editorial advice and literary help.
Cheryl Carter Creative Classroom
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(180)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
**************This class also the place for serious writers to get one-on-one help with their manuscripts.************ Ask the author is for writers struggling with writer’s block or for those who just need some feedback on their creative writing projects. It is the place for writers to get un-struck and gain momentum in the writing process. This class is ideal for those who have: (1) Have questions about an essay, creative writing piece or research paper they want to complete. (2) Are struggling with how to make a character more believable and just need someone to talk to about your ideas to proceed. (3) Need help knowing how to begin a college admission or scholarship essay. (4) Are dissatisfied with a first draft of a story, play or poem and are unsure of how to proceed. (5) Want advice on how to approach a writing project. (6) Discover ways to improve their writing. (7) Overcome writer’s block Middle-school and high school students are also welcome to bring their writing assignments and literature -based questions for feedback and improvement. Class size is limited to ensure the instructor has time to provide personalized feedback to all participants. Class content is fluid as the questions asked will determine how the class is conducted.
Learning Goals
Students will receive direction on their writing projects.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2018
4.7
180reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bio
Cheryl R. Carter is a busy homeschooling mother (of five), author, speaker and a college professor with a passion to help others. Besides teaching, she has written broadly on spiritual growth, education, and special needs She is the author of several books including Organize Your Life, Essential Writing Skills for the College Bound Student, Inspire the Writer in Your Child and Organize Your AD/HD Child. In addition to writing fiction and poetry in her spare time, she blogs regularly on issues of clarity in written communication, college admissions and the Christian family. She has a BA in English, a MFA in Writing and has done graduate study in Special Education and College Admission. Active in her local homeschool group, she has taught college-prep coop classes for several years. She has also written numerous literary guides and won academic awards for her writing. Her books have been translated into Japanese, Hebrew, German, Czech and Polish. Carter's curriculum and writing classes focus on equipping students with the vital skills for lifetime communication success. Her curriculum and classes are marked by a sense of depth, yet simplicity that nurture a love of writing in students.
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Live One-Time Class
$65
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-3 learners per class
