Write, Publish, Rank: Creative Storytelling & Writing for Wattpad
Writing Workshop, tips, and weekly focus on the details to write and succeed on Wattpad including SEO, Advertising, Writing Skills, Formatting, and storytelling. Students who love writing and are ready to publish online will like this class
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
A guide aspiring writers through the process of crafting engaging stories and understanding the platform's unique dynamics. This class will have more topics added as we progress. I am a published writer and am a Wattpad writer as well which we will review in class. The following schedule may have modifications based on student needs and is highly adaptive to where students are starting. July 8-14: Introduction to Wattpad and Story Planning Overview of Wattpad: Platform features, community, and audience. Genre Selection: Exploring popular genres on Wattpad. Story Planning: Concept development, brainstorming ideas, and outlining. Creating Your Penname and protecting your identity online. July 15-21: Character Development Creating Compelling Characters: Protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters. Character Arcs: Developing character growth and change. Character Profiles: Detailed character backgrounds and traits. July 22-28:Setting and World-Building Creating Vivid Settings: Describing locations and environments. World-Building Techniques: For fantasy, sci-fi, and other genres. Integrating Setting with Plot: Making the setting integral to the story. July 29-August 4: Plot Structure and Pacing Plot Basics: Understanding plot structure (e.g., three-act structure, hero’s journey). Pacing Your Story: Balancing action, dialogue, and exposition. Plot Twists and Climaxes: Keeping readers engaged. August 5-11: Writing Engaging Dialogue Dialogue Basics: Realistic and effective dialogue. Dialogue Tags and Actions: Using tags and actions to enhance dialogue. Subtext and Conflict: Adding depth to conversations. August 12-18:Writing Techniques and Style Narrative Voice: First person vs. third person. Show, Don’t Tell: Techniques for vivid writing. Editing and Polishing: Tips for self-editing. August 19-25: Posting on Wattpad Formatting Your Story: Proper formatting for Wattpad. Using Multimedia: Adding images, videos, and links to enhance your story. Scheduling and Consistency: Planning your posting schedule. August 26-Sept.1: Building an Audience Marketing Your Story: Using tags, categories, and descriptions effectively. Engaging with Readers: Responding to comments and messages. Utilizing Social Media: Promoting your story outside of Wattpad. September 2-8: Collaborations and Community Engagement Collaborative Writing: Working with other writers on Wattpad. Participating in Contests and Challenges: Entering and benefiting from community events. Networking: Building connections within the Wattpad community. September 9-15: Analyzing and Improving Your Work Understanding Analytics: Using Wattpad’s analytics to improve your story. Feedback and Revisions: Incorporating reader feedback into your writing. Planning Future Projects: Setting goals for your next story.
Learning Goals
We will work on understanding the Wattpad Platform
Students will learn to brainstorm, develop, and outline compelling story ideas.
Students will be able to develop multi-dimensional characters with clear motivations and growth arcs.
Students will learn to create vivid, immersive settings that enhance their narratives.
Students will understand plot structures and pacing techniques to keep readers engaged.
Students will improve their narrative voice, show rather than tell, and self-edit their work.
Students will understand how to properly format their stories for Wattpad and use multimedia to enhance their work.
Students will learn strategies for marketing their stories and engaging with readers.
Students will learn to use Wattpad analytics and reader feedback to refine their stories.
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Learning Needs
All learners are welcome in our classes. This class does involve high levels of writing, reading, and editing. Text to speech writing is welcome.
Parental Guidance
In terms of content there is little that students write that will be shocking to me but students should be aware that what they write can follow them and anyone can read or see them. Students may use graphic language or content but I will encourage students to use words and content that is more readily acceptable to a larger and diverse audience.
Wattpad stories often contain mature themes, including violence, sexual content, and strong language. Some of the material discussed or read during the course may touch on these themes.
Wattpad is a social platform where users can interact through comments, messages, and collaborative projects. There’s a risk of exposure to inappropriate interactions or cyberbullying.
Sharing personal information online can be risky. The course will cover the importance of maintaining privacy while using Wattpad.
Issues related to copyright and plagiarism can arise when writing and sharing stories online.
Writing and receiving feedback on personal stories can be emotionally challenging. Negative comments or criticism can affect a student’s self-esteem.
Writing, editing, and engaging with the Wattpad community can be time-consuming, potentially impacting students’ schoolwork and other responsibilities.
Pre-Requisites
Students should love to write, have an open mind, and be open to constructive criticism. Being able to give and receive constructive criticism is the only way to improve writing skills.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Master's Degree in Education from Moreland University
Nicole Rogers is a published author and writing teacher with over a decade of experience working with middle and high school students. Her writings are under a pen name so you can't easily google them but she also has academic publications. She is currently writing an academic book about the problems in education and also a Wattpad story that is YA and paranormal. Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-18 learners per class
