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Writing a Book: Planning Your Story

Taught by an award-wining published author! In this one-hour class students will learn the five pieces that makes a novel worth reading. We will practice recognizing sympathetic characters and their goals from classics.

Sequoyah Branham

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What's included

1 live meeting

1 in-class hours

Mastery Evaluation

Students will have printable worksheets with fill in the blanks to create a plan for their next story!

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 7

In this hour long class we will take a look at the five pieces that make a story a page-turner. Things like a likeable character, a reachable goal, high stakes, obstacles, and small victories. 
I will lead the class with some lecture time going over each of these pieces. Then we'll jump into some interactive time looking at classic stories like Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, and Sarah Plain and Tall to recognize these pieces in. 
There will be time for questions and discussion as well! 

This class is perfect for students who want to explore writing or take their next project to the next level.

Learning Goals

Students will become familiar with five pieces of story that keeps a reader engaged!

Other Details

Pre-Requisites

No prerequisites required! Just an interest in writing a novel that will make you and its readers keep turning the pages.

Supply List

A pen and notebook for note taking during the lecture is advised. 
I will have a summary of the stories we will be referencing at the beginning of class, but they are welcome to read them beforehand if students would like.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sequoyah Branham

Joined July, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I have studied four years at the Author Conservatory where I graduated with a certificate in Creative Writing and Publishing. I also have published my debut novel and am in the process of releasing book two.