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Writing Lessons From a Bestselling Novelist
Ms. Tori
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These quick + fun lessons will instantly improve a young writer's skills. These are the most critical writing tips I've accumulated during my 15-year career as a bestselling novelist. #letswrite
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Welcome to writing lessons with me, Ms. Tori! I've written and published 9 novels and helped hundreds of kids strengthen their writing skills. This self-paced class, which includes quick + fun videos, introduces learners to my TOP 5 lessons that have the biggest impact on improved writing skills. These pre-recorded lessons will better both fiction and non-fiction writing skills, and--bonus!--these lessons will improve your writing whether you're a young, developing writer or a talented,...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Rarely VeryIn our first lesson, young writers will learn when to use the words "very" and "so" (hint: infrequently). They'll also learn how to avoid these words and how to replace them to make sentences instantly stronger.Lesson 2Make it VividIn our second lesson, we'll explore why making our writing *vivid* is important, what exactly "vivid" means, and how (and how often!) to make writing more vivid.Lesson 3X-StartedIn our third lesson, we'll explore how easy it is to "X" the word "started." This easy, simple trick will instantly tighten your writing and make it read more professional.Lesson 4Opening SentenceIn our fourth lesson, we'll learn exactly how to open an essay or piece of fiction. It's much different than developing writers usually expect. And bonus--it's easier!Lesson 5Show, Don't TellIn our fifth and final lesson, students will learn my most important and vital writing advice. If writers adopt this simple change, their writing will be vastly improved.
By the end of this course, writers will be more confident when cutting words to tighten their prose, they'll be better equipped to start their fiction and nonfiction writing like a pro, and they'll have a stronger grasp on how to write vividly and descriptively for their readers.
Howdy! I’m a bestselling author of nine novels under the name, Victoria Scott. My books have been nominated for numerous prestigious awards, and have been translated and sold in 14 counties. I have a true passion for the English language, and love helping kids write with confidence. I have a master's degree in marketing and am the CEO + founder of Scribbler, a company that helps aspiring authors finish their novels. I am also the founder of Onword, a company that helps young adults become stronger writers, and gain admittance into elite private schools and summer programs. My approach to working as a writer, entrepreneur, and tutor is to inject fun into the process–that’s where the progress happens. Let's write!
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Assessments are optional. If you'd like feedback, please message me a shared .doc link including your writing exercises from my lessons. I will provide feedback on the .doc within 5 days.Grades Offered
Please bring a notebook and pencil or laptop to each lesson in order to try the writing drills on your own.
Howdy! I’m the bestselling author of 9 young adult novels under the pen name, Victoria Scott. My books have been nominated for numerous prestigious awards and book lists, have been translated and sold in fourteen countries, and one of my novels,...
Self-Paced Class
$29
for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
1 week of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 9-15
