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Writing & Literary Exploration Workshop for Ages 14 - 18

Completed by 642 learners
Ages 14-18
Live Group Class
Moving toward the completion of personal projects (or essays) & fun lessons with like-minded storytellers. Covering literary elements, popular topics, & helpful writing tips. One-on-one assistance available. (Artists & Musicians Welcome)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(239 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. I can provide students with homework, assignments, and projects - All upon request. Students are encouraged to do writing outside of the meetings.
Grading
Any form of grading (assessment) can be provided upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
A writing workshop is an invaluable resource for both budding and seasoned writers seeking to hone their craft. These collaborative sessions provide a supportive environment where participants can share their work. The workshops often focus on various aspects of writing, such as character development, narrative structure, and language use, allowing writers to explore different techniques and styles. By engaging with diverse perspectives, writers can gain insights into their own work and be inspired by the creativity of others. Ultimately, these workshops foster a sense of community among writers, offering a space for growth and inspiration.

This is a great class for students who enjoy telling stories, need help with essay writing, and exploring new weekly topics. Each meeting's theme, along with writing tips, is based on student and parent requests. My message box is open 24/7 for requests related to lessons, genres, writing prompts, and one-on-one feedback or assistance with writing challenges. 
(Artists, Playwriters, Poets, and Musicians Welcome)

Structure for each meeting:
- We will begin with a lesson that features our topic/genre of the week
- Warm-Up Activity
- Writing Time: This is the students’ free time to engage in various types of writing, whether it's short stories, fan fiction, flash fiction, micro fiction, novellas, poems, songs, scripts, artwork for stories, storyboarding, or character building.
- Share Time: Sharing work in class is optional, so students can choose to showcase their creations if they feel comfortable.
- The remaining meeting time will be used as an open discussion time.
- More Activities Can Be Found On The Classroom Page Throughout The Week. 


February: 
19th - 25th: Suspense (Supernatural) - Novel Writing
26th - 4th: Children's Adventure Stories - Novella Writing

March: 
5th - 11th: Mythology (Greek) - Short Stories
12th - 18th: Historical Fiction (1920s) - Narrative Nonfiction
19th - 25th: Fantasy (TBA) - Backstories
26th - 1st: Romance (TBA) - Poetry

April: 
2nd - 8th: Mystery (TBA) - Writing Research
9th - 15th: Suspense (TBA) - Screenwriting
16th - 22nd: Adventure (TBA) - Points of View
23rd - 29th:  Horror (TBA) - Plot Twists
30th - 6th:  Science Fiction (TBA) - Character Dialogue and Interactions

May: 
7th - 13th: Mythology (TBA) - Metaphors
14th - 20th:  Thriller (TBA) - Editing, Deleting, and Fluff
21st - 27th: Suspense (TBA) - Show, Don't Tell
28th - 3rd:  Fantasy (TBA) - Using Our Senses 

June: 
4th - 10th: Mystery (TBA) - Activities for Writer's Block
11th - 17th:  Mythology (TBA) - Collaborating
18th - 24th: Adventure (TBA) - Weaving Adjectives
25th - 1st: Romance (TBA) - Establishing Character Emotions

July: 
2nd - 8th: Thriller (TBA) - The Use of Strong Verbs
9th - 15th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Nouns vs. Pronouns vs. Descriptive Nouns
16th - 22nd: Horror (TBA) - Publishing
23rd - 29th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Punctuation
30 - 5th:  Fantasy (TBA) - Writing Prompts

August: 
6th - 12th: Mystery (TBA) - Creating Character Careers
13th - 19th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Non-Human Characters
20th - 26th: Adventure (TBA) - Juxtaposition
27th - 2nd:  Mythology (TBA) - Working with Symbolism

September: 
3rd - 9th: (Thriller) TBA - Creating Writing Goals
10th - 16th: Fantasy (TBA) - Anthologies
17th - 23rd: Romance (TBA) - Fan Fiction Writing
24th - 30th:  Horror (TBA) - Writing Activities

October: 
1st - 7th: Mythology (TBA) - Narration
8th - 14th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Thesis Fun and Helpful Tips
15th - 21st:  Suspense (TBA) - Irony
22nd - 28th: Adventure (TBA) - Figurative Language
29th - 4th: Horror (TBA) - Foreshadowing

November: 
5th - 11th: Mystery (TBA) - Different Characters and Development
12th - 18th: Thriller (TBA) - Onomatopoeia
19th - 25th: Suspense (TBA) - Personification
26th - 2nd: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Satire

December: 
3rd - 9th: Romance (TBA) - Creating Subplots
10th - 16th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Descending Action
17th - 23rd: Mythology (TBA) - Writing Activities
24th - 30th:  Fantasy (TBA) - Creating a Writing Signature

Learning Goals

Building a consistent writing habit 
Exploring different styles and genres
Creating detailed character profiles
Designing vivid settings through detailed imagery
Establish specific milestones for writing projects

Other Details

Learning Needs
Students who may need some extra assistance are welcome to message me throughout the week. All lessons are recorded and can be viewed at any time - This helps with self pacing and memory retention.
Parental Guidance
No swearing (please use the 'bleep' if you must), sexual-related content, or torture. Violations will be reported to Outschool immediately. - If we aren't sure about something please feel free to ask.
Supply List
Either access to a digital writing source or a pen and paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Brigham Young University, Idaho
I am a dedicated writer of over 20+ years. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing and Literature studies. I publish through several different types of self-publishing companies and have knowledge concerning the 'brick and mortar' ones. 

10+ Years of Education Experience. 

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