Crafting Short Bites - Summer Writing Intensive for Ages 11-15

For many authors starting a new story can be a little bit daunting. For others, sometimes learning a specific part of crafting a story can be daunting. And, for others, sometimes wrapping up a piece can be daunting. In this summer camp we will dive right in and start a new piece, and each following day learn about and apply a specific part of story writing. Finally, we will wrap it all up at the end and have a short piece that is built of all the individual components. (Note: because these stories will be written for the first time, they will be what is known as a “rough draft.” This means that they will not be perfectly finished stories, but they will be perfect stories for you to keep working on.)

What we will talk about week by week:

Week One: Getting started
Day one: Getting that first word onto the page
Day two: Characterization
Day three: Setting
Day four: Plot

Week Two: Fleshing it out
Day one: POV
Day two: Action scenes
Day three: Dialogue
Day four: The hook and getting the last word down

After each day students will be expected to work on their piece, applying what they learned in the day’s class. Pieces can be sent to teacher for short feedback each day along the way. At the end of the class each student will have the rough draft of a complete short work written.

**Notes:
- All students will be given the opportunity to change their Zoom name to their preferred name and pronouns at the beginning of each class. 
- While I am aware that there are reasons that a learner would prefer to keep their camera off, I do encourage them to be left on, and I require one visual check in at the beginning of each class. 
- If your learner is interested in a class, but the rate is not within your budget, please contact me to find out about limited discounts and scholarships I offer for families that need them.