Writing Wednesdays | A Weekly Meet-Up & Check-In for Writers
Suffering from writer's block? Can't get that sentence quite right? Struggling to keep your writing goals? Join in our weekly check-in for ideas, feedback, motivation, and encouragement. 5 writers max. Ongoing every Wednesday.
Teacher Lauren, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(258)
Star Educator
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Welcome, writers! It's fun to get lost in our own writing, right? But it can also get overwhelming, lonely, and frustrating! We can help with that. In this weekly writing check-in, let's discuss what you're working on. Bring whatever you're writing and get some feedback on it. Let's help each other keep our writing goals and stay motivated. Need help wording a sentence or a line of dialog? Want to make sure your action sequence makes sense? Wondering if your characters look and sound like you're imagining? Having trouble coming up with names for characters, chapters, etc.? Searching for someone to help hold you accountable when you set a writing goal? Are you just stuck? Maybe we can help brainstorm ideas. This class has a max of 5 learners. Sharing is encouraged--that's why we're here!--but you're more than welcome to be more of a motivator instead. Never feel like you have to share anything you're written. You can still help with ideas and maybe learn some tips you can apply to your own writing as well. You might feel more comfortable posting your writing in the classroom instead. Please do! Our Five Rules: 1) BE RESPECTFUL! I can't stress this one enough. It can be intimidating sharing your writing with others, especially if it's something you're struggling to get right. We are here to help each other and not to judge. 2) Be constructively honest. Be honest but don't be mean. Constructive criticism is what we're after. 3) Don't take feedback too personally. You will never become a better writer if you're not open to critique. Everyone has room to improve--even professional writers! The goal is not to take it to heart. 4) Be open-minded but be YOU. Writing is so subjective! No one is right or wrong when it comes to brainstorming ideas, and don't let anyone convince you otherwise. At the end of the day, it's YOUR story and ideas. Don't let what one person says make you second guess what you've done. 5) Be respectful. Yep. It's so important, it's going on here twice. Schedule: This class has no schedule since it is student led and will vary from week to week. Attendance Policy: Refunds for ongoing courses will not be given for missing class, as that is now a spot that could be filled by someone else. You can pay the weekly rate to hold your spot, or you can withdraw and reenroll when you are able, if there is an open spot. Any breaks in the schedule will be announced in advance, and you will not be charged if no class is scheduled for that week. I keep my classes open up until the start time and will only cancel if no one is enrolled, which means it is possible to have a class with only one learner. If you sign up within 24 hours, you are agreeing to the possibility of being the only learner in class.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
*get feedback on their writing
*meet like-minded peers
*have a safe space to share and get ideas
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
258reviews
Star Educator
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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Hello, Outschool! My name is Teacher Lauren, and I'm so happy to meet you.
My Outschool schedule includes a variety of English classes. Want to learn some literary terms? Try The Literary Twists and Turns of the Twilight Zone! Want to write something weird? Try Weird Writing Weekly or One Weird Writing. Want to write about your cat? Try Cat Tales! Or maybe you're looking for more of a challenge? Try a class in the Write Now, Right Now Series! Whichever class you choose, you are sure to have fun and learn something new in the process.
Most of my classes are 5 learners or less, especially for my writing classes. I prefer smaller groups for a more personalized class, where your voice matters. I want you to feel like you're part of a writing club, not lost in a sea of students. I encourage interaction and sharing ideas, all in a friendly and laid-back space.
*All About Me*
⭐️I'm an public school English teacher turned online educator wanting to nurture a love of reading & writing in young people in a fun and creative way.
*Education*
🎓 Master of Arts in Teaching
🎓 Bachelor of Science in English
🎓 Minor in Film Studies
*Teaching Experience*
📚 English Language Arts public school teacher: grades 6-10, 12 (2008-2016)
🇨🇳 ESL Teacher (2018-2021)
✏️ Outschool Teacher (2020-present)
👩🏫 Outschool ACE Educator & Star Educator (2024)
Other than a teacher, I'm also a...
✔️cat mom to a spoiled tabby named Mocha
✔️backyard pumpkin grower
✔️music lover
✔️YouTube content creator
✔️writer
✔️chocolate enthusiast
*All About My Classes*
⭐️ Featured Classes: 2 New Self-Paced Courses! ⭐️
-The Shockingly Grim World of Grimm's Fairy Tales (self-paced): listen to 6 dark tales, then get creative with accompanying writing activities ($10 off with code LAURENGRIMM10)
☀️Summer Fun 2024☀️
-Spend this summer in The Twilight Zone! A new self-paced class exploring a variety of literary terms. ($15 off with code LAURENTZONE15)
📝Weekly Writing Classes📝
-Weird Writing Weekly: My most popular and longest running class! Write a story made up of a random combination of character, setting, conflict, and random things.
-Cat Tales: Your cat is now the main character in a short story with a variety of topics, chosen by you! Cats welcome!
-The "Write Now, Right Now" Series: 3 different classes of seven minute writing challenges (Creative Writing, Journal Prompts, and Grammar Practice)
📝One Time Writing Classes📝
-Randomly Scary Stories for Writers Who Wish Halloween Lasted All Year: Put random Halloween inspired ideas together to create a scary story
-One Weird Story: the one week version of Weird Writing Weekly!
📺 Movie/TV Themed Classes 📺
-Horror or Horror-ble Movie Night! (meets weekly): Come watch an old horror/sci-fi film (during class!) & discuss
-Literary Twists & Turns of the Twilight Zone (new! self-paced): Learn 10 literary terms from 10 episodes of this classic tv show
Coming This August!
-Weird Grammar Weekly: Practice parts of speech while you learn weird and random facts about weird and random things.
⏱️Coming Eventually⏱️
-Solving Unsolved Mysteries (self-paced): See if you can solve true crime mysteries by writing your own theories
Please contact me with any questions. The calendar below is far from accurate, so just ignore it. Class listings will have the most up to date information. If you have class ideas/requests, I'm certainly open to those! Feel free to send a message any time of day. I'm a bit of a night owl, so don't be surprised if you get a reply at 10 pm.
I hope to see you in my classroom soon. Thank you! -Teacher LaurenReviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
1-5 learners per class
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