Here is a quick layout of each week's writing style! 
Week 1: Poetry 
Week 2: Fiction: short stories 
Week 3: Fiction: writing a book 
Week 4: Personal Narratives 
Week 4: Comic Books / Graphic Novels 
Week 5: Plays 
Week 6: Movie and TV Scripts 
Week 7: Portfolios, Editing 
Week 8: Presentations 

Introduction to Creative Writing is an 8-week class where you are immersed in the world of Creative Writing! Learning all types of writing can help you to find your voice and learn where you shine! In order to do this, we have to learn many styles of writing. This is the perfect class to take a chance on yourself and learn what you love to write. 

What to Expect: Each class has a new writing style to learn. By trying new writing styles you have a chance to find many ways to find your voice! Class layouts will be lecture-style mixed with writing time, discussion, and sharing our work. This class will not include a full workshop, but will have opportunities for peer and teacher feedback. 

Weeks 1-6 will look as follows : 
5 minute introductions, hellos, recap/what to expect 
15-20 minute presentation on the writing style of that day. 
15-20 minutes of writing time in class with teacher assistance 
5 minute explanation of homework expectations 

Week 7: 
You should bring all of the work you have created to class. 
We will spend this class putting together our writing portfolio, author's statements, and peer/teacher edits. 
Each student will have a chance to share one piece of writing for workshop and feedback in this class. 

Week 8: 
Presentation day! 
Everyone in class will have a chance to share their portfolio, read their author statement, and present one final piece to the class. 

Between weeks 7 and 8 you are encouraged to send me your portfolio for feedback before the next class. This is not a requirement, but anyone who wants written feedback should send me their portfolio. 


My teaching style: I love interacting with my students. Creative writing is a collaborative experience, though many think it is an independent practice. Most writers have or need a writer's circle with whom they can workshop, brainstorm, and talk. 

I aim for an inclusive classroom, if your learner needs any type of accommodations please let me know so I can do my best to create the best learning atmosphere for them. 

All students will be asked to share a creative piece of their choice. It can be from any day of the class. If someone decides they aren't comfortable sharing I will not force them; however, I will ask they send their work to me via Outschool.