Ignite Your Creativity
Each session kicks off with a fun writing prompt or image to inspire fresh ideas. Bring your own project or explore the day’s theme—our flexible structure allows you to work on what excites you.

Focused Writing Time
Every class includes dedicated writing time where you can focus on your work. The instructor will be available for guidance, helping with brainstorming, character building, or plot twists as needed.

Optional Sharing and Feedback
Share your work in a supportive, no-pressure environment. This optional sharing time is a great way to celebrate everyone’s progress and receive constructive feedback.

Weekly Writing Techniques
Each week, we cover a different topic to enhance your storytelling, from building suspense to developing engaging dialogue. The techniques are designed to enrich your skills and make your writing dynamic across genres.

Personalized Feedback
Students can share their projects outside of class for one-on-one feedback, whether you need help brainstorming, outlining, or polishing a draft.

Sample Weekly Topics

Each lesson focuses on a different creative writing skill, providing a well-rounded foundation over time.

Weekly Creative Writing Lesson Schedule
Week of November 18: Character Creation Lab
Develop unique characters by exploring traits, goals, and backstory. Students will create a character profile that includes appearance, personality, and hidden secrets.

Week of November 25: World-Building Workshop
Design a fictional world, focusing on geography, culture, and the “rules” of this new land. Students can create a map and add imaginative details about the world’s inhabitants and lore.

Week of December 2: Dialogue Dynamics
Write realistic dialogue that conveys emotions and character. Students will craft a conversation between two characters, emphasizing unique speech patterns and personality.

Week of December 9: Plot Twist Brainstorm
Learn how to add surprising twists. Students will brainstorm ideas for twists in simple storylines, practicing how to build up to an unexpected outcome with subtle clues.

Week of December 16: Sensory Description Challenge
Write a vivid scene using all five senses. Students will focus on sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to create an immersive environment, like a marketplace or enchanted forest.

Week of January 6: Writing from Different Perspectives
Explore point of view (POV) by writing the same event from different characters’ perspectives. This exercise helps students understand how perspective shapes the story.

Week of January 13: The Time Capsule Story
Imagine finding a time capsule from the past or future. Students will write a story about the items inside, revealing something about the person who left them behind.

Week of January 20: Flash Fiction Frenzy
Practice concise storytelling by writing a 100-word story. Students will choose a theme and focus on making every word count to tell a complete story in a limited space.

Week of January 27: Monster or Creature Design
Create an original creature or monster with a unique habitat and personality. Students will draw and describe their creature, then write a story featuring it in action.

Week of February 3: Twisted Fairy Tales
Reinvent a classic fairy tale with a new twist. Students will rewrite familiar stories from an unexpected perspective or change the setting, adding fresh elements to a well-known plot.

Week of February 10: Emotion-Driven Storytelling
Write a scene focused on a specific emotion, like jealousy or joy, without naming the emotion. Students will practice “showing, not telling” to create an emotional impact.

Week of February 17: “What If?” Prompts Exploration
Explore speculative storytelling with “what if” scenarios. Students will choose from prompts like “What if gravity stopped?” and write stories that delve into the imaginative possibilities.

Week of February 24: Mystery Object Writing
Choose an unusual object and write its backstory. Students will create a narrative explaining the origin, purpose, or previous owner of the object, adding intrigue and creativity.

Week of March 2: Backstory Writing for a Famous Character
Write a backstory for a well-known character. Students will add depth and motivation to a character from literature or film, exploring how their history shapes who they are.

Week of March 9: Writing a Comic Strip
Combine writing and visual storytelling by creating a comic strip. Students will learn how to convey a simple plot with dialogue and images, practicing brevity and pacing.

Week of March 16: Write an Alternate Ending
Reimagine the ending of a well-known story. Students will create their own endings, changing the outcome or introducing new twists to provide a fresh perspective.

Week of March 23: Letter from the Protagonist to the Author
Write a letter from a story’s main character to the author. Students will express their character’s thoughts, frustrations, or requests, helping them think from the character’s perspective.

Week of March 30: Creating Mythical Legends
Write a short myth or legend set in a fictional culture. Students will invent a moral or lesson and incorporate fantastical elements that reflect their imagined society’s values.

This schedule provides a broad variety of topics and skill-building activities, keeping students engaged and inspired over the weeks. Each lesson develops an important aspect of creative writing, helping students grow into well-rounded storytellers!

This twice-weekly class offers two 25-minute sessions, giving young writers time to explore ideas without feeling overwhelmed. The schedule is designed to balance structured learning with ample room for creativity. So bring your love for stories, something to write with, and let your imagination soar!