In this highly interactive writing class designed for young writers we will learn and develop exceptional writing skills as well as hone our creative mind.

Each week a brief lesson will help students learn techniques to write the best possible stories and characters - from impossible lands to dragons to princesses to nasty hobgoblins!

After our lesson, students are encouraged to share what they have been working on, whether it is a short story, poem, graphic novel or related project. As a group we will encourage each writer, provide feedback and continually improve our writing and creative thinking skills.

At the end of our lesson, learners will then be prompted to write a short piece as instructed. The writing prompt is to help direct creative thinking that can be used in their own personal stories. The short writing piece will then be shared in the upcoming week, if the student wishes.

For those learners who are shy and reluctant to share, the instructor is available for private messaging, tutoring and general help through the Outschool's classroom messaging service. 

The classroom will be relaxed and fun. Learners only need to bring pen, paper, an open mind and their pet dragons. (Invisible dragons do not count!)

Our week's lessons will start on and build upon these lessons:

Week One: Introduction to Writing
Introduction to Writing
Defining Your Story Idea
Writing A Synopsis

Week Two: Creating Characters 
Creating an Unforgettable Main Character
Creating a Formidable Antagonist
Creating Secondary Characters

Week Three: Developing Plot 
Expanding Your Idea Into a Page-Turning Plot
Choosing Your Point of View
Completing Research

Week Four: Genre Specifics
Fantasy Writing Tips & Techniques
Sci-Fi Writing Tips & Techniques
Horror Writing Tips & Techniques
Mystery Writing Tips & Techniques

Week Five: Editing and Publishing 
Rewriting & Editing
Packaging Your Book Idea
Publishing Options

Each week students will delve into reading material that is complimented with presentations that highlight the week's topic. 

Each week, learners will need to complete tasks and assignments. These assignments and tasks will be reviewed and supportive and constructive direction will be provided on an individual basis by the instructor. Each student, along with the instructor will help each other develop their story idea and interactive discussion and direction will be provided in a group setting.