This is an ongoing course designed to allow high school level writers to explore different themes and genres they may not otherwise be exposed to. Each month is broken down into narrow weekly themes. Every class will have a relevant flash fiction exercise (with provided writing prompts) and a voluntary peer feedback element.

Creative writing is fluid, expressive, and often deeply personal. I am here to provide support and encouragement for students as they explore what kind of writer they want to be!

The themes will be as follows:

	April:
		Week 1. Historical Fiction
		Week 2. Rural noir + Southern Crime Fiction
		Week 3. YA Realistic Fiction (Dialogue focus)
		Week 4. YA Romance
	May:
		Week 1. Dystopian
		Week 2. Magical Realism
		Week 3. Adventure/Fantasy
		Week 4. Urban Legends
		Week 5. Greek/Roman Mythology
	June:
		Week 1. Sci-fi (Aliens)
		Week 2. Monologue 
		Week 3. Playwriting 


What a typical class will look like:
-Hello/Student Introductions
-Short lecture and explanation of the theme
-15 minute themed flash fiction exercise 
-Opportunity to share work, get/give feedback, and ask questions
-Themed prompts + recommendations provided after class for further writing inspiration and independent reading.

Sharing with the group is entirely optional. Alternatively, work can be shared with the teacher only, or posted on the classroom page.