In this ongoing course, students can work on their creative writing skills by learning new ways to inspire themselves and improve their writing ability. The four main elements to creative writing are plot, characters, setting, and tone. We will learn and discuss the importance of these elements plus many more in this class. Also, your student will learn many different types of creative writing. Some examples include: poetry, play writing, fiction, songs, etc. We will use many writing prompts to encourage new and interesting ideas.

This class is a great way for your student to meet fellow writers while also gaining inspiration and skills to enhance their stories. There will be many writing prompts, activities, and discussions during class. I encourage all of my students to participate in discussions and share their work during class, however, it is not required. Students may also just listen in class if they would like. In each class we will have time to write. This is an interactive class not just instructional. 

I am a firm believer that students learn best when they are having fun. I strive to create a classroom where your student can have fun with their peers while also learning something new. Students do not need any prior experience in creative writing to join this class. 

Week of January 7-13: Character Types
Week of January 14-20: Using Descriptive Language
Week of January 21-27: The Power of Persuasion
Week of February 6-12: Brainstorm Plot Ideas
Week of February 13-19: Character Development
Week of February 20-26: Set the Setting
Week of February 27-March 5: Choosing the Right Tone
Week of March 6- March 12: Poetry Basics
Week of March 13-19: Using Synonyms 

*Week of March 24-30: Finding your Audience*
Week of March 31-April 6: Advice from Authors
Week of April 7-13: Playwriting 
Week of April 14-20: Writing Dialogue
Week of April 21-27: Point of View

Week of April 24-30: Descriptive Writing 
Week of May 1-7: Using Imagery
Week of May 8-14: Magazine Articles
Week of May 15-21: Science Fiction
Week of May 22-28: Fantasy and World Creation
Week of May 29- June 4: Using Symbolism
Week of June 5-11: Bring Advice From Your Favorite Author
Week of June 12-18: Memoirs and Autobiographies
Week of June 19-25: Different Types of Characters
Week of June 26-July 2: Outlining 
Week of July 3-9: Summer Themes
Week of July 10-16: Non-fiction 
Week of July 17-23: Finding Inspiration
Week of July 24-30: Poetry
Week of July 31- August 6: Personification
Week of August 7-13: Creating Storyboards
Week of August 14-20: Describing Landscapes
Week of August 21-27: Back To School Stories
Week of August 28-Sept 3: Fantasy Writing
Week of Sept 4-10: Enhancing Characters
Week of Sept 11-17: Favorite Authors
Week of Sept 18-24: Poetry 

Week of October 9-15: Fall Poetry
Week of October 16-22: Halloween Non-fiction
Week of October 23-29: Halloween Themes
Week of October 30-November 5: Spooky Short Stories