Learners will learn about writing, writers, writing habits, and the writing life.
Learners will explore themselves as writers.
Learners will reflect on their own writing habits, strengths, and areas of improvement.

I have a BA in Creative Writing. I have taken and continue to take writing classes to improve my writing expertise. I have written extensively in my life. I love to write and want to share that love of writing with students. There was a time in my life when teachers told me I couldn't write because my writing didn't fit into the "box" they believed Writing was. I have since learned that all authors have their own writing style, technique, and process and that the process that works best for you, the author, is the best process. I want to share this understanding with students and help them discover their own process.
I have not published my first Novel, of which I am currently in the editing and revising stages. The reason for this is that the story is a fantasy novel and I am working hard to build the world in which the story takes place. I have just finished drafting Book two in the series this past NaNoWriMo (2020). 

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Weekly Readings: **Due Before Class**
-- Week 1: No readings due before class
-- Week 2: Introduction + Pages 1-45 (Chapters 1-6)
-- Week 3: Pages 46-93 (Chapters 7-10)
-- Week 4: Pages 94-143 (Chapters 11-15)
-- Week 5: Pages 144-181 (Chapters 16-20)
-- Week 6: Pages 183-212 (Chapters 21-26)
-- Week 7: Discussion of Pages 213- End (Chapters 27-31)

Weekly Writing Prompts: Posted each week after class.
Final Reflection: Optional
수업 외 주당 2 - 4 시간
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**Informal Assessment available by request - based on participation in class discussions*
**Formal Assessment available by request - based on participation and assignments turned in and completed. Learners must turn in all assignments for a formal assessment. Available as a letter grade or written report.*
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Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook by Anne Mazer & Ellen Potter
** Anne Mazer is the author of the "Amazing Days of Abby Hayes" series. To learn more about her go to this link:
-- http://www.annemazerbooks.com/books/
**Ellen Potter is the author of "The Humming Room", "Slob", and more. To learn more about her go to this link:
- https://www.ellenpotter.com/