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The Epic Scifi and Fantasy Writing Masterclass: Creative Writing Class
Curious Together Arts and Humanities
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4.9
Number of reviews:(528)
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Dive deep into science fiction and fantasy and bring your epic stories to life. Learn how your favorite writers bring their imagination to life, then write your own stories and receive personalized feedback!
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
This class is an excellent fit for students who love the Avengers, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and any other work of science fiction or fantasy. Appropriate for all skill levels aged 8+. Students will learn the mechanics, tropes, and reader expectations of popular genres and how to leverage them in their own writing. They will learn plot patterns such as the three-act structure and the Hero’s Journey that will help them outline stories, avoid plot holes, and produce satisfying work faster....
14 lessons//14 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is genre?Week 2Lesson 2What’s the difference between sci-fi and fantasy?Week 3Lesson 3Where do ideas come from?Week 4Lesson 4Genre elements of science fiction & fantasyWeek 5Lesson 5WorldbuildingWeek 6Lesson 6Patterns and Tropes in Science Fiction & FantasyWeek 7Lesson 7Character buildingWeek 8Lesson 8SettingWeek 9Lesson 9ConflictWeek 10Lesson 10Plot — The Three Act StructureWeek 11Lesson 11Plot — The Hero’s JourneyWeek 12Lesson 12Crafting Vivid Descriptions — Showing and TellingWeek 13Lesson 13Pacing — Scene and SummaryWeek 14Lesson 14The Second Draft — Skills for Revising and Editing
- Students will learn to write stories, employing a number of specific craft techniques for fiction, and especial for sci fi and fantasy genres.
📓 DERRICK HEISEY, Writer and Teacher: Since 2015, Derrick has taught every grade level from Kindergarten to 12th. He is a licensed Special Education teacher with a degree in English Creative Writing from the University of New Mexico and a minor in Philosophy. He's published short stories and poetry, and produces a podcast where he reads his original fiction. According to him, mastering the written word is one of the most empowering journeys a person can pursue, and nothing brings him as much joy as sharing that passion with students. Everyone has something important to say; they just need to find the right words, and Derrick can’t wait to help his students discover their voices. When he isn’t teaching, you can find him in his garden inspecting tomatoes, scribbling in a notebook, or reading a book with his dachshund Charlie Marlow curled up on his lap.
Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: written feedback in Google Docs verbal feedback in class
Google Docs
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Westfield State College
Chris HurleyBachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Maggie WehlerBachelor's Degree in History from Bryan College
Joanna GallagherBachelor's Degree in English from Bryan College
Joanna GallagherBachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco State University
Kevin Anthony CatalanBachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The University of New Mexico
Derrick HeiseyBachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University, Fresno
Kaitlyn Sydelle, Anime Comic ArtistBachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from North Carolina State University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.4 teachers have a Master's/Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Massachusetts
Chris HurleyMaster's Degree in English from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Joanna GallagherMaster's Degree in Education from Maryland Institute Collage of Art
RJ SterlingMaster's Degree in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Daniel Grissom, M.A.4 teachers have teaching certificates
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Chris HurleyMaryland Teaching Certificate
RJ SterlingWashington Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Derrick HeiseyNorthCarolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Daniel Grissom, M.A.Do you want to raise happy, curious, and creative kids? Do you want their imagination nurtured, their critical thinking sharpened, and their skills developed? We love Art, Literacy, and Big Ideas, and we inspire children to fall in love with...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $207 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-4 learners per class
