ONLINE CREATIVE WRITING

ABOUT THIS CLASS

Class Times:  Students do not meet at regularly scheduled class times. However, posts are made by the instructor every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to teach the material and explain assignments. Assignments are due once or twice a week.

Class Dates: Fall 2020 (September 8^th – December 18^th)

Course Description:A course in creative writing that provides instruction and practice in short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Course requirements include critically analyzing published works of creative writing, weekly participation in class discussions, critiquing the work of fellow classmates, and submitting original creative works.

Compositions:  At least 5 poems, 2 works of creative nonfiction, and 1 fully developed short story (with 5 optional compositions)

Class Itinerary:  This course requires online interaction between the student, their peers, and the teacher through Canvas. In an online classroom, students will view/read instruction, submit assignments, and interact with their classmates through discussion. Students will learn the foundational concepts of fiction and apply them in a semester project: a five- to ten-thousand-word original short story. Students will be required to turn in multiple drafts of their original short story throughout the semester for feedback and guidance. Additionally, students will write at least five original poems, compose two works of creative nonfiction, and identify creative writing concepts in published works of fiction and poetry. Extra credit assignments will give students additional writing opportunities. The instructor will be available through email and Canvas Monday-Friday.

Other Details:

• Open to all high school students (Levels 9-12)
• We accept Paypal or credit and debit cards
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: 100% refund if requested on or before 14 days after the first day of class

HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK?

• Learn about short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry
• Read posted material/instructions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Identify creative writing concepts in published works
• Apply creative writing concepts to original works
• Submit Discussion Question responses and comment on classmates’ responses
• Create a portfolio of at least 5 poems, 2 nonfiction works, and 1 fully developed short story

The goals of this course are to expose students to great works of creative writing, to equip them with the tools they need to create their own works, and to encourage them to be confident in their own creative writing abilities.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS COURSE?

• This class is not a composition course—it focuses only on types of creative writing
• This class offers hands-on instruction in the field of creative writing, which is not widely offered in many homeschool curricula
• This class offers students interaction with not only an instructor but also other students without the need to enroll in a college course