The power of stories to change perspectives.
Identifying the social issue that is most important to you.
Finding your literary voice.
How to create convincing characters.
Week One Assignment: write 300-500 words of character development.
Tell us the story of one of the proudest moments of your life.
Peer review of of Week One assignment.
How to write good dialogue.
Week Two Assignment: write 300-500 words of your character in dialogue with another person.
Peer review of of Week Two assignment.
What does the room you are in tell us about you?
Scene setting and description.
Week Three Assignment: write 300-500 words of a scene that vividly describes the setting and what it reveals about your character, your story or your social issue.
Peer review of Week Three assignment.
Imagery - using metaphor, simile and personification.
Week Four Assignment: write 300-500 words of your story incorporating use of imagery.
Peer review of Week Four assignment.
The Character’s Journey.
Week Four Assignment: write 300-500 words of your story incorporating use of imagery.
Peer review of Week Five assignment.
Reviewing and editing.
Taking your writing forward.
Appreciation Circle