Creative Writing Online
In this course, students explore a range of creative writing genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. They study examples of classic and contemporary selections, apply what they learn to their own writing, and develop proficiency in the writing process. They learn to evaluate the writings of others and apply evaluation criteria to their own work. By the end of the course, students will have created a well-developed portfolio of finished written works.
SEMESTER ONE
Unit 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
- Ideas and Imagination
- The Writing Process, Part 1
- The Writing Process, Part 2
- The Writing Process, Part 3
Unit 2: Fiction Writing
- Exploring Fiction
- Elements of Fiction, Part 1
- Elements of Fiction, Part 2
- Writing Fiction
Unit 3: Poetry Writing
- Exploring Poetry
- Elements of Poetry
- Styles and Forms of Poetry
- Writing Poetry
- Poetry Project
Unit 4: Multimedia Writing
- Exploring Multimedia
- Creating a Multimedia Presentation
- Sharing a Multimedia Presentation
Unit 5: Student Self-Publishing
- Introduction to Student Publishing
- Publishing a Class Anthology
- Analyzing Personal Style and Growth
SEMESTER TWO
Unit 6: Creative Nonfiction Focus
- Getting Started and Goals
- Elements of Creative Nonfiction, Part 1
- Elements of Creative Nonfiction, Part 2
- Creative Nonfiction Project
Unit 7: Fiction Focus
- Fiction Practice and Development
- Advanced Fiction Elements, Part 1
- Advanced Fiction Elements, Part 2
- Fiction Project
Unit 8: Poetry Focus
- Poetry Practice and Development
- Advanced Poetry Elements, Part 1
- Advanced Poetry Elements, Part 2
- Poetry Project
Unit 9: Writing for Stage and Screen
- Introduction to Playwriting
- Elements of Playwriting, Part 1
- Elements of Playwriting, Part 2
- Playwriting Project
Unit 10: Traditional Publishing
- Exploring Traditional Publishing
- Submitting for Publication
- Reflection and Self-Analysis