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Creative Writing Projects
Twelve weekly projects that take you from creation to publication.
The Creative Writing Projects series shows you how to succeed, step by step and week by week.
Each week for twelve weeks you'll receive a new project that includes all the information you need to conceive, create and complete a novel, short story or screenplay, and get it published.
Each project includes video instruction, a project assignment, and a discussion area for asking questions and posting your work to receive feedback from the instructor and other students.
Each project focuses on a specific step in the creative process, from brainstorming to publication. The goal is to get you published!
The projects in this series include:
- Creative Writing Project: Brainstorm Your Story
- Creative Writing Project: Create a Character
- Creative Writing Project: Structure Your Story
- Creative Writing Project: Write Act 1
- Creative Writing Project: Write Act 2
- Creative Writing Project: Write Act 3
- Creative Writing Project: Structure a Scene
- Creative Writing Project: Create a Setting
- Creative Writing Project: Write Great Dialogue
- Creative Writing Project: Energize Your Manuscript
- Creative Writing Project: Publish Your Book
- Creative Writing Project: Market Your Book
In these lively and fun projects, author and mentor Steve Alcorn shows you how to achieve success. During the past two decades, Steve has helped more than 30,000 aspiring writers structure their stories, and many are now in print. You can be next!
Books by your instructor, Steve Alcorn
Perhaps you've started already on your novel and have stalled out with “writer's block." Don't worry – we'll help you bust the block and get you writing again. Or you maybe you've finished your manuscript are shocked to find it simply lacks the pizzazz that'll put it on the bestseller list. No problem – we'll help you polish your manuscript 'til it shines!
YOU'LL COMPLETE 12 PROJECTS ON YOUR WAY TO GETTING PUBLISHED
Each project is designed to build your confidence and provide you with feedback as you develop your own original novel, short story or screenplay.
When you post your projects in the discussion areas you'll receive personal feedback from Steve, helping you chart your course to get published.
A new project is released every week. Once you've reached the end of the twelve-week course, you are a permanent member, and can repeat the process for new projects whenever you like.
12 PROJECTS TO GUARANTEE SUCCESS!
Creative Writing Project: Brainstorm Your Story helps you brainstorm your project, including determining what you should write, and helps you develop the idea for both your story and plot --yes, they are different, and this class shows you why. When you complete this project you will have a clear, written plan for your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Create a Character gives you all the tools you need to build a character , including my Comprehensive Character Attribute Form . When you complete this project you will have a clear, written character sketch for your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Structure Your Story shows you how to structure your story. You’ll identify your passion , the theme you wish to convey to readers, your main character’s story structuring flaw . Then you’ll put them all together in the class project, where you’ll create your story’s premise . When you complete this project you will have a clear understanding of the structure of your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Write Act 1 shows you how to write your first act, beginning with a hook to capture your readers’ interest, then developing your character’s backstory , and leading up to the trigger that will end Act 1. When you complete this project you will have a detailed, written plan for the first act of your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Write Act 2 shows you how to write your second act, beginning with your character in crisis , navigating the long struggle they face against every increasing plot difficulties, and finally bringing them to an epiphany . When you complete this project you will have a detailed, written plan for the second act of your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Write Act 3 shows you how to complete your story’s Act 3, beginning with a plan that leads to the exciting climax , and the resolving loose threads in the ending . When you complete this project and the previous two, you will have a detailed, written plan for your entire Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Structure a Scene introduces you to a tool that will change your writing life: the magic of scene and sequel . It guarantees you will balance story and plot , enabling you to write exciting and emotionally effective scenes. When you complete this project you will have a terrific original scene already written, plus the tools you’ll need to write your entire Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Create a Setting shows you the purpose of settings, and guides you step by step through the process of creating a vibrant , active setting in which your story can take place. When you complete this project you be intimately familiar with a process that can bring to life every setting in your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Write Great Dialogue shows you how to write impactful , emotionally involving and just plain interesting dialogue. It also provides some “Dos” and “Don’ts” that will help you make sure your dialogue shines. When you complete this project you will see a startling improvement in the quality of the dialogue in your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Energize Your Manuscript helps you energize and polish your manuscript through techniques such as writing big and writing well . When you complete this project you will have a manuscript that sings, and you’ll be ready to publish you Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Publish Your Book introduces you to both traditional publishing and self-publishing . It shows you how easy, fast and economical it can be to get your story into the hands of readers. When you complete this project you will know exactly how to publish your Creative Writing Project.
Creative Writing Project: Market Your Book reveals all of my favorite marketing tips . I’ll show you how to get your work in front of the public, through a variety of exciting approaches. When you complete this project you will have a complete marketing plan for your Creative Writing Project.
“My lifetime dream? Getting published. I don't need a 4-year Course!"
“It has been my life-long dream to become a published author but I had no idea where to start. I have an idea for a good book but needed guidance on how to write it. I took this course to get help, and I am truly impressed by the amount of information presented. I do not need to take a 4-year course on Creative Writing. I completed the course in a few months in my free time. I really loved the way Steve Alcorn presented the materials and the way he showed examples. Thank you Steve for this amazing course!" — Michelle Apolo
“I want to get published! But I don't know how…"
These 12 projects will make it happen, step by step!
What are the requirements?
Open to all aspiring writers, young or old, experienced or just getting started, what am i going to get from this course, 60 lectures in 12 projects with over 5 hours of content downloadable, printable handouts and exercises 60 discussion areas where you can share your work and get feedback turn your idea into a novel, short story or screenplay discover your dramatic elements develop interesting characters construct your story in three acts learn how to write effective scenes develop vivid settings create great dialogue polish your manuscript develop a marketing plan get published, what is the target audience, first-time authors if your manuscript needs polish if your manuscript is unfinished authors who want to get published, your instructor.
Steve Alcorn is the author of many novels and non-fiction books. His publications include mysteries, young adult novels, a romance novel, children's books, history and non-fiction about theme park design, and the writer's guide How to Fix Your Novel .
Steve is also the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc, the company that provides the audio and video systems used in nearly all of the world's theme parks. In his spare time he enjoys world travel, sculpture and music composition.
During the past decade he has helped more than 30,000 aspiring authors structure their novels. Many of his students are now published authors.
Course Curriculum
- Preview Introduction (1:46)
- Preview Read Me First!
- Start Plot vs Story (4:36)
- Start What Do I Write About? (4:56)
- Start Project: Brainstorming Your Story (3:11)
- Start Next Steps (0:56)
- Start Introduction (1:47)
- Start Your Protagonist (10:25)
- Start Your Antagonist and Other Characters (14:47)
- Start Project: Create Your Character (1:44)
- Start Introduction (1:48)
- Start Plot vs Story (2:55)
- Start The Dramatic Elements (3:41)
- Start Project: Create Your Story’s Structure (4:43)
- Start Introduction (1:57)
- Start Three Act Structure (8:56)
- Start Act 1 Checkpoints (8:25)
- Start Project: Create Your First Act (2:27)
- Start Introduction (1:41)
- Start Three Act Structure (1:26)
- Start Act 2 Checkpoints (8:12)
- Start Project: Create Your Second Act (2:56)
- Start Introduction (1:42)
- Start Three Act Structure (1:04)
- Start Act 3 Checkpoints (9:58)
- Start Project: Create Your Third Act (1:45)
- Start Introduction (2:10)
- Start Plot vs Story (2:48)
- Start Scene and Sequel Structure (10:13)
- Start Project: Write Your Scene (2:17)
- Start Introduction (1:52)
- Start The Purpose of Settings (3:46)
- Start Creating a Setting Step by Step (3:42)
- Start Project: Write Your Setting (2:19)
- Start The Purpose of Dialogue (4:07)
- Start Dialogue Techniques (5:58)
- Start Project: Write Your Dialogue Scene (1:09)
- Start Introduction (2:16)
- Start Writing Big (7:29)
- Start Writing Well (7:17)
- Start Project: Polish That Page (1:28)
- Start Introduction (2:26)
- Start Traditional Publishing (4:52)
- Start Self-Publishing (4:11)
- Start Project: Prepare Your Manuscript and Publish Your Book (2:17)
- Start Introduction (2:12)
- Start Marketing Ideas (7:45)
- Start More Marketing Ideas (6:49)
- Start Project: Create a Marketing Plan (2:20)
Frequently Asked Questions
More than 5,000 students have taken this course, and rated it an average of 5 out of 5 stars. a few of our favorite student reviews:.
"If you have an idea for a book, but just can't get it together, this is the class for you. Steve Alcorn gives you the tools and the confidence to pull your ideas together and give them structure. Before you know it, you are inspired and writing. What a class! Steve Alcorn is a gifted instructor."
"It was nice to have an instructor who wasn't afraid to have fun right along with the students. For me, it created a relaxed environment where even the smallest question never felt out of place or foolish."
"I've told people that this class was life-changing when it comes to my ability to structure and complete a work of fiction. I always became blocked and wondered how people knew where their story was going next and how to make sure they were headed in the right direction. This answered all my questions and forced me to get to work on my idea. All around fantastic - worth every penny!"
"Can you see me? I'm giving you a standing ovation! Haven't done this much thinking, rethinking, breaking pencils, and eventually cheering since I graduated from college. Thank you for an inspiring and brilliant class!"
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How to Begin a Creative Writing Project?
Writing that is imaginative, embellished, or unconventional in its approach to its subject matter is referred to as creative writing. Academic, technical , and news writing, on the other hand, is typically dry and factual. Most people associate creative writing with fiction and poetry, but creative nonfiction is an essential and diverse form of writing that should not be overlooked. In the rest of this series, we'll go over everything there is to know about creative writing, but this post will focus on helping you understand and identify it. Many people will say that they'll recognize creative writing when they see it, but there are some more scientific ways to determine whether something is creative writing.
What Is Creative Writing?
Creative writing encompasses several different genres and styles outside of the more formal scope of technical writing or academic writing. Character development, narrative, and plot are important elements in creative writing, infusing their structure with imagination and story.
What are the Different Types of Creative Writing?
It's no surprise that there are many forms of creative writing, given that it's often experimental and innovative in nature. Let's look at some of the most common examples of this type of writing.
Poetry is one of the most diverse forms of creative writing, ranging from haikus and sonnets to sestinas, elegies, and villanelles. Many poets work within structured traditions that make specific demands in rhyme, rhythm, and subject matter, but they also have the freedom to experiment with less rigid forms like prose poetry or free verse. If you weren't aware, poetry is the most likely form to defy punctuation rules or be formatted in unusual ways, such as blackout poetry. The most important thing to remember about poetry is no rules.
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Short stories became popular in the 19th century as literary magazines became increasingly popular. Even though it is widely accepted that short stories should be under 7,000 words in length, even shorter stories (also known as flash fiction and microfiction) highlight the simplicity of this narrative even more by telling stories in as few words as possible. These stories , classified as short fiction, are all about compressing and distilling narrative intensity.
The novel, which is perhaps the most commonly associated with "creative writing," is an ever-popular form that relies on prose to follow a narrative arc — and it also happens to have the most commercial power. Short novels, such as novellas and novelettes, are shorter than short stories in terms of word count and narrative scope.
∙ Screenplays and Plays
Scriptwriting is a type of creative writing that relies heavily on subtext and consists entirely of dialogue and stage directions. In other words, everything the characters don't say, the gaps that appear between what they explicitly say. Furthermore, this type of writing is intended for other storytellers (directors, actors , designers, and so on) to use and interpret in their own creative work rather than for readers. Angels in America by Tony Kushner and Phoebe Waller-Fleabag Bridge by Phoebe Waller-Fleabag Bridge are two well-known examples.
∙ Graphic Novels, Comic Books, and Graphic Narratives
These visual modes of storytelling , which combine illustrations or visuals with text, rely heavily on dialogue to develop convincing characters, though, unlike scripts, descriptive narration is not prohibited. This category contains many illustration styles and narratives, from superheroes like Batman to YA romances like Alice Oseman's Heartstopper series.
∙ Essays About Yourself
Personal essays are reflective, narrative-driven pieces of writing that explore a person's thoughts and feelings on a personal topic. Rather than simply recounting the writer's experiences, these essays frequently use an artifact, book, or recent news event as a springboard for expanding the scope of their narrative. These essays include travel and food writing and think pieces that rely heavily on a personal perspective.
∙ Writing Humor
Humor can be considered its own type of creative writing in addition to casually existing within other types of creative writing. In spirit, humor writing is similar to online meme-making or old-school political cartoons. It satirizes and lampoons political structures, current events, and human behavior, with the primary goal of making the reader laugh. These days, this type of writing can be found on humor websites or in popular magazines' humor sections, such as The New Yorker's 'Daily Humor.'
Start looking into the techniques needed to write creatively once you've decided which type of creative writing you want to pursue. While there are no hard and fast rules, most creative works include at least some of the following elements:
1. Read, Read, and Read Some More
When you don't have any references to draw from, it's much more difficult to master creative writing. Throughout history, famous creative writers have written excellent examples of well-written creative work that aspiring creative writers should read. Read well-known works by great writers in various genres to get a sense of your potential interests.
2. Write All the Time
Don't dismiss the random thoughts that come to mind. Even bad ideas can inspire good ones, and you never know what will spark an idea for something better later. Keep a notepad handy or download a notes app to jot down or record any content that comes to mind—it might come in handy unexpectedly.
3. Have a Distinct Point of View
A story, message, or lesson is frequently shared in fiction writing. A story without a driving force will feel flat, and your audience will be unsure of what your story is about or why they should care. Tell a story that resonates with your audience and connects with them in a way that leaves a lasting impression using your own unique voice.
4. Make Use of Literary Devices
Literary devices aid in vivid writing and imaginative scenes, both of which are essential components of good writing. Metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech conjure up powerful images that can inspire creativity and paint vivid pictures. Alliteration, consonance, and assonance can help your words sound and flow better.
5. Be Aware of Your Target Market
Is this a story for your creative writing classmates only? Or are you a young adult author trying to break into the academic market? Knowing your audience can help you narrow down the tone and scope of your writing in a way that appeals to your target audience.
6. Get Started Writing
This is especially important for new creative writers. Many beginners are intimidated or embarrassed by their creative work and the places where their imagination leads them. You can improve your writing skills and become a better writer in no time by using free writing, creative writing exercises, writing prompts, and practice.
7. Be Open to Rewriting
Rarely does a writer get it right on the first draught? You may have some content flexibility, but don't be afraid to cut out the fluff, eliminate what doesn't work, or, in some cases, start from scratch. Storytelling and worldbuilding take a lot of time and thought, and the only way to get a version that works is to rewrite it.
8. Consider Attending a Writing Workshop
Writing classes introduce you to a community of writers who can help you with your creative writing process by providing feedback and constructive criticism on various aspects of your writing, such as the story, main characters, setting, and word choice. Writing groups can provide helpful suggestions or inspiration whether you're writing your first book or are an experienced writer suffering from writer's block.
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For newcomers to creative writing, it can be intimidating. You know you have good creative writing tips, but putting them on paper seems like an impossible task. You can become a creative writer by scheduling time to write every day, brainstorming ideas , and not striving for perfection at first, all while taking advantage of writing exercises and classes.
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The Creative Writing Project
The Creative Writing Project is a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Each month-long series puts participants amongst a community of writers and educators, offering instruction and guidance from a diverse group of local and published writers. Throughout the series, writers will produce a piece of their choosing, exploring methods such as poetry, nonfiction, and prose.
Series Costs (5 sessions): This program is sold together as a 5 session series. Registration for the series is required through Passage . $125 for Non-Members, $100 for teachers or CAC Members, $80 for students.
2023 Series Dates at the CAC:
February 18 - Annette Januzzi Wick
February 25 - Elena Estella Green
March 4 - Stacy Sims
March 11 - Alison Taylor
March 18 - Pedal Miranda
Inspired by the CAC exhibition, Ecologies of Elsewhere , each 2023 workshop centers around the topic of nature.
Contact the CAC's Education Team if you have any questions.
Included in the Series:
- 5 sessions (1 per week) that explore the creative writing process with a diverse group of local writers.
- The opportunity to submit work to a literary magazine and have a final piece professionally edited.
- An embossed notebook with guided writing prompts.
- Coffee and refreshments
- Class size is limited, ensuring participants are given time for individual attention.
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Writing Trains
With the help of the Mellon Grant, we would like to explore how train travel and exploration of new communities throughout the West Coast enables the creative writing process. Our project will incorporate public performance as well as the creation of a chapbook to be distributed to train passengers. The chapbook will consist of poems lyrical essays, creative nonfiction, and other writings we have completed over the course of the summer. By creating the chapbooks ourselves, we will be learning a new way to share our work and connect with different communities. The culminating event of our project will be a performance piece of the work we have compiled and edited over the summer. Writing Trains is inspired by the Amtrak Writers’ Residency that has recently been implemented as a way for writers to explore their craft in a unique and unconventional space. As students of creative writing, we do not have access to this program; however, we have drawn inspiration from it and have tailored it to our specific interests and growth as writers. Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia are rich in literary communities. This project provides us with the opportunity for location-based learning, to explore these communities we are surrounded by, and devote time solely to writing, a rarity in the hectic life of students.
So, why trains? How does the uncommon act of traveling by train affect or enhance creativity? How do the interactions we will have with passengers, poets at events, and the people we meet along the way influence our writing? What will our backgrounds in creative writing and theatre bring to this project? How do public performance and feedback aid the creative process?
What will the aspect of collaboration bring to this project? Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco are three cities we would like to travel to, perform in, and attend readings. The feedback that we receive from these experiences will help us in creating material that will further our learning experience and aid us in the revision of our final work. Travel has been a source of inspiration for many writers in the past including Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Sylvia Plath, and Elizabeth Bishop. We will be working in the tradition of these writers while developing our own distinctive voices and creative processes. This grant will also give us the opportunity to explore the nomadic lifestyle that train travel lends itself to. We plan to observe the dichotomy of our experiences inside the train as opposed to what we see outside of the train and bring this into the content of our work. This particular example is representative of the juxtaposition that our work will have, being written from two separate points of view. While Linnea is more drawn to poetry, Emily leans more towards fiction. This has been our general writing pattern, and we’re both interested in crossing forms to explore formats such as the lyric essay and creative non-fiction, as well as experimenting with shape and physical appearance of text on the page.
We will split our time between riding trains and regrouping in Salem to edit our work, create chapbooks, and prepare for our final presentation. Returning to Salem provides a concrete home base, which we view to be equally important as the act of travel in our process. While we are in Salem, we will focus our efforts towards reading books from our reading list, and printing and crafting our chapbooks. Specifically, the content of the chapbook will center on interactions, experiences, and inspiration gathered from visiting these literary communities. An example of such content would be a poem that explores moving through new areas and the transitory population of train travel. The act of sharing these chapbooks with the people we meet on trains as well as the Willamette Community will serve as a way to give back to a wider community than Willamette, and will give our project a broader scope of influence.
One of the most enticing aspects of the Learning by Creating Grant is the opportunity it presents for collaboration. By working together, we will learn from one another. We work extremely well together and are very excited to explore the spontaneity that comes from collaboration, as well as the sense of adventure that helps inspiration to grow. However, we both work differently, and our contrasting thought processes and writing styles will enhance our learning experience. The time spent on trains will be devoted to writing, collaborating, and connecting with the community found on the trains and cities we visit. Traveling to these literary communities and centers will provide us with a plethora of raw material that will ultimately shape our final product. Our final culminating piece will be tentatively performed in the Putnam black box space in the M. Lee Pelton theatre building, and will incorporate elements of spoken word poetry, monologues, prose, dialogue, movement, and storytelling. The presentation will be based on the collaborative work we have completed over the course of the summer, the cities we have visited, people we have met, and trains we have ridden. ALL ABOARD!
Challenges/Obstacles:
Travel fatigue
Quick turn around
Short time spent in each place
Differences in style, artistic background
Disciplinary differences (creative writing, theatre)
Building a presentation that shares both our individual voices, as well as our collaborative voices
Writers block
Reading maps effectively
Planning trips in a successful manner
Obtaining lodging
Splitting work equally
Time management
Theft, personal belongings
Understand how train travel affects the creative process
Learn how our collaborative travel companionship enhances the creative work we produce.
How we can incorporate the feedback we receive into our final product/ presentation
Learn how to craft and subsequently print and create approximately 100 chapbooks by the end of the summer.
Record passengers’ reactions to receiving chapbooks.
Keep separate daily journals to record experience
Create a final performance piece that will resonate with our audience (students, professors, Salem community) emotionally and academically.
How can we most accurately display our experiences through writing?
How will the mixture of creative writing and performance come together to create
a presentation that fully encompasses what we have experienced?
How does the performance of a written piece change its meaning or impact?
How does movement manifest itself in the expression of our work?
Devise a performance piece that incorporates images from our travels, movement, and our own spoken word fiction and poetry.
Week 1: Travel Week
Day 1: Prepare for upcoming trip, meet with advisor to work out any questions or concerns.
Day 2: Leave for Portland
Trip time: 1 hr 30 mins writing
Day 3: Explore Portland by public transportation, attend any readings or poetry slams.
Day 4: Leave for Seattle
Trip time: 4 hrs writing
Days 4-7: Attend readings, slams in Seattle area
Week 2: Travel Week, Salem
Day 1: Leave for BC
Trip time: 4 hours writing
Days 1-4: Attend readings/slams, get feedback on work
Day 5: Leave for Salem
Trip time: 9 hours writing
Days 6-7: Regroup in Salem, edit work collaboratively. Discuss experiences so far, decide if methods of creating are efficient/working well.
Week 3: Travel Week, Salem
Days 1-3: Meet with Advisor, get feedback on work we have created thus far (aiming for 10-15 pieces) Revise accordingly.
Day 4: Leave for Portland
1 hr 30 mins writing
Attend museums, Saturday Market
Leave for Salem
1hr 30 mins writing: Recap experiences of day, edit work
Days 5-7: Prepare for upcoming trip
Week 4: Travel Week
Day 1: Leave for Eugene:
Trip time: 1 hr 30 writing
Days 1-2: Attend readings, slams in Eugene
Day 3: Leave for Northern California
Trip time: 14 hours spent writing
Days 4-7: Attend Slams in Berkeley, Santa Rosa
Week 5: Travel Week, Salem
Day 1: Leave for San Francisco
Trip time: 3 hrs spent writing
Days 1-4: attend readings, slams in SF
Trip time: 19 hours writing
Days 6-7: Revise work, begin designing chapbook (Have at least 30 pieces). Begin devising performance.
Week 6: Salem
Day 1: Meet with Advisor, discuss project so far, what still needs to be done, concerns etc…
Days 2-6: Work on finalizing work and creating chapbooks. Continue devising performance - push focus towards final piece.
Day 7: Finish Chapbooks. (At least 40 final pieces).
Week 7: Salem
Day 1: Leave for Portland: Distribute chapbooks and record reactions.
Day 2: Back to Salem
Days 3-7: Finalize devised performance piece
Week 8: Salem
Days 1-7: Rehearse final performance
Meet with Advisor to assess the finished product!
30 Super Engaging End of the Year Writing Projects
Teachers know. The end of the year is wild. Testing is over and everyone is ready to sleep in, go on vacations, hang out at the swimming pool and just be free! Summer is just around the corner and yet it is so insanely far away! I've found that engaging projects at the end of the year are the key to both teacher and student sanity at the end of the year.
So, you know all those writing activities that you wanted to do but you didn't have time for because you were too busy teaching students how to elaborate their narratives, support their claim with evidence and effectively embed quotes? Well the last weeks of school are the absolute perfect time to let kids have FUN writing! In this article you'll find a list of thirty writing project ideas you can use in your class today!
- Write a fiction/fantasy/adventure story
- Create a favorite movies blog post (students can create a blog using Google Sites!)
- Create a favorite anything blog post (food, cars, books, video games etc.)
- Create an infographic using Canva
- Write fan fiction-rewriting a story/movie the way you want it to go
- Write about challenges of writing
- Write a Graphic Novel using Pixton
- Write an emoji story with lots of tech acronyms (Omg, lol)
- Write a book in a month challenge
- Make a Prezi , My Simple Show or Powtoon
- Write a story that includes lots of text messages
- Write a movie script
- Write a song/rap
- Write from the point of view of a pet/animal (get inspiration from A Dog's Purpose)
- Write about careers you might want someday
- Write letters to famous people
- Write a letter to a book character or historical figure
- Write a review of a movie, video game or book
- Write about a worst teacher
- Write about a best teacher
- Write your own science experiment
- Write how to annoy ____________.
- Line lifting (pick a sentence or word from a book and start writing from that)
- Write a social media post (Instagram, Snapchat etc.)
- Write a disgusting/delicious recipe
- Write a school/sports cheer/chant
- Write a video game story/plot
- Write a class story (write a sentence and pass the story)
- Write a play and act it out
- Write an Encyclopedia Memoir
About the Author
Amanda Werner is a full time English and History sixth grade teacher in the Bay Area. She has been teaching for ten years and still feels like a novice. Every year is a unique and exciting challenge to inspire a new group of students in becoming avid readers and writers. Amanda reads educational literature voraciously and writes about the teaching of writing on her website amandawritenow.com . Amanda received her B.A. in English Literature with an emphasis in Humanities at Western Washington University. She has both an elementary and secondary teaching license and a mathematics credential. In her free time, Amanda loves being outdoors with her humorous husband and sweet and spunky two and a half year old daughter.
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Creative writing is an expressive form of literature that allows you to use your imagination and creativity to convey a message, emotions, etc. It isn’t limited to the traditional forms of writing and is completely dependent on your preferences and interests.
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Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Find a club near you or contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Learn more about what creative writing is, what the different types are, as well as some top tips on how to get started – all with this helpful guide and introduction to creative writing.
- These resources will help you with the basics of creative writing. This section includes resources on writing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Explore creative writing with a simple and fun activity the whole family can do together in this video:
Creative writing exhibits could include written short stories, poems, essays, play scripts, speeches, memoirs, social media posts, articles, blog posts, graphic novels, etc.
Some ideas:
- Series of original poems.
- An original short story.
- A children’s story or a story written specifically for young children, typically includes illustrations.
- Series of social media posts or an article educating the public on a topic you are passionate about.
- An original graphic novel including characters’ dialogue, plot line and illustrations.
- A display on the different types of poems or your favorite author.
- A display on “What is Creative Writing?”
- What a judge is looking for (project evaluation sheet)
Guide to county fair judging
Record keeping
- Some counties require record keeping for fairs.
Project requirements
- Creative Writing exhibits should be an original written piece; if the work of others are quoted or included, be sure to include proper citation.
- Display your work in a way that can be viewed by fairgoers (printed in a binder, written on a canvas, hung on a display, etc.).
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Sometimes high school seniors feel like they have done it all. They’ve written essays until their eyes fell out, prepared research papers until their brains short-circuited, penned creative papers until they ran out of descriptive language, and now you need to INSPIRE them to keep writing until graduation. Here’s the inspiration they need, a senior year creative writing project that fits the bill! High School Guide to Creative Chronicling is a unique blend of academic-writing-meets-real-world-application, and upperclassmen love it.
Senior Year Creative Writing Project
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Perhaps you need a unique senior year creative writing project for your student or an additional assignment for a mature student who is creative and loves to write. Or maybe you’d like to equip your student to create a group yearbook, or a written gift to commemorate a special event or milestone in your family. High School Guide to Creative Chronicling offers all of this and more. This high school guide does more than just teach writing. It encourages students to combine planning, writing, formatting and editing with computer skills and photography to create a chronicle of lasting memories.
Beginning with instruction in project planning, the High School Guide to Creative Chronicling walks your student writer through a multi-step process:
- decide on a purpose for the chronicle,
- select the number of stories to include,
- choose whether or not to work collaboratively with other writers,
- develop a timeline to ensure that deadlines are met,
- delegate duties if working with a group,
- plan a visual look for the finished book,
- edit photos, graphics and text for a professional appearance,
- and designate a printing and binding style for powerful presentation.
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