Writers Workshop for Middle School

In this course, you’ll join a community of students who are passionate about creative writing. Your instructor will guide you through techniques to harness your imagination and strengthen your writing in a range of genres, including short fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction — or you can focus on just one or two of these genres if you prefer. You’ll generate new ideas, draft original work and revise both individually and as a part of a group. We'll spend class time working on writing prompts, discussing selected texts and completing a final draft of a dazzling new piece of work. Our last session will feature a celebratory showcase of your creations.

What You'll Learn

• How to read like a writer
• Strategies for harnessing your imagination, sense of humor and individual charm to produce creative work in your own voice
• How to provide and receive constructive feedback 
• Editing tips to help you effectively revise your writing
• How to cultivate creative habits of mind, such as critical thinking, reflection, courage, risk-taking and persistence 

Who Should Register

This course is for sixth to eighth graders who are passionate about creative writing and interested in developing their voice. This course is not for those who need remedial writing help, and all students should have a high level of English language proficiency.

Instructor

Lisa Muschinski

More Information

This online course is taught via Zoom video conferencing. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. The instructor uses a blend of whole group discussion, break-out rooms and individual work time. 

To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam. You'll also need some basic writing materials.

If you don’t already have a Gmail account, please create one prior to the first day. Your instructor will use this account to collaborate with you and distribute and access assignments.

See the Policies page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Details

Mar 25–May 29, 2025	Day Tue, Thu	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Online	Cost $750
	Refund Deadline Feb 27, 2025	Register