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Junior Authors Creative Writing Courses & Workshops for Young
Writers Winter
2012
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I really enjoyed learning about the writing process and getting feedback from you about
my story! And, my favourite part was learning how to get published. You win the BEST TEACHER OF THE
YEAR award!!!!
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| Participant in Junior Authors Level 1 Online Course (2009), male, age 13, Home
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WINTER
2012
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Level 1 - Junior Authors
Creative Writing Course ages
9-14 ONLINE for Home Learners (12 students max) This course is a prerequisite for all Level 2 Courses
Next Course TBA 9:30 am -11:00 am PST
$109 per student (taxes extra)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Aspiring young writers explore and
practice the art and craft of creative writing. During the course, students will practice
storytelling, short story writing, writing for the stage, and poetry as well as sharpen their
editing skills and learn just what it takes to get published. In each class, students play games
that strengthen their core writing skills, do creativity exercises, and write. In the face-to-face
course, we wrap up with an opportunity for students to read their work to an appreciative audience
of family and friends. This course is ideal for students who love writing and dream of being
published some day, but also for those who are struggling to see the fun side of writing. ESL and
special needs students are always welcome. 8 classes / 12 hours of instruction.
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I had a really great time and learned a lot! Laura's a great teacher
and I look forward to doing more classes with her!
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| Participant in Junior Authors Online Class (2009), male, age 12, Home
Learner |
Location: Laura's virtual classroom on WizIQ (note students should have
high speed Internet access, speakers or a headset and a microphone for optional voice
communication). Laura teaches this class live.
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My daughter loved the course and was writing every moment that she was
not in class.
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| Parent of Junior Authors Student (2009) |
Registration and Payment: Laura hosts this class privately. She will email an
invoice upon registration. To register please email Laura with your student's name, age and your
billing information (third party billling to a home learning organization
is available) to juniorauthor@agentstory.net. Payment by cheque is
preferred. There is a $3.00 charge for credit card payments made through PayPal.
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Level 2 Course -
The Short Story: From Idea to Publication ages 10-17 Online for Home
Learners (8 students
max)
January 24 - March 13 - FULL TUESDAYS
9:30 am -11:00 am PST
$159.00 per student (taxes extra)
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Today I got a letter from Stone Soup. They
said they are publishing my story, "Photos in the Hayloft." I am very excited. Thanks
for all your help! |
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| Email from Erin who wrote her story in the JA Level 2 Short Story
Course |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Take your writing and storytelling skills
to the next level in this intensive short story course. Over an intensive eight weeks we will
journey step by step through the writing process from idea to editing. By the last session each
participant will have an original, polished short story of no more than 1,500 words that is
properly formatted and ready to submit to a magazine. Homework will be assigned each week and, as a
bonus, Laura will be available for one-on-one help outside of class time. Please note this course
is intended for emerging writers between the ages of 10 and 17 who are serious about seeing their
work in print. 8 classes / 12 hours of instruction plus one-on-one mentoring in a
60-minute private class. Prerequisite: Level
1 or permission of the instructor.
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Thank you so much for helping me along the road to publication! My
favorite parts of your class were: writing my story and how you use slides that capture
my attention. It was almost better than in a live class, because in a live class, when
you read, everyone is looking at you, but in the online class, no one can see you, so
it is way less embarrassing. I love the way your give feedback - not just what to fix,
but also kind words of encouragement. You're the best creative writing teacher
ever!!
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| Participant in online Level 2 Short Story Course (2010), female home
learner, age 10 |
Location: Laura's virtual classroom on WizIQ (note students should have
high speed Internet access, speakers or a headset and a microphone for optional voice
communication). Laura teaches this course live.
Registration and Payment: Laura hosts this class privately. She will email an
invoice upon registration. To register please email Laura with your student's name, age and your
billing information (third party billling to a home learning organization
is available) to juniorauthor@agentstory.net. Payment by cheque is
preferred. There is a $4.00 charge for credit card payments made through PayPal.
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