05.21.09 - IF YOU HAD A SEMESTER OF MY WRITING CLASS

I'm working on my curriculum for next year's Creative Writing class. It's one semester spread out over three six-week periods. Since I started teaching this class, I've been able to do whatever I want. Thank god, no state-mandated text book. Someday, I'd like to develop my approach into a college course or a writing seminar.

Here's what I have so far. Please excuse any errors or awkward wording. First draft.

PART I: THE CHARACTER AND THE PLOT
“Your characters move the story along.”

Lesson 1: Creativ