Middle Grade Novel I

WRITING X 444.1

Shape your novel idea for 8-12 year-old readers into a solid synopsis and outline as you work to generate the first two chapters.

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Remote
Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you will learn.

  • Develop a novel idea into a workable outline to help you complete the draft
  • Study successful middle grade novels to identify powerful techniques
  • Give and receive feedback on student drafts
  • Make progress by completing up to two chapters of your novel

About this course:

Middle grade novels have a demanding audience. Young readers want interesting stories that either transport them to a world unlike their own or that show them that they are not alone, that there are others who feel and experience the same things that they do. They want gut-wrenchingly true stories, even if they are fantasy or sci-fi. This course helps you shape your middle grade novel idea into a workable outline and gives you the tools to execute that plan. You read and study successful middle grade novels, practice and experiment with fiction-writing techniques, give and take feedback with your peers' work through workshop and learn revision techniques. By the end of the course, you have a synopsis or outline and a solid draft of two chapters.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Tim Cummings
396558
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 10, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2024 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Kelly Barson
398144
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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