Grace MacPherson is a homeschool graduate and a member of the historical first class at Luther Classical College. She holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Casper Community College, and is pursuing the Teacher Certification Track B.A. at Luther Classical College. She has previously taught Introductory Latin at Mt. Hope Lutheran School in Casper, Wyoming, and has studied Latin for over ten years, both through homeschool and at the college level.
In this class, we will study the fundamentals of fiction writing, including creating characters, structuring a plot, and developing a setting. In addition, we will discuss techniques for improving writing craft, self-editing, and pursuing publication, honing all of these skills by 5 short stories over the course of the semester.
Intended for high school, but may be suitable for an advanced middle schooler, or for adults seeking to expand their fiction writing skills.
Preceptorial Components
1. Introduction to fiction writing; outline a short story
2. Basics of writing craft; draft a short story
3. Scene structure; edit a short story
4. Character creation, part 1; outline a short story
5. Character creation, part 2; draft a short story
6. Plot structure, part 1; edit a short story
7. Plot structure, part 2; outline a short story
8. Setting development, part 1; draft a short story
9. Setting development, part 2; edit a short story
10. Theme; outline a short story
11. Dialogue; draft a short story
12. Showing vs. telling; edit a short story
13. Writing for an audience; outline a short story
14. Publication paths: pros and cons; draft a short story
15. Concluding discussion; edit a short story
What Does a Live Session Look Like?
Live sessions for this preceptorial will meet once a week for approximately forty-five minutes. Students will come to the session having already completed any assigned homework from the previous class. Class will begin with a review of last week’s content and homework. The instructor will then introduce any new concepts, allowing time for student questions. The instructor will then lead the students in working together on translation.
SCHEDULED: TB A
Contact: grace.macpherson.rr@gmail.com
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