Creative Writing Curriculum

Creative writing curriculum consists of many interlacing components. While actual writing makes up a large part of the curriculum, include other areas of writing. Providing students with a good background that covers genre, structure, grammar skills and presentation skills ensures that they receive a well balanced lesson on creative writing.

Genres

Begin with an overview of the various genres of creative writing: novels, short stories, memoir writing, journaling, playwriting, screenwriting, creative non-fiction (personal essays) and poetry.

Structure

Unless the course is dedicated to only one genre, time should be allowed to cover each genre.

Workshop/Peer-Editing

Every creative writing curriculum should include a workshop component, so that students can learn to give and take constructive criticism.

Presentation

An important objective in the creative writing class is to learn to present the finished project through an oral presentation.

Publication

Teachers should provide an opportunity for students to publish their work in some form. This component of the curriculum is an important self-evaluation tool for the student.

Resources

• Review creative writing class objectives