What a Fiction-Writing
Course Looks Like
Every course in the membership follows the same teaching philosophy and lesson structure. The difference between course types is pace, not quality.
Some students want writing to be their primary focus. Others want strong instruction woven into a lighter weekly schedule. Both options teach students how to think like writers, write with intention, revise thoughtfully, and connect storytelling to critical thinking and life skills.
What Never Changes (Shared Foundation)
No matter which course format a student chooses, every course includes:
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Clear, structured instruction that teaches how stories work
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Thought-provoking examples that build judgment and analysis
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Creative mini-activities that reinforce each lesson
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A built-in connection between writing, critical thinking, and life skills
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Regular opportunities to complete and revise stories
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Recap and reflection lessons that help students recognize growth
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An optional Christian Writing Supplement that connects lessons to Biblical stories and Scripture
The structure is consistent so students always know what to expect—only the pacing changes.
Full Semester Courses
Five-Day-a-Week
Writing as a Core Focus
How the course flows
Students move through a steady weekly rhythm that allows skills to build naturally:
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Instruction introduces a focused writing concept
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Short practice activities help students apply it immediately
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Students draft original stories using the new skill
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Revision lessons guide students in improving their work
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Reflection helps students identify progress and next steps
About every two weeks, students complete and revise a full story.
Best for families who want
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Writing as a full English Language Arts option or elective
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Frequent writing practice
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Clear accountability and steady momentum
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Deep immersion in storytelling and revision
Writing Supplement Courses
One-Day-a-Week
Focused Skill Development
How the course flows
Each four-week section centers on a single, clearly defined lesson and one completed story:
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Direct instruction introduces the concept
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A creative mini-activity reinforces the idea
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Students apply the skill to ongoing or shorter writing projects
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Critical thinking and life-skills connections are included in every lesson
Stories develop over a longer timeframe, with about one hour per week of instruction and writing.
Best for families who want
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Strong writing instruction with a lighter time commitment
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A supplement alongside another ELA program
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Skill development without daily assignments
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Flexible pacing that still builds confidence and clarity
Choosing Between the Two
Both formats teach the same core writing skills using the same instructional approach. The difference is how much time students spend writing each week.
Many families begin with a Writing Supplement and later move into a Full Course. Others use different formats for different children. Membership makes it easy to adjust as needs change.
Sample Full Curriculum
Sample Supplement Curriculum
