Why Fanfiction Isn’t a Waste of Time
Writing fanfiction (instead of writing original work) is an excellent exercise for writers both young and old. Here's why.
Out of the Creative Wilderness
By Teresa Rudd, Parent Contributor
I guess you could say that I wandered aimlessly in the wilderness of creative writing for forty years before encountering for the first time the One Year Adventure Novel curriculum.
How Journalism Trains the Mind to Write Great Essays
By Daniel Schwabauer
If you follow us on Facebook or get our e-newsletters, you’ve probably got wind of this year’s big announcement: I am releasing a brand-new video curriculum this summer!
Grading Fiction the Smart Way, Not the Easy Way
By Tineke Bryson, Staff Writer
How big a part should grading play in your One Year Adventure Novel journey? How do you grade a teenager’s novel? The grading rubric for The One Year Adventure Novel—or “OYAN” for short—is disarmingly simple. But in my years of interacting with parents, I’ve come to realize that, sometimes, this disarming quality can mask some of the complexities of nurturing a young writer.
Is Your Student’s Storytelling Engine Stalling?
By Tineke Bryson, Staff Writer
There are many reasons why young writers stall. And it’s hard to watch, as a parent and teacher. What do you do when your son or daughter loses momentum with The One Year Adventure Novel course?