Let’s Write and Publish an Anthology! – Self-Study

    $100.00

    NEW Course! Prof. Valerie and Prof. Suki are joining forces to teach this unique course with a fantastic opportunity for Athena’s students!

    “So the thing about publishing is that I’ve actually had publishers ask me to write them stuff. That never happens ever. But for me, it’s happened three times. [Then a publisher wonders whether we might assemble a student anthology]. Make that four!”
    ~ Prof. Valerie

    “Themed anthologies are totally awesome and fun to use as inspiration! I can’t imagine what you all are going to come up with.” ~ Prof. Suki

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    Step 1: Register Your Student

    Step 2: Enroll Your Registered Student

    Let's Write and Publish an Anthology
    InstructorProf. Valerie Frankel
    Content LevelsGrades 5-6 • Upper Elementary
    Grades 6-7 • Middle School
    Grades 7-8 • Junior High
    Grades 9-10 • Lower High School
    Grades 11-12 • Upper High School
    Course LengthSelf-study - Student's Final Draft Due May 1, 2025. The classroom includes a semester's worth of information.

    You can become a real author! This self-paced class, created by two award-winning and massively productive authors, teaches kids the fundamentals of book writing: plot, character, scenes, and outline, and guides them through writing a short story or other project, which we will publish as a class. With a little written each week, kids can complete a real book together!

    We already have lots of stories, compiled through fall, and an independent publisher is interested in publishing (real small press publishing, not self-publishing) this anthology of stories and short pieces by our young Athena’s authors!

    You can access the recorded webinars and readings, and then we professors will edit your story and work with you to help you complete it. This book, when we finish it, will be properly on sale and go on everyone’s resumes and portfolios.

    Note to Parents:

    • Students who commit to this process agree that they will produce a short story (or possibly poem or nonfiction), revised and edited (final draft), by the due date of May 1, 2025. If they cannot finish their project, fees will not be refunded. The instructors will make every effort to support the students in the process of writing and editing their submission.
    • Once enrolled, students will see the Fall 2024 – Self-Study classroom in their “My Courses” list. This classroom includes student and teacher conversations, work already in progress, and Fall 2024 webinar recordings. Although all the information will be available, students should begin with the Introduction and Welcome Activity sections located in the virtual classroom.

    Taught by Prof. Valerie Frankel
    Supported by Prof. Suki Wessling

    What to expect in the Required section in the classroom each week:

    • Write an excellent, polished short piece, with revisions and guidance from instructors

    What to expect in the Highly Suggested & Optional sections in the classroom each week:

    • Learn about the publishing process, from writing to revision to submission and copy editing.

    What to expect during the webinars:

    • Drop-in webinars are 50 minutes long. Webinars are recorded and are available for students with schedule conflicts.
    • The instructors will use the time to help students learn the craft and develop supportive critical skills.

    Before taking this course, students should be able to: 

    • Read at a solid 5th-grade level or above.
    • Write paragraphs independently at a solid 5th grade level

    Students should be willing to:

    • Be prepared for the webinar.
    • Actively participate (via the microphone and chat) in the class discussion.
    • Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ stories if invited.

    Required books & materials:

    • None
    • Good books or other readings of students’ choice are encouraged.