zk/writing/workshop-packet/lesson-plan.md

%title Writing Workshops for Fandom- and Subculture-specific Spaces

Goal

The goal of this lesson plan is to come up with a three-day workshop focusing on writing in fandom- or subculture-specific spaces. The workshop should focus on building knowledge and camaraderie between the attendees and the facilitator, furthering the body of work within the shared interest.

Preparation

Materials

Sample Syllabus

Initial story

Safety

Applications and advertising

Submissions

Addtional sessions

• Social, one-on-one, etc

Attendee communication

• Student chat
• Student+facilitator chat
• 1:1 communication
• Writing groups

Plan

Day 1, Session 1

• Introduction of facilitator and attendees
• Going over syllabus
• Setting expectations
• Discussing critique
• Discussion structure of workshops
• Pass out applicant submissions

Day 1, Session 2

• Introducing workshop format for the remainder of the sessions
• Workshop the provided piece
• Discuss how workshopping felt
• Discuss expectations for workshop of applicant submissions
• Give assignment due Day 3

Day 2, Session 1

• Check-in re: writing assignment, how reading is going, how workshop is feeling so far
• Topic lecture, e.g:
  • What makes topic writing topic? (e.g: what makes furry writing furry?)
  • Shared language within topic writing
  • Critical reading
• Writing exercise due in evening

Day 2, Session 2

• Workshop applicant submissions

Day 3, Session 1

• Workshop assignment

Day 3, Session 2

• Co-writing exercise (75%)
  • Outline a story together
  • Optional frameworks:
    • Caduceus
    • Three-act structure
    • Hero's journey
• Wrap-up and social, share contact information

Wrapping up

Certificates and letters of recommendation

Attendee surveys

Supplementary lectures

What makes writing on topic pertinent to topic?

Shared language within topic

Critical reading within topic

Conclusion