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%)
- Wrap-up and social, share contact information