Overview

Online teaching can be a wonderful way to share what you know about writing with other authors and to inspire more writing of your own. Ever wondered how to break into online teaching? Wonder no more! Whether you're just getting started on your teaching journey or if you've taught for years in a brick-and-mortar classroom and would like to make the leap into online instruction, this book offers insight into topics such as: choosing your class theme or genre, determining target audience, choosing the length and platform of your class, tips for what to charge, determining objectives, creating a syllabus, marketing your class, interviews with experienced online teachers, and so much more! Packed with exercises, a sample syllabus, a self-quest survey about your teaching strengths, and a resources list, this book is a one-stop read to launching your online courses and inspiring your writing students. Teach on!

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Reviews

"""The best how-to book of this nature that I've ever seen! Comprehensive, inclusive, thoughtful and all offered with a terrific sense of humor and constant empathy. A must-have for any writer seeking to set up an online creative writing class!"" Fred G. Leebron, Director of Writing Programs in Charlotte, Roanoke, Gettysburg, and Latin America, and Pushcart Prize and O. Henry Award recipient ""In this essential, timely work of nonfiction, Melanie Faith writes like a dear friend whispering in your ear. She is the online teacher's sage-a mentor who guides educators through the complicated, challenging, rewarding world of the virtual classroom. This unique book offers clear, detailed examples of how to succeed as an online instructor-how to give to our students, but also to ourselves. I am beyond grateful for Faith's invigorating words and wisdom. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her voice rings with energy and compassion and humor. She presents online teaching as an art form, as she graciously shares her expertise and offers multiple opportunities for instructors to revisit and refine their craft. I will return to these glorious pages again and again."" Gina Troisi, author of The Angle of Flickering Light ""As author Melanie Faith says in Creating an Online Creative Writing Class for Fun and Profit, 'It's HARD out there for creative peeps.' The comprehensive, how-to, exercises-included guide is 'approachable, authentic, and comfortable' to use Faith's words to describe how to set-up an online class that includes the shortest commute ever! 'This is a sacred trust, ' she explains, the relationship between the student and teacher, the collaboration between colleagues, and writer to writer. A unique needs and skills-based book that offers community, support, and passion in a down-to-earth, real-world way."" Terri McCord, MFA. Queens University of Charlotte, author of The Beauts, Two-time Pushcart nominee"

The best how-to book of this nature that I've ever seen! Comprehensive, inclusive, thoughtful and all offered with a terrific sense of humor and constant empathy. A must-have for any writer seeking to set up an online creative writing class! Fred G. Leebron, Director of Writing Programs in Charlotte, Roanoke, Gettysburg, and Latin America, and Pushcart Prize and O. Henry Award recipient In this essential, timely work of nonfiction, Melanie Faith writes like a dear friend whispering in your ear. She is the online teacher's sage-a mentor who guides educators through the complicated, challenging, rewarding world of the virtual classroom. This unique book offers clear, detailed examples of how to succeed as an online instructor-how to give to our students, but also to ourselves. I am beyond grateful for Faith's invigorating words and wisdom. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her voice rings with energy and compassion and humor. She presents online teaching as an art form, as she graciously shares her expertise and offers multiple opportunities for instructors to revisit and refine their craft. I will return to these glorious pages again and again. Gina Troisi, author of The Angle of Flickering Light As author Melanie Faith says in Creating an Online Creative Writing Class for Fun and Profit, 'It's HARD out there for creative peeps.' The comprehensive, how-to, exercises-included guide is 'approachable, authentic, and comfortable' to use Faith's words to describe how to set-up an online class that includes the shortest commute ever! 'This is a sacred trust, ' she explains, the relationship between the student and teacher, the collaboration between colleagues, and writer to writer. A unique needs and skills-based book that offers community, support, and passion in a down-to-earth, real-world way. Terri McCord, MFA. Queens University of Charlotte, author of The Beauts, Two-time Pushcart nominee

Author Information

"Melanie Faith likes to wear many professional hats, including as a poet, photographer, prose writer, professor, editor, and tutor. Imagination and possibility are her favorite sidekicks. She is an INFJ personality type who has a typewriter she really should use more often. She especially enjoys writing nonfiction craft books that assist fellow authors on their writing paths. Collaborations included her participation in Film Shooters Collective's international ""Ekphrastic Magic"" photo-poetry collaboration project in Barcelona, Spain's Revela'T Festival, and her poetry set to music and performed by professional vocalists and musicians at Iowa State University. Learn more about her writing process, writing classes, and latest projects at melaniedfaith.com."

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