No More Boring Writing Classes!
Let Your Teen Find Their Voice—
Without the Eye Rolls and Dramatics
Creative Writing I is a 12-week online course for advanced middle and high school homeschoolers who want to build writing confidence, explore their voice, and actually enjoy writing.
With weekly self-paced lessons, live group sessions, and out-of-the-box assignments, your teen will earn a semester of high school credit while learning how to express themselves through writing in a safe and supportive environment.
Let’s be honest: writing can feel intimidating for your teen AND for you.
You want them to write well. But every time you bring it up, they groan.
Or freeze.
Or launch into a dramatic monologue about how they “don’t know what to say.”
You’ve tried all the things: workbooks, grammar-heavy curriculum, even the occasional cookie bribe (we see you).
But nothing sticks.
⚠️Your teen dreads writing.
⚠️You dread teaching it.
⚠️They’re scared to share their work because writing feels personal and vulnerable.
⚠️And honestly, you’d love for someone else to take this off your plate.
What if writing didn’t feel like pulling teeth?
What if your teen could:
ᯓ★ Discover their unique voice—and feel proud of it?
ᯓ★ Say, “That was actually kind of fun” after a writing assignment?
ᯓ★ Build confidence as they learn to express themselves?
ᯓ★ Feel safe enough to share their work without fear of judgment?
That’s the dream, right?
Here’s the thing—
writing doesn’t have to be painful.
You don’t have to be a writer to raise one. And you definitely don’t need another dry textbook or formulaic essay prompt to get there.
Creative Writing I is led by a seasoned homeschool educator who believes writing should be expressive, confidence-building, and—dare we say—fun.
This course blends structure and creativity, offering your teen both freedom to explore and a safe place to grow.
What’s Included:
✔️Weekly Self-Paced Lessons
Each week, students receive instruction and writing prompts focused on a different element of creative writing: voice, character, setting, dialogue, tone, genre, and more.
✔️Creative and Low-Pressure Writing Activities
Assignments are designed to encourage personal expression and help students find their writing voice. Expect imaginative exercises that keep things fresh and build confidence without essays, tests, or pressure.
✔️Live Writing Classes
Biweekly live sessions for real-time instruction, community, and sharing. These offer gentle guidance, peer inspiration, and lots of encouragement—no red pens, no pressure.
For the best experience, we recommend attending live, but don’t worry if you need to miss one. Each session is recorded and posted for later viewing.
Here are the dates and times:
- 2 Sep 2025, Tue 12pm Central (1 pm Eastern)
- 16 Sep 2025, Tue 12pm Central (1 pm Eastern)
- 30 Sep 2025, Tue 12pm Central (1 pm Eastern)
- 14 Oct 2025, Tue 12pm Central (1 pm Eastern)
- 28 Oct 2025, Tue 12pm Central (1 pm Eastern)
- 11 Nov 2025, Tue 12pm Central (1 pm Eastern)
✔️Feedback and Encouragement
Students can submit their work in the course and receive personal notes of encouragement and supportive critique. This is a safe space to share writing—no judgment, just growth.
✔️Course Credit
Students who complete the course can count it as a semester of high school writing credit.
Take a sneak peek into the course that has everything you need for a fun and easy-to-implement language arts this semester.
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Meet the Creator of Literary Adventures for Kids,
Dachelle McVey
Dachelle is a homeschool mom, literature lover, and the host of Literary Adventures for Kids’ live book clubs.
After years of hearing parents say, “Can you please teach writing next?” she knew it was time to create a course that gave teens a safe, encouraging space to express themselves.
Parents often share how their kids struggle to write for them, but thrive with an outside teacher they already trust.
Creative Writing I is Dachelle’s answer to those requests: a creative, confidence-building writing course that makes language arts a little less stressful (and a lot more fun) for everyone involved.
How This Course Is Different:
🎯No essays. This is all about expressive, meaningful writing.
🎯We focus on helping teens find their voice.
🎯We provide a safe space for sharing without pressure or judgment.
🎯We offer real high school credit in a way that feels totally doable.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What ages of children is the writing course for?
This course is best for advanced middle schoolers and high schoolers,
Does my teen need to attend the live classes? We highly recommend it! The live sessions offer the best opportunity for connection, feedback, and growth. But we also understand that life happens—so every class will be recorded and available for later viewing.
Is this only for teens who already love to write? Not at all. This is perfect for reluctant writers who need a fresh, non-scary approach.
What supplies will we need?
Your student will need a notebook, pencil and paper!
Will my teen get feedback on their writing? Yes! They can post in the course comments and receive personal notes of encouragement and supportive critique from Ms. Dachelle, the instructor.
When does the course start and finish?
This course begins on September 2, 2025 and lasts for 12 weeks.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for the lifetime of Hide The Chocolate's Literary Adventures for Kids.
Can my child work through this independently?
Yes, this course is designed for students to complete independently. However, parents should be available to help with projects and grade assignments. I recommend parents review the course before their children begin.
Does this count toward high school credit? Absolutely. This course is designed to meet the requirements for a 0.5 high school writing credit (or one semester of writing credit).
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We understand that not every book or course is the perfect fit. Due to the digital nature of this product, we are limited in how long we can offer a refund. If you don't find that the course fits for your family, please let us know within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. After that time, we will not be able to offer a full refund.
What if I have questions or need help?
You can contact me at [email protected] and I will answer you as soon as possible.