Setting
Design worlds where stories happen. Build environments that challenge your characters into action!
Characters
Craft compelling heroes, villains, and allies. Put them in a story together and let the fun begin!
Plot
Create challenges and obstacles for your characters and then help them overcome!
Language
Use words that bring your stories alive! Learn about figurative language and improve how you tell stories!
Revision
Identify common storytelling mistakes, and learn how to edit your own stories like a pro!
Who is the retreat for?
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Youth 12-16
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Storytellers and aspiring storytellers
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ESL learners welcome
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Homeschoolers welcome
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What You Receive with Enrollment
5 Days of Instruction - live online
10 hours (2 hours x 5 days)
Access to 6 Writing Sprints - live online
6 hours (1 hour x 6 days) optional
One-on-One Editorial Feedback - live online
Written feedback with 20 min live call
Story Creation Tools
Worksheets and activities for continued story creation
Writing Prompts Workbook
PDF e-book of writing prompts
Christy Jordan-Fenton has mentored young creators for 16 years in-person and online. Join her for an exciting week of imagination and story creation over Zoom.
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10 hours instruction, with individual & co-creation
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6 live writing sprints
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one-on-one feedback
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and more...
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Get an inside look at Christy's story creation process, and create your own story with:
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visualization exercises
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​worksheets
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writing sprints
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prompts
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games
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and more...
$100 CAD
Books authored by Christy
Christy is a member of:
Frequently Asked Questions
English is not my child's first language. Can they attend?
Yes! Many of the prompts and exercises are visual. Students may write in a language of their choice. This is also a great way to practice English.
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Do you have family discounts?
Yes! Please indicate the number of participating students in your household when you enroll to receive a discounted rate.
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What if my child cannot attend every lesson or sprint?
No worries. A link to recorded sessions will be available for 14 days after the retreat.
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Can parents attend?
Yes. Parents can attend, or check in to see how their student is doing. However, to maintain a safe space that is student-centered, parents will be given an alternate method to communicate directly with Christy.
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I'm not 12-16. Can I attend?
Exceptions may be made for students under 12 on a case-by-case basis. For students over 16, retreats, writing circles, and mentorship for late teens and adults will be announced shortly.
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What does my student need?
An internet connection and something to write with (computer, tablet, pen and paper, etc).
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What if I can't afford the tuition?
Full and partial scholarships are available. Please indicate you would like to apply for a scholarship when you enroll.
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What if my student is Indigenous?
Full and partial scholarships are available. Please indicate FNMI when you enroll.
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What if my student is a refugee and/or living in a conflict region?
Full and partial scholarships are available. Please indicate refugee/residing in a conflict region when you enroll.
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How does one-on-one feedback work?
Students will have three months from the end of the retreat to submit a story to receive editorial feedback. This will include editorial notes and the option to schedule a 20 minute call with Christy to discuss the work.
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What if my student would like to have their work published?
Students will receive access to a recorded webinar on how to have their work published, along with a PDF copy of, "You've Written a Story! Now What?"
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