Teaching Harry Potter to Creative Writers

JK Rowling's Harry Potter series not only inspired a new generation to read, but to write as well. Many of these early fans are now creative writing teachers eager to introduce their students to the magic that inspired them. By drawing on a text most students will know and adore, Harry Potter for Creative Writers teaches creative fiction with examples and activities that even the most reluctant learners will find enchanting.

This guide's insightful analysis has been taught as a complementary resource at high school and college campuses and dozens of writers workshops and fan conferences for over a decade. Through guided lessons plans and reproducible handouts, plus more available online, the authors provide a proven method to engage students and to foster 21st century skills.

Pacing options are provided for three lengths of study, and many activities are adapted for a younger age group.

Activities Include
Peer Collaboration, Think-Pair-Share, Differentiation, Free Writing, Reflections, 21st Century Skills, and more

Topics Include:
Characterization, World Building, Backstory, Hero's Journey, Myths and Archetypes, Fan Fiction, and so much more.

"I seriously think A Writer's Guide to Harry Potter is BRILLIANT and the analysis amazing - from both a reader's AND a writer's perspective." -- Kiki Hamilton, award-winning author of THE MIDNIGHT SPY--named One of the Best Books of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews

"There are countless books about good writing, but few that peel back the curtain on what makes a book beloved. THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO HARRY POTTER is a treasure trove for writers and readers alike, filled with nuggets of insight into the characters, world, and techniques J.K. Rowling used to work her magic. It's a resource I'll go back to again and again " -- Martina Boone, award-winning author of COMPULSION and the Heirs of Watson Island trilogy.