Do you have a cat lover who also loves to tell stories?
In this 12-week creative writing course, students will create original stories inspired by cats of every kind—from adventurous kittens and clever detectives to magical felines, brave warriors, and pampered house cats with big personalities.
Each week combines a fun writing lesson with plenty of time to brainstorm, write, and share. Along the way, students will strengthen their storytelling skills while building confidence in a supportive community of fellow cat enthusiasts.
Over the course of the semester, writers will have the opportunity to develop recurring cat characters, build their own feline worlds, and explore increasingly advanced storytelling concepts.
What We’ll Explore
Throughout the semester, we’ll use cat-themed prompts and activities to explore important writing concepts, including:
- Creating memorable characters
- Building interesting settings
- Writing dialogue
- Developing plot and conflict
- Adding description and sensory details
- Creating mysteries and surprises
- Writing fantasy and adventure stories
- Revising and improving our work
Students are welcome to write a brand-new story each week or continue developing favorite characters and worlds throughout the semester.
Kitty Cat Writer’s Pack
Each week, students will receive a printable worksheet that recaps the day’s lesson in a fun, kitty-centric way! These resources can be used throughout the course and long after the semester ends.
Personalized Feedback
One of the best ways to grow as a writer is through thoughtful feedback.
Throughout the semester, students may submit writing for instructor feedback. Feedback is designed to encourage growth while celebrating each writer’s unique voice and ideas.
Final Project
Throughout the semester, students will create a collection of original cat-themed stories. For our final project, each writer will choose their favorite story from the course and create an illustrated book cover for it.
Students may draw their cover by hand or use digital art tools if they prefer. We’ll talk about what makes a great book cover, including how illustrations, titles, and design choices can help attract readers and communicate the feel of a story.
During our final class celebration, students will have the opportunity to share their cover art, introduce their story to the group, and read an excerpt or favorite section aloud. This is a fun, low-pressure way for writers to celebrate their work and see how much they’ve grown over the semester.
Weekly Topics
Week 1: Meet Your Cat Character
Create an unforgettable feline hero.
Week 2: Friends, Rivals, and Sidekicks
Building a cast of interesting characters.
Week 3: Extraordinary Cat Homes
Creating settings that feel alive.
Week 4: The Great Cat Mystery
Learning how to create suspense and clues.
Week 5: Magical Cats
Adding fantasy elements to our stories.
Week 6: Cat Adventures
Building exciting plots and challenges.
Week 7: Villains, Bullies, and Troublemakers
Creating obstacles for our heroes.
Week 8: Writing Dialogue
Helping characters sound unique.
Week 9: Brave Cats and Big Feelings
Using emotions to strengthen stories.
Week 10: Unexpected Twists
Surprising readers in satisfying ways.
Week 11: Making Good Stories Better
Simple revision techniques for young writers.
Week 12: Story Showcase Celebration
Students will have the opportunity to share a favorite piece of writing from the semester and celebrate everything they’ve accomplished.
Class Structure
Each class includes:
- A creative writing mini-lesson
- Cat-themed discussion and brainstorming
- Guided writing time
- Optional sharing and feedback
Learning Goals
By the end of the course, students will:
- Feel more confident sharing their ideas
- Understand the building blocks of storytelling
- Practice creating characters, settings, and plots
- Strengthen descriptive and narrative writing skills
- Develop a regular writing habit
- Complete a collection of original stories
Most importantly, students will discover that writing can be playful, creative, and fun.
After all, cats make excellent writing companions!
