Storyteller's Studio
Storyteller's Studio is a dynamic course for high school students who want to harness the power of storytelling — whether they're writing fiction, delivering speeches, or simply learning to communicate with more confidence and impact.
Starts Mon, Jun 15
3:30 PM UTC · 45m
4 sessions
Alyssa
4.5
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Build original stories using character, setting, conflict, and theme as your structural foundation
Write vivid, sensory-rich descriptions that pull readers and listeners into your world
Apply pacing and suspense techniques to keep any audience hooked from opening line to final beat
Deliver stories aloud with confident vocal projection, intentional pausing, and strong eye contact
Integrate personal anecdotes into speeches and presentations to boost credibility and audience connection
Adapt your storytelling approach across genres — fiction, personal narrative, and non-fiction
Overcome public speaking anxiety with strategies for managing nerves and handling tough audiences
Structure narratives for persuasive contexts, including pitches, presentations, and brand storytelling
Meet Alyssa.
Alyssa
An experienced and versatile educator, Alyssa Elswick brings ten years of teaching expertise to both classroom and online settings. Specializing in elementary education, she designs engaging, standards‑aligned curricula that integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies. Alyssa’s commitment to personalized learning and continuous professional development ensures that every student is supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. A Reading Olympics coach and Beginning Teacher of the Year award-winner, Alyssa teaches for Varsity Tutors and Virtual Virginia.
Storyteller's Studio is a dynamic course for high school students who want to harness the power of storytelling — whether they're writing fiction, delivering speeches, or simply learning to communicate with more confidence and impact. Over multiple sessions, you'll master the core craft elements of character, plot, pacing, and sensory detail, then learn how to bring those stories to life through voice, body language, and stage presence. You'll practice in real time with live exercises and get personalized feedback that helps you grow fast. This isn't just a writing class — it's a full toolkit for anyone who wants to move, persuade, and inspire an audience with their words.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
Similar classes
free with a Varsity Tutors membership
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Storyteller's Studio