Mikey's 6 week Course on Storytelling
Heroes, Villains & You: The Heart of Storytelling
Service Description
6-week Course designed and taught by the popular storywriter, artist, Manga creator, and YouTuber Mikey Madlock. BEGINNER WRITERS : Learning what a story is (beginning, middle, end) Using pictures to tell stories Verbal storytelling and short writing Activities: Tell a story from a picture Fill-in-the-blank story games Simple comic strips EXCELLING WRITERS: Character development, dialogue, settings Plot structure and conflict Writing and revising short stories or comics Activities: Write and illustrate a short story Comic storyboards Group storytelling games and critiques Supplies: Journals, pencils, printed worksheets, art supplies for illustrations ADVANCED WRITERS Focus: Building voice and style Complex plots, subplots, themes Combining written and visual storytelling (zines, graphic novels) Activities: Personal writing projects (short stories, comic series, scripts) Editing, feedback, and rewriting Portfolio creation Supplies: Laptops/tablets (optional), notebooks, access to story structure templates
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
T.E.A.Ms Philosophy Children deserve a safe, nurturing space to learn, explore, and grow. Mistakes, laughter, and curiosity are encouraged. Each child is valued and respected. Unkind speech results in warnings and may lead to class removal. Parents support their child’s success by fostering independence in learning. Please refrain from assisting during instruction. Educators are highly qualified with experience or formal training. Background checks are conducted for all staff. Open communication is maintained. Observations are welcome, but no recording is permitted. Requests for student photos must be made in writing. ---------- Attendance & Access Consistent attendance supports learning. Online students receive login access at enrollment. In-person students must check in with staff. Late arrivals beyond 50% of class time may not be admitted. Refunds are not provided for missed sessions. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Planned absences should be communicated promptly. Tutoring is unavailable on major holidays and school breaks unless arranged in advance. Billing applies to reserved spaces, not attendance. ---------- Arrival Online: Students may log in 5 minutes early. Supervision may not be available. In-person: Parents must check in with staff upon arrival. ---------- Payment Vendor/Charter Students: Payments are requested weekly from schools. Services are provided upon fund approval. Notify us 15 days before funds are depleted. Private Pay: Monthly invoices are issued via QuickBooks. Payment options include ACH, credit/debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payments must be received by the 1st of each month unless otherwise arranged. ---------- Office Hours Mrs. Rachel is available: - Monday: 8 AM – 4 PM - Tuesday & Wednesday: 8 AM – 2 PM - Thursday: 12 PM – 4 PM Phone: 414-595-0753 Email: wereteams@gmail.com