Assets

<div class="assets-links"><a class="assets-link" href="https://www.hers0ng.com/"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Her Song, Charlotte's Music Blog</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://www.hers0ng.com/post/the-success-of-that-s-so-true"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">First Post: The Success of That's So True</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://ucarecdn.com/452f27ec-74de-44cf-85f6-849566ab7876/"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Website Brainstorming Worksheet</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://ucarecdn.com/01a277d3-2426-44cd-a9aa-7adc6245fb89/"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Mission Statement</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://ucarecdn.com/59d5072a-75c7-4724-b9db-23bcca7f26ea/"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Writing Draft Example</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://ucarecdn.com/aaefe579-81c6-4f8d-a761-25a0f3ee5324/"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Mini Workshop Example</div></a></div>

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Student & Mentor

Student

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Charlotte</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">High School</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Grade 9</div></div>

Personality

Interests

Mentor

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Annalise Peterson</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Northwestern University</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Journalism and Legal Studies</div></div>

Personality

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Creative</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Supportive</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Patient</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Engaging</p></div></div>

Interests

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Journalism</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Multimedia Production</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Creative Writing</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Education</p></div></div>

What They Set Out To Do

Charlotte was a ninth grader with a passion for English and creative writing but struggled with self-organization and deeper analysis. She sought a mentor who could guide her through the complexities of writing while encouraging her to express her unique voice. With a desire to improve her writing skills and confidence, Charlotte was eager to embark on a creative journey with a supportive mentor.

The Perfect Match

<div class="case-study-match-wrapper"><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Creative Collaboration</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Annalise's creative approach resonated with Charlotte's passion for writing, fostering a productive and inspiring partnership.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Shared Interests</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Both mentor and mentee share a love for music, enhancing their connection and engagement throughout the project.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Supportive Guidance</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Annalise's supportive nature helped Charlotte navigate her writing challenges, building her confidence and skills.</div></div></div>

Project Milestones

Project Direction Established

October 2024

Selected a blog about women in pop music as the project focus after exploring various storytelling formats including mini stories, podcasts, and photo essays. This decision aligned with personal interests and set a clear direction for future content development.

Visual Design Strategy Developed

October 2024

Created a comprehensive mood board using Canva to establish the aesthetic direction for the blog, incorporating images, colors, and themes related to women in popular music. This visual foundation guided subsequent design decisions and established a cohesive brand identity.

Blog Website Launched

November 2024

Established an online presence by selecting a domain name (hers0ng.com), choosing a website template, and customizing the design with appropriate colors, fonts, and header imagery. This technical implementation transformed the concept into a functional digital platform.

Landing Page Completed

December 2024

Finalized the website's landing page design by incorporating a mission statement and creating dedicated sections for different content categories including lyric analysis, concerts/performances, and artist history. This structure established clear navigation and content organization.

First Blog Post Published

March 2025

Researched, drafted, revised, and published a complete blog post about singer Gracie Abrams, incorporating personal concert experiences with factual information about the artist's career trajectory. This milestone represented the culmination of multiple writing skills including outlining, paragraph structure, and descriptive writing.

Content Strategy Formalized

April 2025

Established a sustainable content production schedule with a SMART goal to publish new content every three weeks and developed an innovative album review format that includes rating individual songs. This strategic planning created a framework for consistent content creation.

Advanced Writing Techniques Mastered

April 2025

Demonstrated proficiency in varied sentence structures (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex) through practical exercises and applied these techniques to create more engaging, rhythmic writing. This technical skill development directly enhanced the quality of blog content.

Skills Developed

Creative Writing
Music Review Techniques
Sentence Structure Mastery
Blog Development
Analytical Thinking

Challenged Overcomed

Building confidence in writing
Navigating personal narrative challenges
Improving sentence variety
Managing time effectively
Overcoming technical difficulties

What’s Next

Now, Charlotte is excited to continue developing her blog, focusing on women in pop music. She aims to publish her first post soon and is looking forward to exploring new writing styles and techniques. With Annalise's guidance, Charlotte plans to enhance her writing skills further and build a consistent content creation schedule.

Charlotte's Creative Writing Passion Project