This is the Heartbreak Hotel (Intermediate Creative Writing)

Everyone has a heartbreak story—but what happens when three people realize they were hurt by the same person? This collaborative creative writing unit uses Whitney Houston's "Heartbreak Hotel" to inspire small groups to craft a five-part story about betrayal, shared pain, and healing. Working in roles (Character Designer, Lore Master, Plotter, Writer), students create three fully realized guests, a morally complex heartbreaker, and a setting that reflects the emotional journey from hurt to closure. Includes an icebreaker, character creation sheets for the guests and the heartbreaker, setting guidelines, plot outline tools, and a full teacher's guide with rubrics and pacing support. Perfect for intermediate creative writing, workshops, or sub plans. No prep stress—just print and go.