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Beginning Writers Workshop
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(104 ratings)
714 students
Last updated 2/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • Turn your idea into reality
  • Introduction to character development
  • Complete guide to story structure
  • Create your manuscript
  • Write lively exposition and dynamic dialogue
  • Polish your writing
  • Find a publisher or agent
  • Cash in on the self-publishing craze

Course content

4 sections16 lectures1h 48m total length
  • Introduction5:27

    Meet your instructor and learn techniques to avoid "writer's block" and guarantee success.

  • The Writing Proceess8:35

    These simple techniques will propel you from idea to completion.

  • Plot vs. Story4:53

    Discover the essential difference between plot and story.

  • Story Patterns5:08

    Story Patterns give you a template for success.

  • Character Development8:22

    Meet your protagonist and antagonist, and discover the flaw that drives them.

Requirements

  • A passion for fiction

Description

Do you have a great idea for a novel, short story, play or screenplay, but don't know how to get started?

In this lively and fun course, Steve Alcorn shows you how to turn your idea into reality. Learn the basics of:

  • Story Structure
  • Character Development
  • Viewpoint & Tense
  • Writing Scenes
  • Crafting Dialogue
  • Manuscript Polishing
  • Getting Published

Beginning Writer's Workshop shows you how to become a professional author while having fun and learning the tricks of the publishing trade. It's a fun and exciting class for all aspiring writers!

Who this course is for:

  • All aspiring authors