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Fantasy Writing: How to Craft a Best-Selling Fantasy Novel
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Fantasy Writing: How to Craft a Best-Selling Fantasy Novel

Want to be a fantasy author? Learn from experts how to build an awesome adventure story and start your writing career!
Last updated 6/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Creative writing, writing, fantasy writing, fantasy novel

Course content

5 sections20 lectures2h 8m total length
  • What is Fantasy Fiction?3:10
  • Why is Fantasy Fiction Popular?5:56
  • Fantasy Fiction in the Online Market3:50
  • Unit 1: Critical Thinking Exercise

Requirements

  • The course has no prerequisites, and is open to students with any level of background knowledge.

Description

Embark on your journey as an author! Are you a huge fan of fantasy and adventure fiction? Do you dream of publishing your own novel and sharing your ideas with fans all around the world? This course can help you take the first steps toward achieving it!


Over the course of 20 lessons developed by fiction editors, we guide you through the process of developing a novel-length story that will appeal to readers. We outline the major subgenres of action/adventure-based speculative fiction, followed by in-depth discussions of worldbuilding, hero design, and building the plot. Each unit provides both big-picture analysis and breakdowns of specific popular tropes. The course included specialized advice on how to succeed in the online market, especially the growing world of serialized “web-novels.”


If you are…

· An aspiring writer starting your first fantasy novel;

· An experienced writer branching into fantasy;

· A seasoned fantasy author seeking to learn how you can find success on new, trendy digital publishing platforms;

. . . Then this course is for you!


This course covers:

· A general introduction to fantasy fiction;

· The major subgenres of fantasy and their unique features;

· Worldbuilding principles and tips;

· Tips for your hero and how they can connect with audiences;

· Plot development and building a novel-length story!


Who are we?

eGlobal Creative Publishing Inc. is an e-publishing company based in New York State. We operate a growing original English-language publishing program which partners with online platforms to bring authors’ works to international audiences. Our mission is to promote global literature and to create opportunities for authors to explore new online fiction media.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginning writers and aspiring authors who want to write fantasy novels