How To Write Like J.K. Rowling
What you'll learn
- Hook readers (and publishers) right from the first page
- Understand how J.K. Rowling created books that sold nearly a billion copies.
- Write your own vibrant characters that feel real and engaging
- Craft realistic settings that suck the reader in
- Sharpen prose for any piece of fiction, or narrative non-fiction - including journalism
- Become more critical readers and editors.
Requirements
- You should have a good level of spoken and written English.
Description
LEARN HOW TO WRITE STORIES THAT READERS CAN'T PUT DOWN
Taught by E.Z. Rinsky, best-selling, award winning author of Palindrome and The Binding
Get a guided, close reading of Harry Potter, the most successful books in modern history
Learn the tools and tricks J.K. Rowling used to create incredible fiction!
This course is perfect for:
Authors
Journalists
Bloggers
Creative writers
Anyone wanting to improve their writing quality!
What will you get from this course?
Create deep, realistic characters
Learn how to:
Build characters your reader will relate to
Use subtle hints to subconsciously convey characters to the reader
Write dialogue that perfectly fits your characters
Ensure your characters feel like complete, real people
Become a better reader & understand how the Masters create characters
Build immersive, gripping settings
Learn how to:
Plant complex images in your reader’s head
Simple techniques to evoke mood and atmosphere
Embed rich symbolism in your settings
Be “fair to the reader” ... and what that even means
Ensure your settings are an integral part of the story
Write beautiful prose.
Learn how to:
Build paragraphs that flow, and keep the reader riveted
Ensure internal paragraph logic
Know when to switch to a new paragraph
Nail the perfect word to convey your vision
Avoid the common mistakes which can doom a sentence
Write prose your readers can’t put down
Who this course is for:
- This course is for writers of fiction and narrative non-fiction. It's designed both for new writers, and to help more advanced writers take their skills to the next level
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 58 Reviews
- 1,339 Students
- 1 Course
E.Z. Rinsky is a storyteller at heart—with a career that spans bestselling fiction, global journalism, and high-growth tech. He’s the author of the mystery novels Palindrome and The Binding (HarperCollins), and his writing has reached over 100,000 readers worldwide. In parallel, he's served as the Director of Product Marketing at Riskified, a publicly traded tech company, where he's built narratives that move markets. His work bridges the worlds of story and strategy - helping students master both creative writing and real-world product storytelling. He’s taught thousands of students in university classrooms and online, covering everything from character arcs to go-to-market plans.