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Novel Writing: Creating Characters
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(56 ratings)
453 students
Created bySteve Alcorn
Last updated 2/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the difference between story and plot
  • Define your novel's dramatic elements
  • Create your protagonist and antagonist
  • Develop deep, meaningful characters using a powerful attribute list

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 56m total length

  • Welcome!2:18

    Here's what to expect in the course!

  • The Difference Between Story and Plot8:22

    The single most important thing to understand when writing a novel is the difference between story and plot. It will shape every decision you make, and every word you write. So let's explore this essential topic right now!

  • Discovering Your Dramatic Elements10:25

    Every novel is build from four dramatic elements:

    • Passion
    • Theme
    • Character Flaw
    • Premise

    In this lesson I'll show you how to discover yours.

  • Character Building16:13

    Was does it take to create memorable characters? This lesson shows you the process of discovery, and includes useful resources for creating each of your characters.

  • The Protagonist6:46

    Your protagonist is your main character. He or she is the most important character in the plot, and the story is entirely about your protagonist. So let's start there.

  • The Antagonist6:15

    Every plot requires conflict, and that is provided by the antagonist. He or she is the character who opposes your protagonist, by word or deed.

  • Brainstorming Other Characters5:12

    Most novels feature many characters, both major and minor. In this final character building lesson we'll explore how to make those character real, and examine how much detail each level of the character pyramid requires.

  • Next Steps0:34

    Having created your characters, you're ready to structure your novel!

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites
  • All you need to benefit from this course is a desire to write great fiction!

Description

Have you started a novel only to get part way into the manuscript and find yourself stuck? Or do you have an idea for a novel but aren't sure where to begin? Have you completed a first draft but feel it doesn't quite have the luster of professional Novel Writing?

In this lively and fun course Steve Alcorn shows you how to achieve success. You'll learn how to write a novel step by step.

During the past two decades, Steve Alcorn has helped more than 20,000 students structure their novels, and many of them are now in print. Steve's courses are rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars.

This course focuses on Characters, including:

  • The difference between plot and story
  • The dramatic elements of your novel
  • How to build your characters
  • Creating your protagonist
  • Creating your antagonist
  • Brainstorming your other characters

Whether you're a first time novelist still planning your story or an experienced author looking for ways to bring your fiction to life, Steve Alcorn's novel writing courses will show you how to succeed!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is perfect for beginning or experienced writers
  • These techniques apply to novels, short stories and screenplays

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