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Starting to write
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(1,794 ratings)
74,591 students

Starting to write

Be a more creative you. Take small steps and start writing today.
Created byLouise Tondeur
Last updated 9/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • You'll develop a writing habit.
  • You'll learn to write without waiting for a big idea.
  • You'll get some tips for moving on to the next stage.

Course content

7 sections • 35 lectures • 48m total length

  • A one minute writing activity to get you started0:40

    The course is about Creative Writing, so how do YOU tap into your creative side? Well, that's what this course is all about!

  • What's this course all about and who is it for?1:38
  • An overview of the course and a bit about me3:20

    This video gives you an overview of what's included in the course and includes a bit about your tutor.

  • How to download resources0:36

    How to find and download the resources attached to this course.

  • Starting Words3:00

    Use my thirty starting words to come up with sentences that will turn into ideas for stories and poems.

  • A quick reminder of the Starting Words exercise0:19

    A summary of the Starting Words exercise

  • How to approach this course1:22

    This video talks about the small steps method - that I use in all my Udemy courses - and suggests a couple of ways to approach this course.

  • What equipment do I need?1:45

    This is a quick video about the equipment you'll need to start writing straight away.

  • What we covered in this section0:17

    A quick recap of what we've covered in the introduction to the course.

Requirements

  • An interest in writing and in exploring your creative side
  • A notebook
  • Basic knowledge of word processing helps, but isn't essential
  • Time and space to write (but that could be 15 minutes on a bus or in a cafe)

Description

This beginners course in Creative Writing will teach you that you don't need to have a 'big idea' to start writing, and will give you proven strategies and practical techniques so that you can start writing straight away. You'll create word sketches and sense impressions, and take your writing out with you so you can write on location. You'll learn the secrets that all practising writers know, and why you should try to make your first drafts as imperfect as possible. I'll also give you some next steps so you can take things further when you're ready. 

Who this course is for:

  • Absolute beginners who haven't tried creative writing before
  • Anyone who wants to rediscover their creative side
  • Copywriters and nonfiction writers who want to try writing fiction or poetry
  • Teachers starting to teach Creative Writing who need ideas

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