Creative Writing Masterclass: Start Writing Your Own Stories

Course Overview

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Write your own stories, essays, books. Learn grammar, structure, and how to publish with this creative writing course.

Have you ever wanted to write? Do you have ideas for stories but don't know exactly how to tell them?

Creative writing is how you do it, and this course will teach you everything you need to start writing today.

This creative writing course is perfect for you whether you want to write short stories and essays, fiction or nonfiction books, novels or novellas. If you're curious about writing but need to learn how to get started, we invite you to join this class.

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is taught using real world writing experience as well as analysis of professional and historical fiction and nonfiction work.

This course is also highly actionable. Throughout the course you'll be practicing all of the concepts. By the end of class, you should be well on your way to writing your own story.

WHO IS YOUR INSTRUCTOR?

Brian Birmingham is a writer in the Film and Television Industry working as a screenwriter & copywriter. Brian is passionate about all kinds of writing and is excited to show you modern writing techniques.

MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE:

Start with an introduction to creative writing including why we write, the reasons to write, and how to find ideas for your stories. The first part of this course lays the groundwork for being a good writer. This includes:


Learn why we write, and the key elements of great writing.



Learn grammar, an essential aspect of good creative writing.



Learn what a writer's style, which includes things like point of view, theme, grammar usage, economy of words, and more. You'll learn how to find and develop your own style.



Learn the core elements of storytelling, and creating drama through conflict. Learn the structure of a narrative (inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution). Learn different common structures, settings, and character development.



Learn the difference between writing for fiction and nonfiction, and how storytelling elements remain similar in both forms.



Learn how to choose the right medium for your story.


The later part of this course covers the process of writing. This includes:


Learn tips and strategies to write more and create a writing routine.



Learn how to outline your story from plot, character, synopsis and formatting.



Learn how to write your first draft, then how to edit your work.


This course concludes with lessons on how to
find a home for your work
. In today's world you have many options for sharing your stories with the world from self-publishing to working with a publisher.  This course even contains step-by-step tutorials on how to self publish your book with Amazon.

If you want to quickly and easily learn creative writing, this is the course for you.

Cheers,

Brian Birmingham

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Creative Writing Masterclass: Start Writing Your Own Stories is a comprehensive course that teaches learners the fundamentals of creative writing. Learners will gain an understanding of why we write, the key elements of great writing, grammar, style, storytelling elements, and the differences between writing for fiction and nonfiction. The course also covers tips and strategies to write more, how to outline and write a first draft, and how to edit and find a home for your work. Learners will also learn how to self-publish their work with Amazon. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to write their own stories, essays, books, and novels.

[Applications]
Upon completion of the Creative Writing Masterclass, students will have the knowledge and skills to start writing their own stories, essays, books, and novels. They will have learned grammar, structure, and how to publish their work. Students will have a better understanding of why we write, the key elements of great writing, and how to find ideas for stories. They will also have learned the core elements of storytelling, and how to choose the right medium for their story. Finally, they will have learned tips and strategies to write more, how to outline their story, and how to self-publish their work.

[Career Paths]
The career paths recommended to learners of this course are:

1. Screenwriter: Screenwriters are responsible for writing scripts for films, television shows, and other media. They must be able to create compelling stories and characters, as well as understand the technical aspects of the medium. Screenwriting is a highly competitive field, and those who are successful must be able to write quickly and effectively. The demand for screenwriters is increasing as the industry continues to grow.

2. Copywriter: Copywriters are responsible for creating persuasive and engaging copy for advertisements, websites, and other marketing materials. They must be able to write in a variety of styles and understand the needs of their target audience. Copywriting is a growing field, and those who are successful must be able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions.

3. Novelist: Novelists are responsible for writing novels, novellas, and other long-form works of fiction. They must be able to create compelling characters and stories, as well as understand the structure and pacing of a novel. Novelists must also be able to market their work and build an audience. The demand for novelists is increasing as the industry continues to grow.

4. Editor: Editors are responsible for reviewing and editing written works. They must be able to identify errors and suggest improvements to the text. Editors must also be able to work with authors to ensure that their work meets the standards of the publication. The demand for editors is increasing as the industry continues to grow.