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Writing Fiction: 4 Exercises to Discover and Write Your Story Skillshare Original

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Course Features

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Duration

52 minutes

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Tablet, Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

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Video Content

52 minutes

Course Description

Everyone has a story. All you have to do is find it.

Gayle Forman, best-selling author, will help you discover the story only you can tell. Gayle Forman guides you through a series exercises that will help determine the core elements of your story, and then bring them together to create something unique and personal. You'll be able to draw from your own experiences to create compelling stories that will keep you going through the writing process.

This class teaches you how to:

  • To get your creative juices flowing, write an open letter
  • To build your story's foundation, make a list of "What If?" scenarios
  • Combine characters and scenario to bring life to your story
  • Use compelling hook in your story to grab readers' attention

This class is packed with exercises and practical advice that will help you find the story you want to tell. Gayle will help you discover your story, bring it alive, and keep your readers wanting more.

Course Overview

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International Faculty

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Post Course Interactions

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Hands-On Training,Instructor-Moderated Discussions

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Case Studies, Captstone Projects

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Learn how to find it

Learn how to pull from your own lived experiences to create a compelling and intriguing story that will drive you throughout the writing process

Learn how to:write an open letter to get the creative juices flowingmake a list of “what if?” scenarios to build your story's foundationcombine characters with scenario to bring your story to life create a compelling hook to draw readers into the storypac

Course Instructors

Gayle Forman

Author

Rachel Leroy BA, MA, MFA

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