Creative Writing Course
Course Description:
This course provides aspiring writers with essential skills to cultivate creativity, structure compelling narratives, and develop a unique writing style. Through interactive lessons and practical exercises, students will explore idea generation, story structuring, character development, and descriptive techniques. Additionally, they will gain insights into editing, publishing, and overcoming writer’s block, empowering them to craft impactful stories across various genres.
Learning Outcomes:
- To develop a consistent writing habit.
- To understand core elements of creative writing, including imagination, observation, and storytelling techniques.
- To construct engaging plots with well-developed characters and realistic dialogue.
- To enhance descriptive writing by utilizing sensory details and literary devices.
- To experiment with different genres and narrative styles to refine personal voice.
- To master self-editing techniques and effectively incorporate feedback.
- To gain knowledge of publishing options and strategies for sharing work.
- To overcome writer’s block through structured exercises and goal-setting.
- To compile a professional writing portfolio.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced writers, this course fosters creativity and equips participants with the tools to advance their writing journey.
Lesson 1: Essentials of Creative Writing ▶
- Lecture 1: Importance of Creative Writing
- Lecture 2: Developing a Writing Habit
- Lecture 3: Writing without Thinking / Freewriting
- Lecture 4: Keeping a Writer's Notebook
- Lecture 5: Reading as a Writer
Lesson 2: Foundations of Creative Writing
Lesson 3: Crafting a Story
- Lecture 09: Gathering and Expanding Ideas
- Lecture 10: Understanding Story Structure (Beginning, Middle, End)
Lesson 4: Character Development
- Lecture 11: Character Development
- Lecture 12: Writing Realistic Dialogue
- Lecture 13: The Role of Backstories
- Lecture 14: Developing a Character Profile
Lesson 5: Exploring Genres
- Lecture 15: Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
- Lecture 16: The Art of Writing Fiction
- Lecture 17: The Art of Writing Non-Fiction
Lesson 6: Mastering Description
Lesson 7: Writing Styles and Techniques
- Lecture 21: Writing Styles
- Lecture 22: Tone and Narration in Creative Writing
- Lecture 23: The Use of Literary Devices
Lesson 8: Editing and Revising
- Lecture 24: The Importance of Rewriting
- Lecture 25: Self-Editing and Peer Feedback
- Lecture 26: Avoiding Common Mistakes
