This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
This course teaches the key components of creating conflict that gives us the breakout novel. The course will also center on how to implement the Christian worldview into your conflict.
Total classes: 4
Prerequisite: Required: WRITING ESSENTIALS 1: Essential Punctuation and Grammar I (HS 9-1). Recommended: SIMPLIFIED WRITING 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2). Prerequisites can be taken either live or through Unlimited Access. Your student will need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document.
Suggested grade level: 11th grade; however, all students are welcome. Your student will also need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document.
Suggested credit: 1/3 semester Creative Writing. Take this course with HS 11-4 (Theme, Style, & POV) and HS 11-7 or 11-7 (Authoring a Book or Short Story) for a full semester of credit (12 weeks).
Please Note: There are eight (8) courses in the Write Your Own Fiction Book series. Students can jump into the series at any time. Students are also encouraged to take The Hero’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (1 & 2) and Screenwriting (1 & 2), which may be taken at the same time as the four-week courses.
Each of the four-week courses presents critical information regarding the key elements of fiction writing. All eight courses are designed to give you the skills to write your own book and have a solid foundation for story and form, for college literature courses.
Description
This course teaches the key components of creating conflict that gives us the breakout novel. The course will also center on how to implement the Christian worldview into your conflict.
Outline
Class 1: What makes a great novel and “stakes” (personal and universal)
Class 2: Conflict in the setting, characters, and plot
Class 3: Playing the “what if” game: making your character do the unthinkable
Class 4: Cliffhangers, self-sacrifice, and turning points
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Word 2007 or later version. All materials are provided FREE via the instructor.
Homework: Weekly writing assignments, with an estimated three to four hours per week for homework outside of class time that includes reading, writing, and responding to feedback.
