Course Summary
This course teaches you how to write a compelling story that will captivate your readers. You will learn the fundamental elements of storytelling and how to apply them to your own writing.Key Learning Points
- Learn the essential elements of storytelling
- Understand the role of character, plot, setting, and conflict in storytelling
- Apply storytelling techniques to your own writing
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create a compelling story with well-developed characters
- Utilize strong plot structure and effective conflict resolution
- Apply narrative elements to your own writing
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of writing and storytelling
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online Course
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
- Writing Professional Emails and Memos
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Creative Writing
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Screenwriting Certificate Program
Notable People in This Field
- Stephen King
- J.K. Rowling
Related Books
Description
Everything comes together in the Capstone. You will draft a complete story, narrative essay, or memoir of 8–15 pages. With the advice of your peer readers, you will revise, rewrite, and complete it. The skills you’ve learned of plotting, setting, physical description, characterization, and stylistic clarity and innovation will culminate in an original work of art all your own. We’ll discuss the steps that professional writers take to bring their work into the public world. Along the way you’ll learn the patient habits of revision that make up the writer’s life.
Outline
- Introduction to the Capstone and Gathering Materials
- Where We've Been and Where We're Going
- The Elements of Story
- Gathering Materials
- Specialization Promo Codes
- Composition Strategies
- Strategies for Making a Coherent Whole
- Interview with Amy Bloom, pt. 1
- Interview with Amy Bloom, pt. 2
- Interview with Jaimy Gordon
- Working on a First Draft
- Finishing the First Draft
- Compose, Compose, Compose
- Una LaMarche
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Ayelet Waldman
- Becky Albertalli
- First Draft
- Peer Review
- Giving Good Critique
- Workshop Demonstration, pt. 1
- Workshop Demonstration, pt. 2
- Three Peer Reviews
- Manuscript for Workshop Demonstration
- Using Critique and Sanding
- The Dear Workshop Letter
- What is a Debriefing?
- Debriefing Example: What The Conversation Looks Like
- What Is Sanding?
- Sanding Demonstration
- Milestone for This Week: Sanding Submission
- Manuscript for Sanding Demonstration
- Rewriting and Publication
- Revise, Revise, Revise
- Introduction to Publication
- Brando Skyhorse on Publishing, pt. 1
- Brando Skyhorse on Publishing, pt. 2
- Making Progress
- Where to Go From Here?
- Workshops and Conferences
- Interview with Anne Greene about Conferences
- Final Draft
- Congratulations!
- Online Writing Workshops
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for the Story Writing Project course on Coursera. Learners praise the engaging content and helpful feedback from the instructor. However, some mention the course could be more challenging and that the peer review system has room for improvement.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging contentPros from User Reviews
- Instructor provides helpful feedback
- Course is well-structured
- Good for beginners
Cons from User Reviews
- Course could be more challenging
- Peer review system has room for improvement
- Some learners found the course too basic
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