Brief Introduction
This workshop introduces the unique challenges of longform storytelling, and helps writers develop strategies for approaching long projects, either screenplays or novelsCourse Summary
Learn the art of storytelling from industry experts and discover techniques to captivate your audience. This course covers the key elements of story development, including character, plot, and setting.Key Learning Points
- Discover the essentials of effective storytelling
- Learn how to create compelling characters and plotlines
- Explore the role of setting in storytelling
- Gain insights and feedback from experienced instructors and peers
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $30,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $30,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $40,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a compelling story concept
- Create complex and realistic characters
- Construct a well-structured plot with engaging conflicts
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- A passion for storytelling and creative writing
Course Difficulty Level
Beginner/IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Screenwriting: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)
- Writing Your First Novel
- Creative Writing Specialization
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Creative Writing at Harvard Extension School
- MFA in Creative Writing at Harvard University
- Certificate in Screenwriting at UCLA Extension
Related Books
Description
Course description
This workshop introduces the unique challenges of longform storytelling, and helps writers develop strategies for approaching long projects, either screenplays or novels. Many writers are drawn to the page by character or language or theme, but story is the scaffold on which movies and novels depend. Over the course of the semester, we learn to work creatively with the tasks of story building. We begin with ideas—where and how do we find them? What kinds of ideas can carry a story? How can you turn a wobbly idea into one that works? We then consider character—who does the story belong to? How do their desires, problems, and drives give the story its essential energy? Then we turn to story development and structure, the primary work of the course: how do you keep an idea alive for two-hundred pages, or two hours? What elements help a story build energy and momentum, and deliver us to a satisfying close? We explore these essential story energies using writing exercises, examples from film and literature, and the shared experience of working writers.
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of story development with Harvard's online course. Students rave about the course's insightful and practical approach to storytelling. Learn how to craft compelling narratives that captivate your audience.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Insightful and practical approach to storytellingPros from User Reviews
- Great insights and practical tips for storytelling
- Course content is well-structured and engaging
- Instructor provides excellent feedback and support
- Flexible online learning format allows for self-paced study
- Suitable for both beginners and experienced writers
Cons from User Reviews
- Course materials can be overwhelming at times
- Some of the assignments are time-consuming
- Limited interaction with other students
- No certificate of completion offered
- Cost may be prohibitive for some learners