Story Development

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$ 1880

Brief Introduction

This workshop introduces the unique challenges of longform storytelling, and helps writers develop strategies for approaching long projects, either screenplays or novels

Course 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

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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/Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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  • Writing Your First Novel
  • Creative Writing Specialization

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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 storytelling

Pros 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

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$ 1880
English
25th Jan, 2020
15th May, 2021
Shelley Evans
Harvard University, Harvard Extension School
Harvard University

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