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Introduction 5
What is narrative? This module will explore the psychology of narrative, and offer a quick refresher on basic writing craft.
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IntroductionLecture1.1
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Worst Sentence ContestLecture1.2
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Basic Writing CraftLecture1.3
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Spelling and PunctuationLecture1.4
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Tools of the TradeLecture1.5
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Plot and Structure 5
Where to start the story? How should a story be structured? Plot is both the sequence of events that make up a story, and the structure those events take. Learn to develop a compelling hook, plot & story structure that will keep your readers furiously flicking until the end!
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PlotLecture2.1
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Plot Shapes 1Lecture2.2
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Plot Shapes 2Lecture2.3
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PacingLecture2.4
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StartingLecture2.5
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Character and Dialogue 6
No story can exist without characters! In this module, you’ll learn to lay the foundation for creating compelling characters and believable and revealing dialogue.
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CharacterLecture3.1
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Characterisation 1Lecture3.2
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Characterisation 2Lecture3.3
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MotivationLecture3.4
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Dialogue 1 30 minLecture3.5
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Dialogue 2Lecture3.6
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Setting 3
Where does your story take place, and how can you evoke this place in the minds of your audience?What is the context of the world you are creating? In this module, you will explore how to paint a picture of the story with your words.
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SettingLecture4.1
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WorldbuildingLecture4.2
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Set the SceneLecture4.3
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POV and Voice 5
Who is telling a story and how they’re telling it is as important as what they are talking about. Learn who is the best character to tell your tale and how you find a character voice that is so compelling, your readers won’t want to part with them.
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Point of View and VoiceLecture5.1
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Choosing POVLecture5.2
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NarratorLecture5.3
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Voice and TenseLecture5.4
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Voice IssuesLecture5.5
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Theme 3
Narratives are capable of communicating a lot more than what is on the surface. Mastering the themes of your work means understanding what your story is about, at its heart. This module will show you how to identify the themes of your work, and how to use motifs and symbols to enhance those ideas.
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ThemeLecture6.1
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Motifs and PatternsLecture6.2
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ConclusionLecture6.3
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