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Creative Writing for All: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Writing Practice

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Overview

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The title of “writer” isn’t limited to those with their name on the spine of a book. Learn how you can claim the title for yourself—it's easier than you think!

Join writer Rumaan Alam to learn a simple four-step process for developing a regular and rewarding writing practice that fits your life. Whether you’re putting pen to paper for the first time, struggling through writer’s block, or revising the fifth draft of a story, Rumaan’s personal, practical exercises reveal an approachable framework that will help you claim the title of writer with confidence! 

Through step-by-step exercises, you will:

  • Feel productive even when you don’t have time to write
  • Take the pressure off with small tweaks to your daily routine
  • Organize your ideas to create a roadmap for any project
  • Develop your craft in a way that fits your genre and goals

Plus, Rumaan invites you into his Brooklyn home, sharing his current manuscript as a real-life example of this process in action, from outlining through revising. 

Whether you’re looking to level up professionally or find a new outlet for personal expression, this 45-minute class will rekindle your creativity, unlock your confidence and discover the joy of a regular writing practice!

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Writing is for Everyone
  • Step 1: Consuming Critically
  • Exercise: Rewrite 5 Sentences
  • Step 2: Developing Discipline
  • Exercise: Write to an Arbitrary Limit
  • Step 3: Outlining Your Story
  • Exercise: Outline a Favorite Story
  • Bonus: Overcoming Writer's Block
  • Step 4: Honing Your Craft
  • Exercise: Read and Revise Aloud
  • Final Thoughts
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Taught by

Rumaan Alam

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