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Aprende las herramientas que te ayudarán a convertir tu próxima idea en una novela para adolescentes
Discover the art of crafting compelling plots, from structure and scene-building to character development and revision techniques. Enhance your storytelling skills and bring your narratives to life.
At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters.
Develop your storytelling skills across short story, narrative essay, and memoir genres. Master techniques for plot, character, setting, and style through analysis and peer evaluation. Create a substantial original piece in your chosen genre.
Learn the screenwriting secrets behind successful cinematic stories in the world of film & television script writing.
Start writing fiction is a free course that helps you to get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters.
Discover the secret storytelling code behind all successful novels and use it to outline, write, or revise your own
Filmmaking is all about storytelling. Screenwriting experts Michael Hauge & Chris Vogler teach this game changing class.
Writing a Book: Creative writing skills: Novel/Nonfiction book writing: Punctuation: Outlining: Fantasy world building
Discover how to create short fiction for magazines and other markets
Master The Ability To Create Stories That Kids Will Love With the Help of Two Bestselling Authors.
Video lectures and plenty of activities about setting, character and plot with best-selling novelist K.C. Finn.
Write a complete novel outline in this detailed outlining course for writers of all levels. Start writing yours now!
Learn techniques to craft gripping suspense across genres. Discover plot development, character building, and narrative strategies to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Learn essential story structure elements for novels and scripts, covering eight key points across three acts to create compelling narratives with satisfying climaxes and character development.
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