Creative Writing for Beginners: Bringing Your Story to Life
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Learn how to sketch with words and use the details of your imagination to write a memorable story
An impactful story—like any artform—starts with a gathering of ideas and scenes. Out of these pieces, we begin to shape our own personal narrative and develop compelling stories. Shaun Levin is a published author and creative writing teacher with over twenty years of experience, and in this course, he shows you how to delve into your imagination to find everything you’ll need to become a prolific writer, no matter where you are.
Discover a series of practical exercises intended to sharpen your voice as a writer and develop a complete written piece inspired by a subject you are passionate about.
Shaun starts the course by telling you why he became a writer, and how his personal experiences and the people in his life continue to shape how he writes stories. He also shares the books and writers that influence his work.
In the second unit, discover why writing is important to Shaun, see what you’re about to learn in the course, and do some practical and “simple” exercises to get you started, such as writing about the details of your day.
Next, learn about the narrative options available to you when you write a story, and see how to boost your writing by looking closely at the work of other writers. Explore the materials you can use to write and experiment with different notebooks and pens. Learn how to write by observing your surroundings, using the here and now as your starting point.
See the different points of view and perspectives you have at your disposal and find the right one for the story you’re writing. Then, start sketching with words to approach your story as an artistic creation. See how to use great works of literature for inspiration and learn about the shapes, echoes, and repetitions that are there in your writing. Learn how to avoid being overly critical about your work and have faith in your writing process.
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