Creative Writing: The Power of Words in the Modern World

“Let words flow through you, and really get to the core of a subject.”

The art of self-expression can be manifested through infinite artistic mediums. Through his writing, poet and filmmaker Max Stossel converts his experiences into thoughts and feelings, and those thoughts and feelings into words. Named by Forbes as one of the best storytellers of the year, he’s here to teach you how to tune in to your audience and stand out with your writing in this digital era.

Meet Max Stossel, a New York City native poet, writer, filmmaker, and your teacher for this course. He shares his creative journey that led him to become the artist he is today. Hear about the creatives that inspire him and have had a meaningful impact on his life.

Take a look at the tools and environment you need to make your creativity flourish. Max then teaches you how to open yourself to inspiration, tap into the present, and just let the words emerge.

Next, start writing about a specific subject by getting to the heart of the topic. Discover Max’s creative process, and how to deal with the writer’s dilemma of, to edit or not to edit? Then discover how to decide when is a piece truly done.

To wrap up the course, Max shares different ways, shapes, and forms to nurture your inner artist in the digital age. Learn how to best share your work on social media, and how to find artists to collaborate with.