How to Write and Publish a Novel
How to Write and Publish a Novel
This course teaches students all the skills needed to write, workshop, revise, and submit a novel for traditional publication. Whatever your skill level – beginner or experienced – you should be able to learn and apply these concepts and improve your novel writing skills.
During the year, you will:
learn about the basic elements of story: character, setting, plot, conflict, dialogue, and subplots.
use a variation of The Snowflake Method to develop story structure and a novel synopsis.
plan, outline, and draft a 50,000 word novel.
opt in to a virtual writers’ group to give and receive feedback on your writing.
complete at least one set of revisions on your novel.
become familiar with the publication process and the business aspect of writing.
prepare your manuscript to be submitted to literary agents.
plan a virtual or live launch party to share your work with your family and friends!
Bring to class:
1. All notes, creative work, and drafts.
2. Pens or pencils.
3. Journal.
4. Textbook
Assigned Work designed to help you complete your novel:
1. Complete the required reading and exercises in the course text WRITING FICTION FOR DUMMIES, by: Randy Ingermanson and Peter Economy (2010 edition) and the course workbook NaNoWriMo High School Novelist Workbook.
2. Complete the required homework assignments.
3. Write a 50K+ novel according to the schedule. Determine to put in the work. You can do this!
4. Consider joining a virtual critique group to give and receive feedback on your written work.
5. Journal at least 15 minutes and read at least 30 minutes in a “Twaddle-free” book five days each week.
Plan, Draft, Revise, and Prepare Your 50K Novel for Submission
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What you will learn
- This course teaches students all the skills needed to plan, write, workshop, revise, and submit a novel for traditional publication.
Rating: 4.6
Level: All Levels
Duration: 9 hours
Instructor: Marissa Burt
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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