Creative Writing Techniques: Move Your Readers

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Course overview

Provider
Domestika
Course type
Paid course
Level
Beginner
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
1 hour
Lessons
13 lessons
Certificate
Available on completion
Course author
Gustavo Rodríguez

According to writer Gustavo Rodríguez, when we share our stories with the world, we invite readers to pause and reflect on the human condition and, who knows, maybe even improve it. Want to learn how to weave words into moving stories?

In this course, learn creative writing techniques to tell compelling stories. Take an in-depth look at the concept of creative writing, what it involves, and where to find inspiration. Analyze the essential elements of a story and experiment with narrative resources to captivate your readers using the power of words.

Description

Discover how to use the fundamentals of a story, along with other writing resources, to weave words together in a way that captivates readers

Begin by getting to know Gustavo Rodríguez as he talks through his personal journey, from a child who loved reading to a professional writer sharing what he's learned along the way. He also shows you some of the major influences that have been inspiring him since he was a teenager.

Continue with an introduction to creative writing. Explore the concept of writing as an art form versus a source of information, see what materials you can use to put your ideas on paper, and discover what questions you need to answer before you start. Then, examine the role of the author, narrator, and character, and find out why conflict is key for moving your story forward.

Take an in-depth look at the two cornerstones of any story: the type of narrator and the time. Once you've made those crucial decisions, start building your characters and learn how to craft intriguing descriptions, write convincing dialogues, and use purposeful omission to create a more engaging story.

To wrap up the course, Gustavo explains the next steps after you've finished your first draft. He demonstrates what to focus on while editing and gives you some parting tips on how to get your work published.

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