Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish

Start by getting to know your teacher. Afonso Cruz talks about his journey through the world of writing and shares his biggest influences.

Explore the fundamentals of narrative storytelling and how to develop a plot. Get to know the main genres, types of narrators, and the classic storytelling mechanisms. Discover how to get in touch with your creative side and bring your ideas to life, as well as looking at some tricks for combating creative blocks along the way.

Now it's time to get started on your story. Start by defining the initial context and building blocks of both your protagonist and secondary characters. Develop the first two acts while paying close attention to obstacles and moments of tension that your protagonist must overcome. Before continuing, tackle the importance of subplots, endings, and titles. Afonso gives you some essential tips on reviewing and revising your text.

To wrap things up, discover how to expand a short story, how to present your original piece to an editor, and what formats are available for making your work more visible.