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Writing a Book: Creative Writing Skills for Self-publishing
About this course
You’ll work through the basics of story structure, character creation and dialogue, then move on to more advanced narrative techniques. The course mixes practical writing exercises with discussions of discipline and process, aiming to leave you with a solid grasp of both fiction and nonfiction fundamentals. By the end, you should be able to craft engaging scenes, develop believable characters, and polish your manuscript for self‑publishing.
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What you'll learn
- apply core storytelling principles to fiction and nonfiction
- develop compelling characters and authentic dialogue
- use advanced narrative techniques to enhance a manuscript
- organize and plan a self‑published book
Course objectives
- teach fundamental writing concepts and discipline
- explore advanced narrative strategies
- guide students in creating dialogue that brings characters to life
- prepare a manuscript suitable for self‑publishing
Writing & Literature
#storytelling
#creative writing
#character development
#writing techniques
#narrative structure
#fiction writing
#writing discipline
#overcoming writer's block
#dialogue writing
#non-fiction writing
#plot structure
#narrative voice
#editing basics
#self-publishing
#manuscript planning
#creative nonfiction
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