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Creative Writing Masterclass
Introduction
Welcome to the Creative Writing Course (4:11)
Download the Course Slides & Workbook
Exercise 1: Select a Prompt (3:03)
Why Do We Write?
Elements of a Great Story & Why Do We Write? (7:18)
Brian's Recommended Reads - What Are Yours?
Grammar Tips
General Grammar Rules & Rule Breakers (6:04)
Storytelling
The Core Elements of a Story (0:58)
Characters: What Makes a Strong Character? (3:28)
Characters Types: Protagonist, Antagonist and Supporting Characters (4:13)
Character Analysis: Harry Potter (4:15)
Conflict: Building Drama in Your Story (5:51)
Plot: The Beginning, Middle and End of Your Story (6:02)
Setting: Where Your Story Takes Place (3:20)
Theme and Point of View (5:29)
Story Analysis: The Great Gatsby (15:42)
Exercise 2: Understand Your Why as a Writer (2:28)
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
The Differences & Similarities of Fiction and Nonfiction Stories (6:18)
Writing Creative Nonfiction Stories (10:41)
Nonfiction Analysis: Prompt (1:12)
Link to the Father Time Essay
Nonfiction Story Analysis: Father Time (6:58)
Exercise 3: Brainstorm Your Story Elements (1:00)
Find Your Medium
What Medium is Right for Your Story? (4:44)
Writing Style
What is a Writer's Style? (5:58)
Style Analysis: Ernest Hemingway (5:50)
General Writing Process
A General Overview of the Writing Process from Idea to Publishing (9:16)
Writing Your Outline
Outlining: How & Why We Outline (9:16)
Writing Your Synopsis (1:55)
Building Your Story in Your Outline (5:10)
Exercise 4: Outline Your Story (1:00)
Writing Your First Draft
Tips for Writing Your First Draft (5:14)
Exercise 5: Write Your First Draft (0:47)
Editing Your Work
Goals and Key Elements of Editing Your Writing (2:26)
Edit the Aesthetics (4:21)
Show Don't Tell (4:43)
Assess the Goals of Your Story (2:01)
Strengthen When Necessary (7:33)
Exercise 6: Edit Your First Draft (0:35)
Publishing: Finding a Home for Your Work
Methods for Sharing Your Writing + Getting an Agent (7:44)
Self Publishing Your Writing (3:35)
Submitting to Literary Journals and Magazines (2:28)
More Recommendations for Publishing Your Work (1:54)
Self Publishing eBooks and Printed Books Can Be Easy (2:12)
Amazon Kindle Tutorial: Publishing Your eBook and Print-on-Demand Book (18:16)
Seeing Your Book Sales & Amazon Marketing Best Practices (8:51)
Conclusion
Seeing Your Book Sales & Amazon Marketing Best Practices (3:53)
Thank You (0:30)
Setting: Where Your Story Takes Place
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