Watch Write Your Novel

Name: Write Your Novel
Genre: How To
Released: 2015/01/13

2015
1 Season

Write Your Novel is an online course offered by Writing Academy Inc that aims to help aspiring writers unlock their potential and create compelling stories. Through a series of engaging video lessons, writing exercises, and personalized feedback, the course teaches students the art and science of novel writing.

One of the key features of Write Your Novel is its pragmatic approach to writing. Unlike courses that focus on esoteric theories or abstract principles, this course presents concrete techniques and strategies that students can immediately apply to their own writing. For example, the course covers topics such as constructing effective plotlines, developing well-rounded characters, creating vivid settings, and refining one's prose. By breaking down these elements of writing into digestible chunks, the course empowers students to tackle complex writing challenges with confidence and skill.

Another strength of Write Your Novel is its focus on community and collaboration. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to participate in online forums, where they can exchange feedback, ask questions, and connect with fellow writers. These forums are moderated by experienced instructors who provide guidance and support to students as they navigate the writing process. By working collaboratively with others, students can gain new perspectives on their writing and learn from the successes and challenges of their peers.

In addition to these practical and community-oriented features, Write Your Novel also provides a wealth of resources and support to students. For example, the course includes a comprehensive library of reference materials, including sample outlines, character sketches, and dialogue templates. These resources give students a solid foundation on which to build their own writing, saving them time and energy as they develop their skills. The course also provides detailed feedback on student writing assignments, allowing students to assess their strengths and weaknesses and hone their craft over time.

Perhaps most importantly, Write Your Novel inspires students to pursue their writing goals with passion and dedication. Through its engaging and motivational content, the course encourages students to unlock their creativity, tap into their unique voice, and embrace the journey of writing. Whether students are seeking to write a best-selling novel, explore their personal story, or simply master the craft of writing, this course provides the tools and support to help them achieve their goals.

Overall, Write Your Novel is an exceptional resource for anyone looking to develop their writing skills and create a compelling story. Through its practical approach, collaborative community, and wealth of resources, the course empowers students to tackle complex writing challenges with confidence and skill. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a complete beginner, if you're looking to unlock your creativity and tell your story, Write Your Novel is the course for you.

Write Your Novel is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (27 episodes). The series first aired on January 13, 2015.

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27. Novel Writing - Getting Published

The goal of every author is to get into print. This lesson shows you how to find an agent or publisher. I'll also reveal how you can probably make even more money using powerful new self-publishing tools.

26. Novel Writing - Manuscript Evaluation Checklist

How do you know when your manuscript is ready for publication? With my handy Manuscript Evaluation Checklist! When you can answer "yes" to each of these questions, you're ready for print.

25. Novel Writing - Marketing Collateral

During the planning, writing and marketing of your novel there are many documents you'll need other than the manuscript. I'll show you what they are, and include examples for you to use as patterns.

24. Novel Writing - Writing Well

This lesson gives you some great tricks guaranteed to improve almost every page of your novel. I'll show you what to search for in your manuscript, and how to polish it to perfection.

23. Novel Writing - Writing Big

Writing Big is a collection of techniques that make your fiction leap from the page. We'll explore them together so you can use them to energize every page of your novel.

22. Novel Writing - Beginnings and Endings

A great beginning hooks readers, and a great ending leaves them thinking. Put them together for a powerful one-two punch. I'll show you how to get your beginning and ending to work together for maximum impact.

21. Novel Writing - Dialogue

Dialogue is much more than conversation. It's a verbal form of conflict. And people don't speak the way they write. I'll show you how to put the right words in the mouths of your characters!

20. Novel Writing - Setting

Settings are more than lifeless scenery used to decorate the background of your novel. This lesson shows you how to create a setting that comes alive on the page, step by step.

19. Novel Writing - Tense

The two most common tenses in modern fiction are almost equally popular. This lesson lets you experiment and see which works best for your novel.

18. Novel Writing - Voice

Voice can be a slippery subject, but I'll make it simple for you, with several examples you can use to establish the narrative voice of your own novel. I've also included a fun exercise for you to practice on!

17. Novel Writing - Viewpoint

Of the many possible viewpoints, there are three that are particularly popular in modern fiction. In this lesson you'll have a chance to try out all three on your own novel and see which works best for you.

16. Novel Writing - Pacing

You want to achieve proper pacing throughout your novel, from high speed action to thoughtful interludes. I'll show you how to achieve that balance, and even how to control the pacing within individual scenes, with simple techniques you'll use on every page.

15. Novel Writing - Mystery

Even if your novel isn't a mystery, it needs a dose of mystery to keep readers turning pages. From the very first page, when you create story questions to draw them in, mystery will hold their interest. I'll show you my favorite mystery techniques and how you can incorporate them into your novel.

14. Novel Writing - Suspense

Whether you're writing a thriller or just want to keep your readers turning pages, suspense is an essential ingredient of most fiction. I'll show you how to combine conflict, a clock, and action to create suspense throughout your novel.

13. Novel Writing - Conflict

Conflict is what drives fiction. Inner conflict develops your protagonist's character, and exterior conflict makes your plot exciting. This lesson shows you how to use both to keep your readers engaged.

12. Novel Writing - Scene and Sequel

The concept of scene and sequel changed my writing life, and can change yours as well. You'll use this technique to plan out the action and reaction throughout your entire novel. By the end of this lesson, your novel will almost be writing itself!

11. Novel Writing - Act Three

Act two begins with a plan your protagonist couldn't make earlier, which leads to an exciting climax, and one of many possible ending types. This lesson steps you through each part so you can create your own plan for the final act of your novel.

10. Novel Writing - Act Two

Act two is bracketed by two emotional moments about your protagonist's flaw, the crisis and the epiphany. In between is a long struggle. In this lesson I'll help you make effective use of your protagonist's flaw in those emotional moments, and show you how to keep the struggle exciting and interesting.

9. Novel Writing - Act One

In this lesson you'll create the three checkpoints of your novel's first act. In the Hook you'll get readers involved with your protagonist, in the Backstory you'll fill them in on what's going on, and in the Trigger you'll attack your protagonist's flaw. By the end of this lesson your novel will be well under way!

8. Novel Writing - Story Structure

Your novel will almost certainly use three act structure. I've divided the three acts into nine checkpoints that make it very easy to create the ideal structure. This lesson gives you a great overview of how you'll use to create your novel, act by act.

7. Novel Writing - Other Characters

Character pyramiding is a powerful technique to create a cast of characters, and devote just the right attention to each of them in your character notebook. By the end of this lesson, the cast of your novel will be complete.

6. Novel Writing - Your Antagonist

Your antagonist is not necessarily a bad guy-although he might be-but he is an important opposing force in your novel. Here are some tips on how to create him, and how to make sure we don't like him!

5. Novel Writing - Your Protagonist

Your protagonist is the main character of your story. In fact, the story belongs to the protagonist, so you'll want to carefully construct all their attributes. This lesson shows you how to make them complex and sympathetic.

4. Novel Writing - Creating Characters

What are the elements that make a character real and bring them to life? This lesson and my Comprehensive Character Attribute Form will help you create vivid characters to populate your novel.

3. Novel Writing - The Dramatic Elements

In this lesson you'll develop the four dramatic elements that will form the basis of your novel: Passion, Theme, Flaw and Premise.

2. Novel Writing - Plot vs. Story

The key to balancing action and emotion in your novel is understanding the difference between plot and story, and how to use them to create dynamic and effective writing.

1. 1. Novel Writing - First Steps

Author and mentor Steve Alcorn introduces the course and explores how you should select the topic for your novel.

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Where to Watch Write Your Novel

Write Your Novel is available for streaming on the Writing Academy Inc website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Write Your Novel on demand at Amazon.