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Writing a Book: Creative Writing Skills for Beginners by Udemy
Writing a Book: Creative writing skills: Novel/Nonfiction book writing: Punctuation: Outlining: Fantasy world building
Course Highlights
- Learn writing basics including punctuation, sentences, paragraphs and essays
- Learn advanced writing techniques such as the use of foreshadowing and cliffhangers
- Learn how to write short non-fiction books quickly and easily
- Learn Advanced dialog to draw the reader into your story
- Learn how to self-publish a book on Amazon
- Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a book cover
- Learn how to discover your personal writing style
- Learn how to self-edit your book manuscript
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
5 Topics
An Overview of the Course
2022 Edition Changes
2016 Edition Changes
Introduction to the 2017 Edition
2019 Edition Changes
7 Topics
Introduction to Finding Your Style
Storytelling Basics
Mode of Narration
Plotters vs Pansters
Discovering Your Personal Writing Style
Finding Your Style Section Project
Summary of Finding Your Style
9 Topics
Introduction to Preparing to Write
Pinterest Notes
Research Using Pinterest
Setting Up Word
Outlining
Outlining with Index Cards
Outlining with MS Word (2018 Extension)
Preparing to Write Section Project
Summary of Preparing to Write
7 Topics
Introduction to Beginning to Write
When Where and How
Keeping a Journal
Choosing the Right Word
Standard Story Arcs and Character Architypes
Beginning to Write Section Project
Summary of Beginning to Write
6 Topics
Introduction to Writing
Where to Begin Your Story
Writer's Block
Write
Writing Section Project
Summary of Writing
7 Topics
Class Introduction and Overview
Word Configuration
Word Text Selection Error Correction and Word Choice
Word Accelerator Keys
Word Normal and Heading Styles
Course Project
Class conclusion and topic summary
9 Topics
Introduction to Editing
Proofreading Your Work
Waterfall vs Spiral Editing
Dealing with Word Repetition (2018 Addendum)
Editing Resources (2017 Addendum)
Using the Grammarly Word Extension (2019 Extension)
Copy Editing Your Own Work (June 2011 Extension)
Editing Section Project
Summary of Editing
13 Topics
Introduction to Writing Short Non-fiction Books
Book Length Pricing and Release Strategies
Preparing to Write Non-fiction with MS Word
Finding a Book Topic to Dominate on Amazon
Researching and Outlining Non-fiction Books
Maintaining a Bibliography
Researching and Writing Non-fiction Books
Inserting Configuring and Formatting Images
Adding a ToC Table of Figures Footnotes an Index and a Glossary (Part I)
Adding a ToC Table of Figures Footnotes an Index and a Glossary (Part II)
Editing Non-fiction Books
Writing Short Non-fiction Books Section Project
Conclusion to Writing Non-fiction Books
21 Topics
Introduction to Basic Writing Skills
Words and Spaces: Lecture
Words and Spaces: Writing Session
Words and Spaces: Writing Session Files (Downloadable Lecture Material)
Punctuation: Lecture
Punctuation: Writing Session
Punctuation: Writing Session Files (Downloadable Files)
Sentences: Lecture
Sentences: Writing Session
Sentences: Writing Session Files (Downloadable Files)
Paragraphs: Lecture
Paragraphs: Writing Session
Paragraphs: Writing Session Files (Downloadable Files)
Dialog: Lecture
Dialog Writing Session
Dialog: Writing Session Files (Downloadable Files)
Blog Posts and Short Essays
Blog Posts and Short Essays: Writing Sessions
Blog Posts and Short Essays: Writing Session Files (Downloadable Files)
Basic Writing Skills Section Project
Summary of Basic Writing Skills
1 Topic
Please Leave a Course Review
7 Topics
Introduction to Advanced Dialog
Writing Dialog to Express Language Accent Time Period and Person
Attributing Dialog Without Repetition and Not Attributing Dialog for Pacing
Mixing Dialog with Descriptive Narrative
Writing Internal Monologues
Advanced Dialog Section Project
Conclusion to Advanced Dialog
15 Topics
Introduction to Advanced Writing Skills
Foreshadowing Symbolism Red Herrings and Plot Twists
Writing Authentic Dialog
Tension and Suspense: Building Dread
Show Don't Tell
Character and Backstory Development
World Building
Writing Conflict and Fight Scenes
Writing Romantic Scenes
Writing Scary Scenes
Including Side Stories
Writing By Deconstructing What's Popular
End Every Chapter with a Cliff Hanger
Advanced Writing Skills Section Project
Summary of Advanced Writing Skills
18 Topics
Introduction to World Building (Fantasy and SciFi)
What Makes a Perfect World
Time Place and Anachronisms
Weather Smells Sound Chaos...
The Devil is in the Details
Choosing Fascinating Scene Locations
Language Accents and Mannerisms
Customs Culture Religion Politics and History
Fantasy Quests and SciFi Technology
Establishing Consistent Rules
Naming Things
Mapping Your World
Internet Research and Information Management
World Building (Fantasy and SciFi) - Real World - Section Workshop
World Building (Fantasy and SciFi) - Fantasy World - Section Workshop
World Building (Fantasy and SciFi) - SciFi World - Section Workshop
World Building (Fantasy and SciFi) Section Project
Conclusion to World Building (Fantasy and SciFi)
14 Topics
Introduction to Character Development (Romance)
Classic Character Archetypes
Character Growth
Heroes and the Importance of Lead Characters
Romantic Leads
Comic and Serious Sidekicks
Pets and Animals as Sidekicks
Antagonists and Down Right Villains
Anti-Heroes
Adding Just Enough Detail to Make the Character Real
How Far to Go with the Sex Scenes
Character Development (Romance) Section Workshop
Character Development (Romance) Section Project
Conclusion to Character Development (Romance)
12 Topics
Introduction to Plotting (Suspense/Thriller)
Basic Structure of a Plot
Short Story Plots vs Novel Plots
Inserting Real World Incidents
What Makes a Chapter
Anatomy of a Scene
The Importance of Subplots
Twists and Turns
Highs and Lows
Plotting (Suspense/Thriller) Section Workshop
Plotting (Suspense/Thriller) Section Project
Conclusion to Plotting (Suspense/Thriller)
14 Topics
Course Overview
Configuring and Saving My Word Environment
Starting My Outline
More Outlining
Even More Outlining
Starting My Story
More Writing
Even More Writing
Yet More Writing
Visually Self-editing from Back to Front
Self-editing Using the Grammarly Word Extension
Continuing to Write
Finishing Writing Chapter 1
Finishing Chapter 1
10 Topics
Incomplete Course
Course Overview
Amazon Kindle eBook Sales Funnel
Keep the Reader Reading
The Hook
Cliffhangers
Keep the Reader Intrigued
Subplots
Carrie Endings
In Summary
8 Topics
Introduction to Self-publishing
Summary of My Self-publishing Process
Book Length Series and Price
Book Covers: You Have Several Options
Summary of My Self-publishing Courses
Sources of Additional Information
Self-publishing Section Project
Summary of Self-publishing
7 Topics
Introduction to Creating Book Covers with Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Configuring PowerPoint to Export at 300 dpi
Finding Book Cover Ideas
Creating a Book Cover in PowerPoint (Part 1)
Creating a Book Cover in PowerPoint (Part 2)
Creating Book Covers with Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Section Project
Conclusion to Creating Book Covers with Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
10 Topics
Introduction to Writing Sessions
Writing Session: Third Person Subjective Past Tense Thriller
Writing Session: First Person Character Past Tense Thriller
Writing Session: Basic Writing Skills
Writing Session: Advanced Writing Techniques
Writing Session: Beginning to Outline a Novel
Writing Session: Beginning to Write a Novel
Writing Session: Beginning to Edit a Novel
Writing Sessions Section Project
Summary of Writing Sessions
10 Topics
Introduction to Blogging
Reasons to Start a Blog
Creating an Inexpensive Wordpress Blog
Creating a Wordpress Blog
Keyword Research and Post Topics
Creating Blog Posts with Free Images
Customizing Our Wordpress Theme
Adding a Mailing List Signup Form to the Right Column
Blogging Section Project
Conclusion to Blogging
9 Topics
Introduction to Odds and Ends
Letters and Correspondence
Great Opening Sentences and Paragraphs
Writing Styles Including Noir and Period Pieces
Copywriting: Writing Copy That Sells
An Introduction to Resume Writing
Additional Points on Resume Writing
Odds and Ends Section Project
Conclusion to Odds and Ends
1 Topic
Course Overview
4 Topics
Copy Editing vs Content Editing
Cost of Not Copy Editing Your Work
Cost of Professional Copy Editing
Spiral vs Waterfall Copy Editing
4 Topics
Copy Editing Backward to Not Get Caught Up In Your Story
Copy Editing Out Loud to Catch More Errors
Using Grammarly for Grammar and Spelling Errors
Drafting Others to Copy Edit Your Work
17 Topics
An Overview of the Course
Starting Word...
Layout of the Word Screen Pt. 1
Layout of the Word Screen Pt. 2: The Main Menu
Assisted Typing in Word
Selecting Styling Deleting Cutting Copying and Pasting
New Save Close and Open
Configuring Your Word Experience
Writing in Word
Using Templates
Inserting Lists
Inserting Images
Inserting Tables
Inserting a Table of Contents
Page Formatting with Headers and Footers
Tracking Changes
My Word Layout
3 Topics
Course Overview
What Is Punctuation?
Course Resources
6 Topics
Introduction to Fundaments
Four Rules of Punctuation
Exceptions to the Four Rules of Punctuation
Punctuation and Word Spacing
Fundamentals Section Writing Workshop
Conclusion to Fundamentals
5 Topics
Introduction to Comma Usage
Introductions Parenthetical Asides Lists and Conclusions
The Oxford Comma
Comma Usage Section Writing Workshop
Conclusion to Comma Usage
5 Topics
Introduction to Additional Punctuation
Comma Alternatives: Semicolons Parentheses Colons Dashes and Slashes
Uncommon Punctuation: Ellipses Braces and Brackets
Additional Punctuation Section Writing Workshop
Conclusion to Additional Punctuation
5 Topics
Introduction to Word Modifiers
Specifying Possession and Contraction with Apostrophes
Combining and Splitting Words with Hyphenation
Word Modifiers Section Writing Workshop
Conclusion to Word Modifiers
4 Topics
Introduction to Dialog
Rules for Writing Dialog Using Punctuation
Dialog Section Writing Workshop
Conclusion to Dialog
2 Topics
How to Copy Edit Your Own Work
Final Non-fiction/Business Writing Workshop
1 Topic
Course Overview
7 Topics
My Preferred Word 2016 Screen Layout
Finding a Niche to Write In
Writing in a Series and Naming Your Book to Be Found
Establishing Your Amazon Non-fiction Release Schedule and Pricing
Formatting Your Non-fiction Manuscript in Microsoft Word 2016
Title Page Table of Contents and Mailing List
Working with Images
6 Topics
Building Your Chapter Hierarchy
Researching Your Chosen Subject
Maintaining a Bibliography of Your Source Material
Paraphrasing Summarizing and Quoting Your Source Material
Writing Short Essays for Each Chapter
Self-editing Your Work
2 Topics
Putting It All Together
Overview of the Self-publishing Process
3 Topics
Steps to Self-publishing a Book
What Now?
Bonus Lecture: My Other Courses
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