Creative Writing Course: Novel Writing

The interactive live online novel writing course will be delivered via Zoom with a small class group.

Writing a novel may seem like a tremendous task to undertake, but this practical novel writing course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of fiction novel writing, along with a writer's toolkit full of techniques and tips for creating engaging fiction. Designed to equip you with the skills to write captivating novels, this novel writing course will teach you how to create compelling characters, draft a plan, and optimise reader experience.

You will also gain valuable insights into the publishing industry from an experienced, published author. This course will give you the foundation and bricks for building your fiction novel, one word at a time. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this novel writing course, you will have enhanced your career prospects by:

• Know how to develop and craft compelling characters your readers will cheer for

• Understand and know how to draft plot outlines and story plans

• Know how to use scene and sequel to draw a reader along in the story

• Be able to optimise reader experience by using point of view, dialogue and setting to your advantage

• Know how to hook editors, agents and readers by creating an engrossing read they can’t put down

• Understand the steps involved to prepare a finished novel for submission or publication

• Gain valuable industry insights beyond the secret doors of publishing, and understand the process from story concept through to publication.