What you will learn in Creative Writing Specialization Course
- Master the core elements of storytelling including plot, character, setting, and style.
- Develop skills to write compelling short stories, memoirs, and narrative essays.
- Learn to craft vivid descriptions, realistic dialogue, and engaging story arcs.
- Understand the revision process and how to give and receive effective feedback.
- Complete a polished writing project as part of the capstone experience.
Program Overview
The Craft of Plot
⏱️ 2-3 weeks
- Learn how to build tension and structure a compelling story arc.
- Understand pacing and narrative momentum.
- Create clear beginnings, middles, and ends.
The Craft of Character
⏱️ 2-3 weeks
- Develop multi-dimensional and believable characters.
- Explore character motivation and conflict.
- Create engaging interactions between characters.
The Craft of Setting and Description
⏱️2-3 weeks
- Use sensory language to create immersive settings.
- Learn to ground stories in time and place.
- Practice descriptive techniques that show rather than tell.
The Craft of Style
⏱️ 2-3 weeks
- Refine your unique voice and writing style.
- Practice literary techniques like metaphor and rhythm.
- Learn how to write vivid and concise prose.
Capstone: Writing a Story
⏱️ 3-4 weeks
- Plan, draft, and revise a full-length story or narrative essay.
- Participate in peer reviews for constructive critique.
- Apply all core elements of storytelling in a final project.
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Job Outlook
- Valuable for aspiring authors, screenwriters, editors, content creators, and journalists.
- Strong writing skills are essential in marketing, PR, communications, and publishing.
- Builds foundational storytelling techniques applicable across creative and professional writing roles.
- Enhances profile for freelance opportunities in ghostwriting, copywriting, and blogging.
- Strengthens portfolios for MFA programs and creative writing applications.
Specification: Creative Writing Specialization
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