Online Course: Novel Writing 101 - Certificate and CEUs
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Online Class: Novel Writing 101

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Basic Course: $35.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $60.00
By committing to the steps outlined within this writing course, aspiring novelists can find the structure they need to create a well-crafted manuscript, one they will be proud to shop to potential agents and publishers.  Seeing your novel through to completion is an endeavor that will leave you with a new-found confidence that will carry over onto any project you put before yourself.  The fact that you stayed the course in writing your novel is something that will remain with you for your entire lifetime.
 
This self-paced course will provide insights into how, from start to finish, you can develop the varying elements of your novel: characters, plotlines, setting, tone, conflict, climax, and resolution denouement. Labeled as dramatic construction, every novel ought to have a foundation in these basic principles. Outfitted with both practical and creative writers' tools, there is no reason you can not successfully write a novel and get it published.
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions. This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.0 CEUs

Course Description

From character and plot-conflict development to infusing a unique style and specialized writing techniques, the steps to writing a novel--while not utterly impossible--do require a dedicated, disciplined approach.

 

By committing to the steps outlined within this course, aspiring (and even experienced) novelists can find the structure they need to create a well-crafted manuscript, one they will be proud to shop to potential agents and publishers.

 

While some creative types may balk at the idea of adhering to a framework, the truth is that following such guidelines actually frees up writers to focus on the genesis and flow of ideas as opposed to be bogged down by the myriad of format and publishing style particulars.

 

That is why we have provided you with insights into how, from start to finish, you can develop the varying elements of your novel: characters, plotlines, setting, tone, conflict, climax, and resolution\denouement. Labeled as dramatic construction, every novel ought to have a foundation in these basic principles.

 

Plus, we will help take you one step further by offering you the specifics as to what is required to submit your completed work to potential agents and publishers. With an end goal in mind, this will help inspire you to actually finish your novel.

 

Outfitted with both practical and creative writers' tools, there is no reason you can not successfully write a novel and get it published.

 

If indeed you are truly committed and willing to invest the necessary time and effort to put your literary skills to the test, there should be nothing, absolutely nothing, stopping you from producing memorable prose.

 

This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. Lesson 1: Definition of a Novel - This lesson describes the history of the novel, and the rewards and satisfaction of novel writing.
  2. Lesson 2: Work Philosophy - This lesson explains the do's and don'ts about writing schedules and motivation.
  3. Lesson 3: Novel Writing Methods - This lesson explains the different forms, methods and development for writing novels.
  4. Lesson 4: Selecting a Specific Class - This lesson discusses short stories and novella writing.
  5. Lesson 5: Selecting a Specific Genre - When considering the type of genre you ultimately want to write, it is most important that you objectively assess your strengths as a writer, the time you will be able to commit to the project and the level of interest you have for specific subjects, e.g.
  6. Lesson 6: Selecting a Point of View (POV) - This lesson explains the four points of view an author can use.
  7. Lesson 7: Manuscript Formatting - In order for your work to be viewed as 'professional' and worthy of acquisition by a potential publisher, your manuscript will also need to produced in the acceptable 'official form.'
  8. Lesson 8: Storyboarding - This lesson defines what a storyboard is and how to make and use one in the novel writing process.
  9. Lesson 9: Synopsis Formation - This lesson explains what a synopsis is and how to write one.
  10. Lesson 10: Five Elements Involved in Fiction Writing - This lesson describes the five elements that are crucial to writing a novel.
  11. Lesson 11: Building Character Development - This lesson explains the phases to go through when you develop your characters.
  12. Lesson 12: Plot/Conflict Development - This lesson explains how to establish a plot and conflicts.
  13. Lesson 13: More on Plot - This lesson discusses the different types of plot structures.
  14. Lesson 14: Setting and Theme - This lesson explores the different types of settings and themes and the importance of ensuring continuity carries throughout the novel.
  15. Lesson 15: Style and Tone - In this lesson we discuss the style and tone of a novel, and the difference between tone and mood.
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Additional Information

Course Title : Novel Writing 101
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 7550010
Course Type : College Level
Course URL : http://novelwriting.onlineclasses.com
Course Review :
Instructor : Ann Burlington
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $35.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $60.00
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This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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