Creative Writing for All: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Writing Practice

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Free Online Course: Creative Writing for All: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Writing Practice provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Creative Writing for All: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Writing Practice is taught by Rumaan Alam.

Overview
  • The title of “writer” isn’t limited to those with their name on the spine of a book. Learn how you can claim the title for yourself—it's easier than you think!

    Join writer Rumaan Alam to learn a simple four-step process for developing a regular and rewarding writing practice that fits your life. Whether you’re putting pen to paper for the first time, struggling through writer’s block, or revising the fifth draft of a story, Rumaan’s personal, practical exercises reveal an approachable framework that will help you claim the title of writer with confidence! 

    Through step-by-step exercises, you will:

    • Feel productive even when you don’t have time to write
    • Take the pressure off with small tweaks to your daily routine
    • Organize your ideas to create a roadmap for any project
    • Develop your craft in a way that fits your genre and goals

    Plus, Rumaan invites you into his Brooklyn home, sharing his current manuscript as a real-life example of this process in action, from outlining through revising. 

    Whether you’re looking to level up professionally or find a new outlet for personal expression, this 45-minute class will rekindle your creativity, unlock your confidence and discover the joy of a regular writing practice!

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Writing is for Everyone
    • Step 1: Consuming Critically
    • Exercise: Rewrite 5 Sentences
    • Step 2: Developing Discipline
    • Exercise: Write to an Arbitrary Limit
    • Step 3: Outlining Your Story
    • Exercise: Outline a Favorite Story
    • Bonus: Overcoming Writer's Block
    • Step 4: Honing Your Craft
    • Exercise: Read and Revise Aloud
    • Final Thoughts
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