Creative Writing Project: Write Act 1

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Free Online Course: Creative Writing Project: Write Act 1 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 Project: Write Act 1 is taught by Dani and Steve Alcorn.

Overview
  • The Creative Writing Project series helps you complete a novel, short story or screenplay. Each class focuses on a specific step in the creative process, from brainstorming to publication. The goal is to get you published!

    This class shows you how to write your first act, beginning with a hook to capture your readers’ interest, then developing your character’s backstory, and leading up to the trigger that will end Act 1. When you complete this class you will have a detailed, written plan for the first act of your Creative Writing Project.

    The classes in this series include:

    • Creative Writing Project: Brainstorm Your Story
    • Creative Writing Project: Create a Character
    • Creative Writing Project: Structure Your Story
    • Creative Writing Project: Write Act 1
    • Creative Writing Project: Write Act 2
    • Creative Writing Project: Write Act 3
    • Creative Writing Project: Structure a Scene
    • Creative Writing Project: Create a Setting
    • Creative Writing Project: Write Great Dialogue
    • Creative Writing Project: Energize Your Manuscript
    • Creative Writing Project: Publish Your Book
    • Creative Writing Project: Market Your Book

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Three Act Structure
    • Act 1 Checkpoints
    • Project: Create Your First Act
    • Next Steps