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Fiction Writing Masterclass Course Outline

Module 1: Fiction Writing

  • What is Fiction Writing?
  • Types of Fiction Writing
  • Elements of Successful Fiction Writing
  • Rules for Writing Fiction

Module 2: Purpose of Dialogue

  • Reveals Motives
  • Sets the Mood in the Story
  • Intensifies the Story Conflict
  • Creates Tension and Suspense
  • Speeds Up Scenes
  • Adds Bits of Setting
  • Communicates the Theme

Module 3: Dialogue Matters

  • Magical
  • Cryptic
  • Descriptive
  • Shadowy
  • Breathless
  • Provocative
  • Uncensored

Module 4: Weave the Spoken Word

  • Why Weave?
  • Dialogue into Action
  • Narrative into Dialogue
  • Weaving Dialogue, Narrative, and Action
  • When Not to Weave?
  • Striking a Balance

Module 5: Characters and Motivations to the Reader

  • Reformer
  • Giver
  • Achiever
  • Artist
  • Observer
  • Questioner
  • Adventurer
  • Leader
  • Peacemaker
  • Using the Enneagram in Stories

Module 6: Character Development

  • Importance of Character Development
  • Types of Character Development
  • Steps to Develop a Character
  • How to Introduce Characters in Writing?

Module 7: Setting of a Story

  • What is the Setting of a Story?
  • Types of Setting
  • How to Create a Vivid Setting for Story?

Module 8: Dialogue to Reveal Story Setting and Background

  • Know Characters
  • Establishing Setting
  • Too Much Too Soon
  • Dialogue Description
  • Stay in Voice
  • Different Stories, Different Settings
  • Weaving Narrative Setting into Dialogue
  • Integrating Your Setting

Module 9: Dialogue that Intensifies the Conflict

  • Tension
  • Scene Openings
  • Degrees of Tension
  • Conflict
  • Techniques to Tighten Tension
  • Scene Endings

Module 10: Set the Mood and Facilitate the Emotion

  • Setting the Mood
  • Love
  • Anger
  • Fear
  • Joy
  • Sadness
  • Peace
  • Compassion

Module 11: Tying Up the Loose Ends

  • Punctuating to Achieve Rhythm
  • Constructing Paragraphs
  • Using
    • Contractions
    • Italics
    • Tags
  • Avoiding Inappropriate Tags
  • Positioning Tags
  • Handling Phone Conversations
  • Using Humour in Dialogue
  • Importance of Reticence

 

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Who Should Attend Fiction Writing Masterclass

This course is intended for those who have an interest in fiction writing and have already made some progress in writing.

Prerequisites of Fiction Writing Masterclass

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Fiction Writing Masterclass.

Fiction Writing Masterclass Course Overview

Fiction Writing is story writing that includes elements of character and story developed by the author, in contrast to non-fiction, which is based on real people and real-world events. Fiction can completely immerse an individual in another person's mind in a way that no other kind of communication does. This masterclass assists learners in improving their capacity to understand and perceive the emotions of others. Fiction Writing is essential to improve learning through writing, storytelling as a mnemonic technique, visual writing, mental palaces, and learning to win arguments. Having Fiction Writing skills and knowledge will undoubtedly help you climb the value and professional job opportunities ladder. 

In this 1-day Fiction Writing Masterclass, delegates will gain comprehensive knowledge of writing fiction and how to develop appropriate characters. During this masterclass, delegates will learn how to use dialogue to reveal the story setting and background by knowing the characters and establishing the setting. They will also learn how to effectively deliver the characters and their motivations to the reader in an effective manner. Our highly professional and skilled trainer with years of teaching experience will deliver this course and provide delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge of fiction writing.

Course Objectives:

  • To access the voice inside of yourself that needs a particular piece of dialogue
  • To learn about the release of voice within the purpose of dialogue
  • To get familiar with the elements of successful fiction writing
  • To know about the dialogue that propels the story forward
  • To provide new information and reveal new obstacles that occurred while writing
  • To understand the way to introduce characters in fiction writing

At the end of this masterclass, delegates will be able to plot elements and characters developed by the author from their imagination. They will also be able to develop vivid settings that inhibit storylines and apply them to writing.

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What’s Included in Fiction Writing Masterclass?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors    
  • Fiction Writing Masterclass Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Cotonou has a population of around 762,000 people and is the largest city and economic centre of Benin. Benin’s employment rates are at a maximum of 1.5% in 2013. French is the main language spoken in Benin as well as Lebanese and Indian. Cotonou has a couple of universities such as the Estam University which offers students a three year course in National Youth Corp Services Nigeria. Another university in Cotonou is the International University of Management and Administration Benin. The university offers various courses to students, such as Accounting, Nursing, Marketing, Law and Psychology. The university aims to give high level training to young high school diploma holders. The West African Union University is a private university in Cotonou and was established in 2014. The university has around 50 students and around 400 distance learners. 

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Fiction Writing is story writing that includes elements of character and story developed wholly by the author, in contrast to non-fiction, which is based on real people and real-world events.
Historical fiction, literary fiction, mystery fiction, science fiction, children’s fiction, and fanfiction are the different types of fiction writing.
Fictional characters, events' plots, story settings, points of view, themes, and style in creative writing are the elements of successful fiction writing.
Fiction Writing is beneficial for improved learning by writing, storytelling as a mnemonic device, visual writing, mental palaces, learning to win arguments, and has strong therapeutic aspects.
In this Fiction Writing Masterclass, you will learn about types of fictional writing, character development, rules for writing fiction, dialogue matters, dialogue that propels the story forward, weave the spoken word, story setting, and other interesting concepts related to writing fiction.
This course is [1] day(s)
Once your booking has been placed and confirmed, you will receive an email which contains your course location, course overview, pre-course reading material (if required), course agenda and payment receipts
The training fees for Fiction Writing Masterclassin Cotonou starts from $1895
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